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Marketing Q&A - Q: How can I use social media to support local community initiatives or causes? A: Highlight local events, charities, or causes that align with your brand values to demonstrate community involvement.

Building successful online communities requires more than just good intention, it takes strategy, connection, and meaningful engagement. In this insightful piece, CCC member Serena Snoad shares the four essential ingredients for thriving online spaces, along with real-world examples from charities and organizations that bring these principles to life. It's a must-read for anyone passionate about fostering impactful connections and understanding their true value. #strategy #community #planning #consultancy #foodforthought

The first edition of ‘Mastering the Art of French Cooking’ is worth $7,500. How much would you pay for the recipe for building successful communities? What if you could get it for free? 💡 👇 Discover the four ingredients to build successful online communities, learn tangible examples of how charities and other organisations put this into practice, and find useful research on the value of meaningful connections. It also includes a bit of a rant about what community ISN'T, and my favourite fandom facts (including a nod to Jane Austen and KPop). https://lnkd.in/efDGSqvb #cmgr #CommunityBuilding #CommunityManagers #OnlineCommunities

#GivingTuesday may have passed, but the spirit of giving can continue all year long! Here are four impactful ways you can support your favorite charities: 1️⃣ Make a monthly sustaining gift – Small, consistent contributions can create big change. 2️⃣ Volunteer your time – Many organizations rely on volunteers to fulfill their mission. 3️⃣ Follow them on social media – Share their posts to amplify their impact and inspire others. 4️⃣ Host a fundraiser – Rally your network to support a cause you’re passionate about. Every act of kindness makes a difference. How will you keep the momentum of #GivingTuesday alive?

How can we increase the chances that our charities' supporters connect to the difference they already make / can make? What can we say / write that will inspire the desire to help? We've found that many of the successful major donor, corporate and trust fundraisers we’ve interviewed during the last few chaotic years have been putting disproportionate effort into having more real conversations with their supporters. And in those conversations, what do you say? In this blog, Rob shares techniques that help you interest and inspire supporters. They include ways ways to convey a sense of impact and ways to include stories. To read all five, and tips to make them work, here is the link: https://bit.ly/2NV5YBw #Storytelling #SupporterEngagement #CharityComms

⏰ Less than a week to go! Join us next Wednesday for a special webinar with Julie Roberts from More Strategic Pty Ltd and Megan Maya from More Impact . Learn how to turn one-time fundraisers into long-term supporters with real insights and practical strategies from UK and AUS charity success stories. 🔥 There’s also a live Q&A to get your top questions answered! 📅 Wednesday 2 October, 11am BST 🔗 Register: https://buff.ly/3XtOXSy Don’t miss out on these key topics: 1️⃣ Insights from the This is Beyond pilot 2️⃣ Success strategies from the STEPtember campaign 3️⃣ Actionable tips for building lasting supporter relationships #CharityWebinar #NonprofitInsights #PeerToPeerFundraising

"Sorry, Craig. I didn't have a chance to read your latest article. I'm sure it was as provocative and insightful as always." If that's you (or someone you know), consider yourself forgiven. However, I've summarised the best points in the attached PDF so you don't miss out. Basically? Charities and nonprofits need to find innovative ways to connect more deeply with their audience, or soon they may not have an audience at all. Full article at https://lnkd.in/gAcFYgk2

MR professionals: Make a difference in the industry! Meet Karin Lieshout at ESOMAR Congress to learn about new initiatives-OneDay powered by the ESOMAR Foundation and discover how you can volunteer your skills as an insight professional to help charities thrive. Learn more below or connect with Karin at #ESOMARCongress to delve deeper. #MarketResearch #LifeatSKIM

Want to make a real difference? By incorporating giving into your business, you're creating connections that matter! From partnering with local charities to volunteering with your team, there are endless ways to give back. Ready to get started? Check out our latest blog on fun and impactful ways to give back! https://buff.ly/4hlGqtO #SmallBusiness #Marketing #BMarketing #SmallBusinessTips #BrandCharity #SocialGood #GivingBack #CommunityMatters

𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝟱 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 📱💻 Social media for charities is crucial. Not only do charities need to spread the good word about their cause - they also need to fundraise, recruit volunteers and share important information. While social media is free and easy-to-use, it is not a quick solution. That’s why a strategy must be developed in order to ensure future success for charities in the long-run. In this blog, we’ll talk you through our top 5 social media strategies that your charity can begin implementing today. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7U8ChCD