How to survive Social Media for Non-profits

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Contents of a 30 min presentation on how to thrive in this field over the long haul. Presented at the Social Media for Non-profits Vancouver conference, June 25, 2013. Review along with this blog post to read the notes that go with the slides.

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How to survive social media for non-profits

Social Media 4 Non-Profits Vancouver, BC June 2013

The web past & presentTraditional Web Today’s Web

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Simple Advocacy

Storytelling

Meet Where They Are

Social + Distributed

Meaningful Participation

Most institutions lack the people, structure, &

culture to lead in this new world

You have the best job

WITNESSNGO’s have passion, purpose, & power

You’re the creative storyteller

You’re the people-power person

You’re transforming systems

You have the worst job

The inertia of mediocrity

Leadership struggles with innovation

You’re not a 21st Century institution

How to survive

Master your craft

Focus your program

Lean heavily on metrics

Ask for help

Shape your world

Do your work

Photo by Sara Dent

Stay longer than you plan to

Stay longer than you plan toLearn to embrace uncertaintity