PROED 544 - Social Networking for Nonprofits & For-profits

Facebook, Ning, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, Constant Contact, Text Messaging, iPhone Apps...the list grows every day, and so does the number of people who are migrating to new technology platforms for social networking, communicating, and keeping in touch. This class gives you a concise review of the current social networking landscape, offers a number of simple tools you can use to keep up with your constantly moving constituent groups and their social relationship platforms, and provides compelling case study examples of how you can use new technology and social networks to create meaningful increases in stakeholder, community, and financial support. Learn where to start, why you need to be present in the new social-networking world, and how to maximize your efforts for the long-term benefit of your organization. Go beyond why you should--discover how you can. Newcomers and seasoned experts will benefit from new insights and strategies for promoting your organization.