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The complete networking side of social media.
The platform has grown in the past year, and it’s looking like it’ll continue to be on the up-and-up in the foreseeable future. Here, you can find potential board members and supporters of your cause, hire employees and draw in volunteers. Facebook is great for when you’re leading the pack, but LinkedIn is perfect for networking with your followers and using their abilities for your nonprofit.
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The LinkedIn for Nonprofits1 website has so many resources for
organizations. Take a look around and see how to get a leg up on this platform.
Spruce up your company page.
This is the place that people will come to when they’re looking to connect with your nonprofit on LinkedIn. Add some photos, links to your website and connect with your staff and current supporters.
Helpful Tools
Groups: LinkedIn groups are just one of the many ways to network on this channel. You can ask for advice or share about your own interests. Groups can cover topics far and wide, from the general to the specific. Find some groups that relate to what you’re doing and add to the conversation.
LinkedIn Pulse:
Pulse is a hub for professional news. Start out by exploring the feature; get a feel for how it works, read up on blogs and find some content to share on social media. After that, your nonprofit can explore how to publish on Pulse2 and leverage it for your benefit.
