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Reaching Gen Z on social media: Expert advice vs. Gen Z opinion

Candid

As a member of Generation Z (Gen Z), or today’s 11- to 26-year-olds, I have been curious about the advice given to nonprofits on capturing younger audiences’ attention. But other suggestions, like using pop culture slang and memes to catch Gen Z’s shorter attention span, feel a little off. Here are the top takeaways.

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Discord has turned into a virtual trade floor with memes, stonks, and chaos

The Verge

Dozens of people join the server every second, and one channel has a stream of memes that looks like pure chaos. Amateur traders are flocking to the Discord server to discuss stock movements, share memes, and participate in what feels like an online game. audio meme. Welcome to the world of r/WallStreetBets.

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[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: The Humane Society of the United States

Nonprofit Tech for Good

We still use Twitter a bit to talk about our programs, we participate and create our own memes like “ #felinefriday ”, but we focus on listening and responding to what people are already talking about. What the best piece of advice you could offer nonprofits about social media, and online communications in general? Listen first.

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10 New Year’s Resolutions for Nonprofit Social Media Managers

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Despite popular memes that social media is “Free!” If you need to pop in to an Internet cafe to connect every other day or so, please do… but my advice to you as social media manager and a fellow traveler is to leave the gadgets at home. That’s not acceptable in the 21st Century.

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Surviving Election Season: What Every Nonprofit Needs To Know Now

Bloomerang

Jeff does have some advice for you if you are fundraising among donors who live in one of the big battleground states: Consider pausing some of your communications around election week—from the week or two before until immediately after—leave some open space so your messages aren’t landing in overcrowded mailboxes. Hungry for ideas?

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10 Facebook Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Perhaps they can not get a Facebook ad budget approved or they are simply stuck in the outdated “social media is free” meme. For further advice on using Facebook Stories effectively, please see this Complete Guide to Facebook Stories. either way, Facebook organic reach is estimated to be an abysmal 2%.

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Four Lessons Learned: Social Media and Nonprofits Meme

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Connie Benson's advice on networking will continue to stick with me. And, if you find yourself in the position I was in - with lots of people requesting to be friends, find out why first. Don't just accept them. Seek out tools that will help you manage your relationships efficiently, not gather or collect more friends.