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Social Networking



Social Networks


Online social networks are communities where people can connect, discuss, and share photos, videos and links. Individual members have their own profile page which can include a place they post information and links to their blogs, websites and photos.

A few ways you could  use Facebook:
  • Encourage discussion by posting a question
  • Link to your website, events calendar, photos and videos
  • Fundraise by creating a “Cause”
  • Advocate or start a petition using
  • Encourage your volunteers to post updates, discussions and photos
  • Explore ways to get your organization’s youth leaders involved
Some popular social networks are:


More resources:
How some nonprofits are using Facebook:
United Way Member Agency MCCOY, Inc.
3901 N. Meridian St. Suite 201 Indianapolis, Indiana 46208 : View Map
Phone : 317-921-1266
Fax : 317-921-1298