Six Degrees of a Non-Profit Donor: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Social Media in Non-Profit Fundraising

Date of Award

11-12-2010

Document Type

Undergraduate Capstone Project

Degree Name

Master of Professional Studies

Organizational Unit

University College, Communication Managament

Disciplines

Organiz. & Prof. Communication

First Advisor

Lora Louise Broady

Keywords

Fundraising, Marketing, Media, Nonprofit, Non-Profit, Social

Abstract

Social media usage is exploding around the world and across all sectors, making it easier than ever before for individuals to connect and contribute to a broader conversation. Non-profit organizations can harness this new technology to engage current stakeholders and cultivate new donors for the organization. Establishing a sense of community among stakeholders is the cornerstone of effective fundraising, and social media platforms provide an effective method to do so. This study surveys individuals and profiles successful non-profit organizations to identify the needs of constituents when making online donations and engaging in social media communities. The results demonstrate that ensuring online security and building online communities through social media are paramount to a successful online giving campaign.

Publication Statement

Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.

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