Kevin Erb and Heather Schoegler presented to the Paul Clarke Nonprofit Resource Center on May 20, 2014. The content is aimed at helping not-for-profit organizations:
1. Do more with less
2. Think and act strategically
3. Define their audience
4. Define their toolkit
5. Build their arsenal
6. Engage their audience
7. Transform their audience into advocates
8. Share inspiration
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For Nonprofits: Marketing, PR, Social Media and Engagement...what's the difference and why does it matter to you?
1. Paul Clarke Nonprofit
Resource Center
Marketing, PR, Social
Media, Engagement….
What’s the difference and
does it really matter to you?
May 20, 2014
2. Kevin Erb
Director of Public Relations and Social Media
A former editor and journalist, Kevin has a decade of experience in driving effective
corporate communications, public relations and social media efforts for a wide range of
companies — and most importantly, getting measurable results. Ferguson clients rely on
Kevin to analyze a strategic cross-section of media channels and tools and put his
unique perspective to work for them. A native of Fort Wayne, Kevin is a graduate of Ball
State University and is a passionate community supporter and volunteer.
Heather Schoegler, M.S.O.L.
Senior Associate
With over 12 years experience in public relations and 10 years in the healthcare
industry, Heather applies her experience to design projects, community campaigns, and
strategic planning. Most recently, she served as Director of Community Engagement for
Parkview Health and was responsible for leading efforts related to corporate citizenship,
strategy and public relations. She regularly speaks on social media and communications
topics. Heather serves on several local non-profit boards, volunteers and cheers the
community’s success. She holds a B.A. in Media and Public Communication, M.S. in
Organizational Leadership and is a candidate for a Graduate Certificate in Public Health.
KEVINCase in point, that slide becomes a lot less credible when you put it in Comic Sans.
KEVINWe understand that as a not-for-profit, your marketing department is often one person responsible for all these activities.
KEVIN So….how do you do it all?
KEVINWho is our audience?
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HEATHERWhat are your organization’s goals? (Long-term, big picture)
HEATHERSMART Goals = the umbrella by which all activity is drivenComm Strategies = how do you support those goalsTactics = diverse methods to accomplish those strategies; ROI measured against the SMART GoalsMeasuring:Check back in with senior leadership…Are we still moving toward the same goals?What’s changed?Have we seen growth?
HEATHER
KevinWho are we talking to?Who do we want to engage?
KevinWho are we talking to?Who do we want to engage?
KEVINWhy is understanding your audience so important?
KEVINWhy is understanding your audience so important?Helps you do more with less
KEVINDon’t forget to be ready to respond to this all-too-familiar question.The answer is NO.
HEATHERIt’s also important to consider your audience’s goals. What do THEY want out of it? By considering the connection between your goals and their goals, you can better focus your tactics.
HEATHER/KEVINHow do you define each of these?
HEATHER/KEVINWebster’s
HEATHER/KEVINOur definition
HEATHER/KEVINHow do you define each of these?
HEATHER/KEVINWebster’s
HEATHER/KEVINOur definition
HEATHER/KEVINHow do you define each of these?
HEATHER/KEVINWebster’s
HEATHER/KEVINOur definition
HEATHER/KEVINHow do you define each of these?
HEATHER/KEVINWebster’s
HEATHER/KEVINOur definition
HEATHER/KEVINOur definition
KEVINWhat do you already have?
KEVINContent Library
KEVINContent LibraryCultivationCreationCuration
KEVINContent LibraryCultivationWhat do we have that already exists
KEVINContent Library- CreationWhat do we talk about moving forward?
KEVINContent LibraryCurationWhat can we share/leverage
KEVINContent Strategy – best practicesContent InventoryEditorial CalendarContent Opportunities
HEATHERRepurpose your content. 1 Presentation can generate at least 4 other tactics.
HEATHERExisting Tactic:Attend TradeshowsNot a bad investment. Working “fine.”
HEATHERExample of MKM Conference Funnel
HEATHERExample of MKM Conference Funnel
HEATHERIf you make them the stars, they’ll make you a star.
HEATHERUnderstand how your entire operation affects the creation of advocates:
HEATHERThis works both ways:What’s in it for you (the NFP)ANDWhat’s in it for me (the donor)
HEATHERWhat’s the benefit?Can they do more for you than just donate? YESAdvisory BoardInvitation-Only eventsMembershipHonorary named giftNot a one-size-fits-all approach
HEATHERNot a one-size-fits-all approachPersonal DonorsOnline Donors
HEATHERRemember! What is your goal?
HEATHERIt is NOT Donor Retention
HEATHERIt is Meaningful Relationships
HEATHERCreate Advocates out of your donorsEmpower them to create their own content. (REFERECE KEVIN’S NOTE ABOUT THIS)Equip them to validate or correct informationSocial proof; information influence
HEATHERHighlight why each unit was chosen
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KEVINIt’s important to realize that while we highlighted each of these as an example of a particular method, they are successful because they employed multiple methods.