2012 Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report

The fourth annual report on nonprofits and social networks.

A sample of findings from the 2012 report:

  • Social Communities Continue to Grow
  • 2012 Facebook and Twitter communities grow year-over-year by 30% and 81% respectively to 8,317 Likes and 3,290 followers. 
  • Most Common Fundraising Tactics on Facebook
  • The top tactics for raising money through giving on Facebook: An Individual Ask, followed by Event Fundraising.
  • New in 2012 – Facebook ROI Insights
  • Nonprofit respondents say that the average Facebook Like costs $3.50 and Twitter follower $2.05. 
  • Top Factors for Nonprofit Success on Social Networks:
    Nonprofits were unequivocable about what it takes to be successful on social networks: Develop a strategy, Prioritize Social Network Program at Executive Level, and Dedicate Staff to the Program.

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