2012 Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report

  • 4th annual report on nonprofits & social networks
  • 36 pages summarizing 3,522 nonprofit responses, with 41 detailed charts
  • Top Twelve Social Media Insights for 2012
  • Average cost & value of a Facebook Like
  • Avg. community size on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and 4Square
  • Top 3 factors for nonprofit success on social networks
  • Top 24 Trends Chart (4 years)
  • Three Future Trends to Watch

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Report Excerpt: 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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