{"id":18238,"date":"2023-09-14T11:27:54","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T15:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com\/?p=18238"},"modified":"2024-09-09T14:02:13","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T18:02:13","slug":"nonprofits-thriving-on-threads-and-how-you-can-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com\/nonprofits-thriving-on-threads-and-how-you-can-too\/","title":{"rendered":"Nonprofits Thriving on Threads (and How You Can Too)"},"content":{"rendered":"
As you know, we’re always on the lookout for the best new ways to connect with our audiences, and lately, Meta\u2019s addition of the Threads App has been all the buzz. It caught our attention too, so we looked into just how this tool can benefit social impact communicators like us. We also looked at what Nonprofits on Threads seems to be doing it right so far.<\/p>\n
Setting up your Threads account is super easy. Here’s what you need to know:<\/p>\n
NOTE: Keep in mind that while deactivating your Threads account won’t affect your Instagram content, saying goodbye to Threads completely means also bidding farewell to your Instagram presence as well. So, tread carefully with the decision.<\/em><\/p>\n Being an early adopter of Threads gives your nonprofit a chance to shine while its still here in its early days. A whole suite of 501(c)(3) organizations have already embarked on their Threads journey, actively setting up accounts to take advantage of the new opportunity. The list includes the likes of:<\/p>\n Each of these organizations is exploring a different approach to engage with their audience successfully. However, you\u2019ll find that most of them are infusing some level of entertainment and education, or what we like to call “edutainment.” By infusing playfulness and interactivity into their Threads content, they\u2019re seeming some great success with engagement.<\/p>\n Kicking Things Off with a Warm Welcome<\/strong><\/p>\n Many have made this suggestion, and we agree.\u00a0 Your first Threads post should warmly introduce yourself to followers on the platform while reinforcing your organization’s mission. Consider the example of To Write Love On Her Arms, a nonprofit supporting those dealing with mental health challenges. They kept it simple: “New platform, same mission: connecting people with hope + help.” Other organizations, have successfully used this approach as well. It sets a welcoming tone and encourages meaningful engagement from the outset.<\/p>\n Using that “share to Instagram” button is also going to help with bring some of your followers over to the Thread side as well.<\/p>\n Here are some other approaches that notable brands have successfully used on the platform:<\/p>\n Welp, much of what works on many of the other platforms:<\/p>\n If you’ve followed our social tips, you know this isn\u2019t new<\/p>\n Stay authentic, stay engaged, tell stories, and work smart!<\/p>\n Threads helps nonprofits like ours showcase impact and milestones, inspiring supporters and building a shared sense of accomplishment. This nurtures a positive and engaged community more likely to contribute to our nonprofit’s cause.<\/p>\n If your nonprofit hasn’t joined Threads yet, seize this chance to be an early adopter. Start building your audience in a space hungry for fresh content. Consider how this platform can fit into your nonprofit’s overall strategy. How can you make the most of its unique features to engage and inspire your audience? If you have the time and capacity, test it out. Jump in and join the community of other nonprofits on Threads!<\/p>\n Walk through a few of these questions and\u00a0 share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As you know, we’re always on the lookout for the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":18239,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[52],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18238","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nonprofit-social-media"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nNonprofits Leading the Way<\/h2>\n
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Learning from Brands and Other Nonprofits on Threads<\/h2>\n
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What Else Is Working<\/h2>\n
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Building a Nonprofit Threads Community <\/strong><\/h2>\n
Some Guiding Questions <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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