Classroom 2.0 Facebook Timeline for Nonprofit Organizations by Rebecca Saidlower and Miriam Brosseau The social media revolution means big things for nonprofits. Social media demands a kind of openness and authenticity that can be challenging, but also empowering. Here are a few ways you can take advantage of your Page’s new Timeline: Document the history of your organization since way back before Facebook. While we focus on the newness and excitement of social media, it’s easy to get caught up in anxiety over the future – what’s the next big thing, where should I focus my efforts, etc. Facebook Timeline offers a unique opportunity to reflect and celebrate our accomplishments, to see how far we’ve come. Developing your Facebook Timeline is both an exercise in organizational memory and an opportunity for deeper engagement, and we hope you’ll dig in and try it for yourself. Rebecca Saidlower is Associate Director of Marketing and Communications and Miriam Brosseau is Social Media Manager The Jewish Education Project.
Create A Facebook School Page In 10 Minutes With approximately 1 in every 13 people over the world now on Facebook, there is no question it has been a social revolution. But with over 70% of US web users on the social networking platform, are you taking advantage of this engaged audience? Let’s look at how you can quickly and easily create a Facebook school page and bring your community online. What Can A Facebook Page Do For Your School? There are many reasons why a Facebook school page is a better way to engage with your school community: Share and get feedback on school newsRun polls to to understand school community needsSchedule school eventsShare school photos and videosLet the school community drive conversations For more ideas on how Facebook can be used in the classroom check out our article “Top 10 Tips For Using Facebook In The Classroom“. How To Set Up Your Facebook School Page 1. When creating a page for your school, you will automatically be the administrator for this site. Creating a page with a new Facebook account: