Expanding your Reach: Leveraging Social Media to Connect with New Audiences

Social media is constantly evolving, so it’s important to stay updated with the latest trends and best practices. Sarah’s presentation focused on some quick tips to get your Friends group moving in the right direction! Topics centered around platform selection (Facebook, Instagram, etc), visual content, storytelling and how to best engage your community. If the terms #hashtag and #influencer confuse you and/or make you laugh, this is the webinar for you!

Presenter: Sarah Meyer is a passionate and dedicated leader with a strong sense of commitment to making a positive impact in her community. Sarah currently works as the Executive Director for the Friends of Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. Sarah brings a wealth of experience and expertise in communications, program development, fundraising, and advocacy; the majority of her career has been spent within the nonprofit and higher education sectors. Under Sarah’s guidance, the Friends of Balcones Canyonlands has experienced significant growth and expansion, increasing its reach and impact in the community. Sarah’s ability to effectively communicate the organization’s mission and engage supporters has resulted in increased funding and support for critical programs and services at Balcones Canyonlands

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Creating a Buzz: How to Use Social Media to Build Awareness & Support for Refuges & Hatcheries Friends Groups

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This webinar helps your refuge and hatchery friends group leverage social media to share your story and support campaigns. We covered best practices for creating engaging content, building an online community, and amplifying your message to a wider audience. We’ll also share tips and tools for using social media to support the National Wildlife Refuge Association’s ongoing refuge staffing crisis campaign and provide a toolkit to help you get started.

Presenter
Eden Taylor, Communications Manager
National Wildlife Refuge Association

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