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3 Tips FOR Promoting Your Cause
Here's everything you need to get the word out about your cause, get votes, and make it happen.
Make a Video that Gets Votes
The right video can make a huge difference.
QUICK TIPS:
- Shorter is better
- Do something different
- Hope wins votes! Showing the difference your organization can make will put smiles on faces-- you don't need to tell a sad story to get attention.
Stretch Your Social Network
Use social networks like Facebook & Twitter to spread your cause to get the most votes possible.
QUICK TIPS:
- Promote, but be careful not to spam your friends
- Make your message short and sweet with actions for people to follow
- Be sure to include a link to voting in your messages
- Posting video or graphics explaining voting are helpful so that people have something to "share"
- This video may help you explain "The Give" to your fans so they know what they're voting on.
Get Your Cause Out There
Go out and talk to people and grab some attention.
QUICK TIPS:
- Now you've got your online fans covered, but don't forget the people in your immediate community-- encourage your employees or volunteers to vote or consider a poster in your facility telling visitors about The Give and asking them to vote too-- everyone you interact with is a potential voter!
- Stay positive
- Focus on the good your cause will do
- Have fun with it!
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