Harvard Social Enterprise Conference: Using Social Media to Launch Your Social Enterprise

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You're an entrepreneur, you're determined to change the world, but your funds are limited. Social media is one way to leverage connections and get the word out about your enterprise at low or no cost. Come learn from Morra Aarons-Mele, founder of Women Online/The Mission List, and Susan McPherson Senior Vice President at Fenton how to start a business or organization that fills your soul and pays the bills.

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Morra Aarons-Mele & Susan McPherson @morraam & @susanmcp1

Who are you?    

BRAND NICHE VOICE

What are your communications goals?

Build community

Raise brand awareness Raise funds

Media exposure

Thought leadership

Inspire an action

Increase donor

engagement eCommerce Develop

partnerships

Who are you trying to reach?

CURRENT DONORS

LOCAL POLITICIANS

NEW MOMS LOW-

INCOME FAMILIES

INDUSTRY INFLUENCERS

GREEN REPORTERS

Social media

strategy

Identity

Goals

Audience

Measuring Your Social Media Success

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