#Fundraising

The Impact of Social Media

Have you ever wondered what the world would be like without social media? We may feel less connected, less informed, and less powerful. Social media has brought so many benefits to today’s society that we couldn’t imagine living without it. We use it to communicate on a daily basis to friends a few feet away to relatives that are thousands of miles away. Especially when it comes to fundraising, social media is a blessing.

Social Media and Fundraising

The impact of social media on fundraising can be described in numerous ways. For one, it allows family to communicate easily even when miles away. If a student is given a cookie fundraiser from school, then they have the ability to sell to every member of their family with the click of a button. These students can message their loved ones, send a picture of the items, and provide a link to the fundraiser itself.

Facebook stands out as a great contributor to fundraising. Individuals can simply upload a status informing their friends and family of the fundraiser, and they can discover who might be interested. They can also share videos and photos that relate to their student’s group or school. Messages can also be sent for more private distribution of information such as telephone or account numbers.

Still, other social media sites have lent a hand for fundraisers everywhere. Twitter provides up to date content and information. Individuals can stay up to date on all their favorite causes and fundraisers. Also, hashtags and tagging have been a helpful way to link similar notifications together. The ALS ice bucket challenge was a strong example of the power of hashtags and tagging friends and family on social media. With all of this technology, one can only assume how fundraising will benefit in the future.

Let’s Get Connected

At Paragon Promotions, Inc., we believe a strong social media presence is very important. We aim to keep our customers as up to date and informed as possible. With a variety of fundraising options, we allow your school with a wide array of money making opportunities. Visit our website today, and lets work together to raise funds for schools and clubs #everywhere.