DIY Community Engagement Metrics

DIY Community Engagement Metrics

Amy Sample Ward

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DIY:Community Engagement Metrics

Amy Sample Ward – January 19, 2011

Welcome

I’m Amy:

a blogger, trainer, and facilitator focused on supporting organizations and local communities to use social media in strengthening networks and making lasting change. I’m also the Community Development Manager, CDI at TechSoup Global.

http://amysampleward.org | @amyrsward | [email protected]

Transparency:

I work for TechSoup Global but present from a tool agnostic position.

Likewise, I invite everyone to join me in recognizing that all organizations, community groups and individuals face a different set of needs around capacity, funding, accessibility and community that impact tool choices.

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Agenda

• Definitions

• BecomingData-Driven

• Community Mapping

• Content Planning

• Metrics & much more!

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Definitions: Community

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Definitions: Social Media

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Definitions: Data

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Definitions: DIY

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Becoming Data Driven

Data-Driven: Measure, everything

Data-Driven: Understand Goals

Data-Driven: Use the Sweet Spot

Community Mapping

Community Mapping: Step 1 - Groups

Questions to ask:

• Do different programs or departments connect with different groups?

• Do services or products target different groups?

• How would you describe your community or audience to someone unfamiliar with your work, and if it is relevant to them?

Community Mapping: Step 2 - Goals

Questions to ask:

• Why does the community continuing needing your services, programs or work?

• What is in it for others to participate?

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• What do you need help with or involvement from the community to do?

• How can your work improve with engagement?

Community Mapping: Step 3 Tools

Questions to ask:

• Where does this group already talk or engage online?

• Which tools are most appropriate to the kind of message or content?

• What kind of engagement is required to match the goals?

Community Mapping: Complete

Get this template! http://bit.ly/DIYcommunity

Content Planning

Content Planning: Step 1 – Content

Examples:

• Program or service updates/changes

• Staff announcements

• Jobs

• Volunteer opportunities

• Fundraisers

• Events

Content Planning: Step 2 – Goals

Examples:

• Increase visibility of the organization

• Increase participation

• Raise funds

• Build leadership

• Find sponsors or partners

• Recruit volunteers

• Build community

Content Planning: Step 3 – Outlets

Examples:

• Newsletter or mailing

• Email newsletter

• Twitter

• Facebook

• LinkedIn

• Website

• Blog

Content Planning: Complete

Get this template! http://bit.ly/DIYtemplate

Metrics

Metrics: Google Analytics

Metrics: Alerts

Metrics: Tracking

Get this template! http://bit.ly/DIYmetrics

Metrics: Reporting

Internal reporting:• Weekly metrics for various platforms• Add metrics as you go• Look at long term, not just short term changes• Monthly reporting of trends and insights

External reporting:• Share when there is something worth sharing• Reporting context, not just numbers• Ask for input and feedback

Today: 1 Thing You Can Do

Use the community map to ignite enthusiasm!

Photo Credits

Slide 1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wwworks/4472384764/

Slide 4: http://www.flickr.com/photos/comedynose/4230176889/

Slide 5: http://flickr.com/photos/efleming/237379252/

Slide 6: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivanwalsh/3677282034/

Slide 7: http://www.flickr.com/photos/grapecity/4237886048

Slide 8: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lenore-m/806037362

Slide 9: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lagthenoggin/19325231/

Slide 10: http://www.flickr.com/photos/aussiegall/286709039

Slide 11: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scott06/4156991609/

Slide 13: http://xkcd.com/256/

Slide 18: http://www.flickr.com/photos/7819129@N07/

Slide 23: http://www.flickr.com/photos/49333515@N03/5244045076/

Slide 28: http://www.flickr.com/photos/theknowlesgallery/4536616288/

Slide 31: http://www.flickr.com/photos/-bast-/349497988/

ResourcesTemplates:

• Community Map Template: http://bit.ly/DIYcommunity

• Content Map Template: http://bit.ly/DIYtemplate

• Metrics Template: http://bit.ly/DIYmetrics

Blog Posts:

• http://amysampleward.org/2009/10/27/how-to-create-a-listening-dashboard-for-your-organization/

• http://amysampleward.org/2010/09/20/women-who-tech-tools-and-apps-to-energize-your-base/

• http://amysampleward.org/2009/08/18/5-steps-to-a-successful-social-media-strategy/

• http://www.webdigi.co.uk/blog/2010/google-analytics-for-facebook-fan-pages/

• http://blog.wikispaces.com/2008/07/google-analytics-for-your-wiki.html

• http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2010/03/19/list-of-social-media-management-systems-smms/

Questions & Discussion

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Thanks!

I look forward to continuing the conversation with all of you:

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