[SOLO] Should Nonprofits Leave Facebook?

What a week to be working in social media.  

If you manage social media channels for your nonprofit, if you are on them in your personal life, or even if you just pay attention to the news, then you have undoubtedly heard about Frances Haugen, the Facebook whistleblower. 

The claim is that, as Haugen says, Facebook’s products harm children, stoke division, and weaken our democracy.  However, I don't think quitting full stop is an option for many nonprofits, and for many marginalized communities who rely on the platform to communicate and organize.   

So where do we go from here? 

I recorded this special episode today to answer these questions: 

• What to do next with all of these revelations? 
• Should we all up and quit Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp? 
• What are the solutions if we can't quit? 

You’ve heard what I have to say. Now I want to hear from you. Tag me on Twitter @JuliaCSocial and let me know what you think the future holds for Facebook.   

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About Julia Campbell, the host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast:

Named as a top thought leader by Forbes and BizTech Magazine, Julia Campbell (she/hers) is an author, coach, and speaker on a mission to make the digital world a better place.

She wrote her book, Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits, as a roadmap for social change agents who want to build movements using engaging digital storytelling techniques. Her second book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit, was published in 2020 as a call-to-arms for mission-driven organizations to use the power of social media to build movements. Julia’s online courses, webinars, and talks have helped hundreds of nonprofits make the shift to digital thinking and raise more money online. 

Clients include Mastercard, GoFundMe Charity, Meals on Wheels America, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. 

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