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A Child’s Place Casa
Social Media AuditBethany College
Department of Communications & Media ArtsKyra Dillard
Casa Movement ◦ In 1977, a Seattle juvenile court judge concerned about making drastic decisions
with insufficient information conceived the idea of citizen volunteers speaking up for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the courtroom. From that first program has grown a network of more than 951 CASA and guardian ad litem programs that are recruiting, training and supporting volunteers in 49 states and the District of Columbia.
A Child’s Place Casa ◦ A non-profit organization, in Brooke and Hancock Counties, WV, supporting and
promoting court appointed volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children so that they can thrive in safe, permanent homes
Overview◦What is it exactly that the company is trying to achieve though social media?◦ Try to connect with the audience so they can raise more money for the foundation◦ Raise Awareness ◦ Volunteers
Casa Volunteers ◦ A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer is a trained citizen who is
appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in court
◦ There are more than 950 CASA programs in 49 states recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in the courtroom and other settings.
Who funds Casa? ◦ The Angel Roll is A Child's Place CASA's own exclusive 5-year giving opportunity to
businesses, individuals and civic groups to build a more solid financial foundation Join our Angle Roll today by pledging to give an annual amount for five years.
◦ In Kind Dontations- A case of paper, Postage stamps or things from a business ◦ Corporate Sponorship: Hero, Guardian and Believer.
Hero:Your $3,000 donation provides support for 3 CASA Volunteers for a whole year◦Guardian:Your $1,500 donation provides advocacy resources of 3 CASA children for
a year◦ Believer: Your $600 donation provides resources to train a class of 8 CASA
Volunteers
Target Audience, Why? ◦ Community Casa Volunteer ◦Women ◦ 35+ ◦Older◦ Financially Stable ◦More mature
◦ Establsihed in 2010◦ Likes: 325◦ Visits: 55◦ Get on average about 5 likes per post ◦ Peak Time to post is Wednesdays at 3
pm◦ Worst Time to post is weekends before
8 am and after 8 pm◦ How much time is invested in the
page? Tries to post everyday so people can stay engaged
◦ http://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/best-times-post-pin-tweet-social-media-infographic
◦ https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Childs-Place-CASA-LTD/111275042245562
Website
◦ “Donate” should be more noticeable!! ◦ Stock photography ◦ Flash Photography ◦Does have a social media policy ◦ http://www.childsplacecasa.com
ImprovementsFacebook
◦ Stock photography ◦ Back of the head shots◦ Videos- More powerful and get a greater
connection with the audience ◦ Update future events everything is from 2012◦ Under “About” should have time that they
open until they close, phone number and location
◦ https://www.facebook.com/texascasainc◦ http://
www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/search.php?search=kids&cat=photograph
Website
◦ “Donate” should be more noticeable!! ◦ Stock photography ◦ Flash Photography ◦Does have a social media policy ◦ http://www.childsplacecasa.com/
SWOT analysis ◦Strengths Interaction.. Example came to Bethany College ◦Weaknesses FB page/Website should correspond Balance of page, Pictures within the banner are off centered Opportunities More people can always donate ◦ ThreatsLack of knowledge can be crucial to future funders
What's Next? ◦Make changes to Facebook Page and Website ◦ Stock/Flash Photography ◦ Look at examples of other Casa’s to try and help improve your Facebook and
Website page ◦ Is twitter effective? ◦ http://www.kempe.org/◦ http://www.casaforchildren.org/site/c.mtJSJ7MPIsE/b.5301295/k.BE9A/Home.htm◦ http://texascasa.org/