Nine ways to support the American Red Cross through social media - Tip 7

7. Add an American Red Cross Widget to your Web site

The American Red Cross offers several widgets to raise awareness of an issues, link to additional information and raise money. Paste a widget on your blog or Facebook and see how many friends follow your lead.

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Nine ways to support the American Red Cross through social media - Tip 4

We're bringing today's tip down to one of our favorite social media outlets. Remember, to take these spread these crafty tips around using the oh so cool hashtag #SupportRedCross.

4. Blog About The American Red Cross

Write a blog about how we have affected your life. Write a blog how we affected someone else’s life. Write a blog about how you affected someone’s life. It is one of the easiest ways to spread the word. You can blog just about anywhere: Blogspot, wordpress, Facebook, etc. By blogging about the American Red Cross, you spread awareness among your network. People will read your words and hopefully be influenced to get involved too.

We're about half way there!

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Nine ways to support the American Red Cross through social media - Tip 2

We are continuing the #SupportRedCross blog from yesterday. Today is about awareness.

2. Spread the Word

If you volunteer, challenge your friends to do the same. If you give blood, encourage them to give blood as well. If you are starting the conversation, invite them to participate.

Keep following this blog for more tips tomorrow!

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Nine ways to support the American Red Cross through social media - Tip 1

Social media provides tools to connect people and initiate a conversation. It has been a great avenue for charities to spread awareness and information. But, the conversation is not one-way. You too, can get involved and make a difference through social media.

We have created a list of nine ways for you to get involved through social media – a way to make a difference. Please feel free to add comments or other ways to get involved using our favorite social tools. To kick off the tips, take this conversation to the streets (and by streets, I mean twitter) using the hashtag #SupportRedCross

So, in an effort to keep you reading (and lessen the length of this blog) we will spread out the tips over the next nine days. Are you ready?

1. Follow the American Red Cross on Social Networks

You’ll find the latest and greatest information on what’s going on at the American Red Cross. You can share links about interesting articles, blog posts, videos, photos, classes, fundraisers, emergencies or RSS feeds.

Below are the Dallas area chapter and national links:

Red Alert: Keeping Up With The Dallas Area Chapter

Red Cross Chat: American Red Cross National Office

NNational Disaster Online Newsroom

Follow the Dallas Area Chapter

Follow the American Red Cross National Office

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Dallas Area Chapter Channel
American Red Cross National Office

Dallas Area Chapter Photostream

American Red Cross National Office Photostream

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