4. LinkedIn for Good’s
Mission
Connect the talent and passion of professionals
with opportunities to use their skills to make a
positive impact on the world
5. Did you know?
78% of professionals would like to join a nonprofit board*
70% of LinkedIn members agree that it is really important for volunteer
opportunities to match their skills and interest**
75% of LinkedIn members would be open to virtual volunteering
opportunities that use their specific skills and talents**
Sources:
*Booz Allen, Board Recruitment in the Nonprofit Marketplace, 2002; Taproot Research
**2011 LinkedIn Volunteer Survey
6. Challenge: Expand the Board with specific skill sets
Solution: LinkedIn Jobs Network drove posts virally to
the right candidates
26 qualified applicants in 30 days
Filled 2 Board seats with senior exec’s in Operations &
Marketing
“With LinkedIn, we made more connections with local leaders in
2 weeks than what has taken years of relationship-building in the
past. LinkedIn is our lifeline to the business community.”
– Johanna Dalton, Executive Director, Goldie’s Place
7. Are nonprofits on LinkedIn?
4M nonprofit pros
130K nonprofit orgs
From 205 countries
9% of LinkedIn 1M groups are NPO owned
11. Build your brand
Share the causes you
care about
Encourage your board
members, donors,
volunteers &
employees to add the
field to their profile