The short version
- Members check the page for 3 things: when we meet, what's coming and who else is in. Answer those first.
- Welcome new people by first name and show what a first meeting looks like.
- Show the group doing things together. A photo of the work crew beats a flyer.
- 2 or 3 posts a week keeps the page alive without taking over a volunteer's evenings.
Somebody in your club got stuck with the Facebook page. They post the meeting date when they remember and the fundraiser when it's almost over. These community organization social media post ideas are for the person holding the page.
Whether you run a rec league, a garden club, a Lions chapter or a neighborhood association, the same needs show up: attract new members, keep current ones in the loop and be easy to find. If you also work with a congregation or a charity, take a look at church post ideas and non-profit post ideas.
What community organization social media post ideas need
A group page works when someone who has never heard of you can answer, in 10 seconds, what you do, when you meet and how to show up.
- Meeting day, time and place are in a post you can find in a few seconds.
- New members see who else is in the group.
- Each project post says what happened and what's next.
- A sign-up is one reply, one call or one link.
- Photos show people mid-task, with their OK.
For the basics of what belongs on any page, our guide on what to post on your Facebook Page covers the rest.
Meeting reminders and new member welcomes
Next meeting
We meet [day] at [time] at [place]. On the agenda: [topic], [topic] and [topic]. New faces welcome. Coffee is on us.
Photo: The meeting room set up with chairs and a coffee pot.
What a first meeting looks like
Thinking about joining? Here's how a first meeting goes: you sit wherever you want, we go around for names, and you leave whenever you want. Dues are [amount] a year, and the first night is free.
Photo: An open door with a welcome sign.
Welcome new members
Please welcome [first names], who joined us this month. They already signed up for [committee or project]. Say hello the next time you see them.
Photo: A name tag table with new tags.
Meeting recap
Here's what we decided Monday: [item], [item] and [item]. Next up: [date and plan]. Thanks to everyone who came out.
Photo: A whiteboard with the notes.
We're looking for a volunteer
We need a [role] starting in [month]. It takes about [number] hours a month and we'll show you how. Reply here or find [name] at the next meeting.
Photo: The tool, binder or keys the role uses.
Project and fundraiser post ideas
People like to give time or money when they can picture the result. Show the thing you're building, planting or cleaning, not just the goal.
Before and after
A few weeks ago, this corner of [place] looked like the left photo. Thanks to [number] volunteers, it now looks like the right. Next project: [project] on [date].
Photo: Two photos from the same spot, same angle.
Work day announcement
Work day at [place] on [date] from [time] to [time]. Bring gloves and a rake if you have one. We'll supply water and snacks.
Photo: Tools piled up beside the work area.
Fundraiser details
Our [fundraiser] is on [date] at [place]. Tickets are [price] and the money goes to [specific thing]. You can buy at the door or from any member.
Photo: The prizes or food table.
Progress update
We're [number or fraction] of the way to [goal] for [project]. Thank you to everyone who has given time, money or pizza. Here's what's left: [what's left].
Photo: A finished section next to what's left to do.
Thank the sponsors
Thank you to [sponsor names] for helping us pay for [what]. Please stop by and say thanks. They keep [town] a good place to live.
Photo: The banner or sign with sponsor names.
Event and seasonal post ideas
Annual event countdown
[Number] weeks until [event]. We still need [number] volunteers for [job]. Reply with your name and the hours you can give.
Photo: Last year's event setup.
Holiday gathering
Our holiday get-together is [date] at [place]. Bring a dish to share and your own plate if you'd like. Kids and neighbors are welcome.
Photo: A table decorated for the season.
Season opener or kickoff
Registration for the [season] opens [date]. Sign-ups are at [place] or by calling [phone]. We'll send a short note to everyone on the list.
Photo: Gear laid out on a table.
Thanks for coming
Thank you to everyone who came to [event]. We counted [number] of you. Photos are coming, and we'd like to hear what you liked best.
Photo: A wide shot from behind the crowd.
If you're stuck on dates, holiday post ideas for small business is a handy calendar to borrow from.
People and local history posts
Member spotlight
Meet [first name], a member since [year]. [He/She] has [what they do for the group] and brings the best [thing] to every event. Thank you, [first name].
Photo: The member at work, with their OK.
From the archive
Look what we found in the closet: the club in [year] at [place]. Do you recognize anyone? Tell us who in the comments.
Photo: An old photo or banner laid on a table.
A year in photos
A few moments from this year: [event], [event] and [event]. Thank you to every member who made them happen.
Photo: A collage of 3 favorite shots from the year.
Meet the officers
Your officers this year: [names and roles]. Have a question or an idea? Message any of us here.
Photo: The officers together, with their OK.
A simple week of community group posts
Three posts a week is enough, and many weeks 2 will do. To hear why, read how often a business should post on Facebook and borrow the rhythm.
3 posts a week
- MonMeeting or event reminderDay, time, place and one thing on the agenda.
- WedProject photoA work crew or a before and after.
- FriPeople postA new member, a thank-you or an old photo.
Do
- Share meeting time and place every month.
- Welcome new members by first name.
- Say what the money from a fundraiser pays for.
- Take a photo at every event.
Don't
- Post photos of children without a parent's written OK.
- Repeat the same fundraiser plea every day.
- Take sides on local political fights.
- Let the page go quiet between events.