Lone Star Summit 2025: Full Schedule

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3:30pm CDT

Hashtag for Humanity: Engaging Communities Through Digital and Social Media

Monday August 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT

Hashtag for Humanity: Engaging Communities Through Digital and Social Media
Social media is more than just likes and followers, it’s a powerful tool for strengthening your Habitat affiliate’s legitimacy, rallying community support, and turning online engagement into real-world action. This session will explore how to effectively use digital platforms to amplify your mission, engage key audiences, and convert followers into volunteers, advocates, and donors.
Topics include:
✅ The role of social media in building credibility and community trust
✅ Cause marketing: using digital storytelling to drive support
✅ Content planning strategies that maximize impact
✅ Understanding audience behavior across different platforms
✅ Best practices for moving online supporters into action
Whether you’re new to social media or looking to refine your approach, you’ll leave with practical strategies to enhance your digital presence and deepen your community impact.

Speakers

Gabriela Barberena

Community Engagement and Mission Officer, Habitat for Humanity Texas

Gabriela Barberena graduated from Texas A&M University’s Bush School of Government and Public Service in 2024 with a Master in Public Service and Administration - Nonprofit Management degree, where she was the Marketing and Communications Director of the Association of Fundraising... Read More →

Monday August 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT
Pier Room

Community Engagement Fundraising

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Signature Events

Monday August 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT

Latique

Plan and execute successful fundraising events that engage supporters and maximize impact.

Speakers

Tiffany Hall

Director of Individual Giving, Trinity Habitat for Humanity

Tiffany Hall serves as the Director of Individual Giving with Trinity Habitat for Humanity in Fort Worth, TX. With a deep passion for fundraising and advocacy, Tiffany is dedicated to helping individuals pursue and achieve their dreams, especially when it comes to quality, affordable... Read More →

Monday August 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT
Latique

Fundraising Community Engagement