Teaching Paper: Maximizing Post-Conference Engagement
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Teaching Paper | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-ntw-cnf-tp-02
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About the Article
The value of attending conferences lies not only in the sessions and connections made during the event but in the sustained engagement that follows. For non-profit professionals, strategic follow-up is critical to transform short conversations into long-term collaborations and partnerships. This Teaching Paper introduces practical tools—follow-up email templates and a social media engagement checklist—that help participants maintain momentum after conferences. Drawing on insights from organizational communication and digital engagement literature, it demonstrates how structured follow-up strengthens professional relationships, reinforces personal branding, and expands organizational networks. A case study illustrates how consistent post-conference engagement translated into tangible outcomes for a non-profit program. By combining academic grounding with practical resources, this paper supports both scholars and practitioners in understanding the mechanisms of professional relationship-building in the non-profit sector.
Key Topics
- Post-conference follow-up strategies
- Follow-up email templates for various scenarios
- Social media engagement checklist (pre-, during, post-conference)
- Sustaining professional relationships in the non-profit sector
- Practical tools for maximizing networking outcomes
- Professional communication and relationship management
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Maximizing Post-Conference Engagement – Follow-Up Emails and Social Media Strategies for Non-Profit Professionals. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-ntw-cnf-tp-02
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