By Jen Franklin Kearns, ds-connex team member Key Takeaways: Bio: include an engaging description and link (Linktree) Photos/Captions: post clean, well-lit photos to catch followers’ eyes; include a “hook” in your caption Hashtags: ensure exposure to your target audience Instagram Stories: showcase your org’s day-to-day activities Goal: consistent content Social (more…)

By Jen Franklin Kearns, ds-connex team member During these uncertain times, ds-connex is eager to illustrate that our community is strong and connected. To that end, we have two fun new campaigns to enjoy while we’re all spending more time at home. Birthday Celebrations We want to help your family (more…)

By Jen Franklin Kearns, ds-connex team member Many organizations and community groups have plans to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day in a big way. Unfortunately, health concerns are causing wrinkles in those plans, and most events have been canceled. While gathering together to recognize World Down Syndrome Day is preferred (more…)

By Jen Franklin Kearns, ds-connex team member This October, in observance of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we are excited to once again recognize the Super Sibs of our loved ones with Down syndrome! Siblings tend to be very aware of the impact of having a brother or sister with extra (more…)

Author: Jen Franklin Kearns, ds-connex team member On Saturday, September 28th, GRADSA will celebrate its 2019 Buddy Walk® in Owensboro, Kentucky. GRADSA is fortunate to have many teams fundraising on its behalf, and with their help, they have exceeded their fundraising goal for this year’s event! One such team, Sweet (more…)

Author: Jen Franklin Kearns, ds-connex team member On Saturday, October 12th, F.R.I.E.N.D.S. will celebrate its 12th Annual Wiregrass Area Buddy Walk® in Dothan, Alabama. Hoping to raise $60,000 this year, F.R.I.E.N.D.S. is counting on the support from their great Buddy Walk® teams to help them reach their fundraising goal. Double (more…)

By Jen Franklin Kearns, ds-connex team member Summer days are full of fun and adventure, and we know that team captains in the Down syndrome community are also busy hosting fundraisers for their Down syndrome fundraising teams. We love the creativity we see, year after year, as team captains work (more…)

Author: Jen Franklin Kearns, ds-connex team member On Saturday, October 19th, the Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida will celebrate its 21st Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk at Lake Eola Park in Orlando, FL. Leading the group of teams helping the DSACF work toward their $200,000 fundraising goal (more…)

Jen Franklin Kearns, Social Media Analyst, joined the ds-connex team in January 2014, bringing with her many years of experience as a Buddy Walk® Team Captain. Since 2004, Team Alex has been a top fundraising team for the Columbus Buddy Walk®. Honoring Jen’s oldest son, Team Alex serves not only (more…)

Listening in the realm of social media refers to understanding who is talking about you and what they are saying.  Gaining this understanding allows for an organization to better respond to misconceptions, provide superior services, and plan ahead. Ds-connex utilizes the social media listening tool Sysomos MAP, in combination with (more…)