Tips for Recruiting Supporters to Your Facebook Cause

"Just don't overdo it," Koch said.

"Telling people what you're doing is very different than telling them what they should do to help you," Koch said. "Say it in a way that lets them know that you want them to help you achieve the goal, for example, 'Please invite 10 friends today.'"

The “Media Board” is a place where you can post videos, photos or articles. A counter shows how many people view posts, and supporters can click "Report" to post the messages from your media board to their profiles, or click "Send to Friends." It's a great way to get the word out and spread meaningful media about your cause.