LAZISMU Marketing Communication Strategy as an Integral Part of Increasing Community Independence in Medan City

Muhammad Alif Alfaruqi; Anang Anas Azhar; Winda Kustiawan

doi:10.37899/journal-la-sociale.v4i6.1427

Muhammad Alif Alfaruqi Student at Master of Communication and Islamic Broadcasting, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara
Anang Anas Azhar Lecturer at Islamic Communication and Broadcasting Master's Study Program, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara
Winda Kustiawan Lecturer at Islamic Communication and Broadcasting Master's Study Program, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37899/journal-la-sociale.v4i6.1427

Keywords: Poverty, Marketing Communications, Community Empowerment

Abstract

Poverty remains a big problem in Indonesia, including in the city of Medan. According to BPS data, the percentage of poor people in Indonesia decreased from 9.57% in September 2022 to 9.36% in March 2023. This decline was also seen in North Sumatra, from 8.33% to 8.15% in the same period. LAZISMU, as a zakat institution, uses various marketing communication strategies to increase public awareness and participation in poverty alleviation programs in Medan City. The approaches used include social media, collaboration with local media, and community events such as bazaars and workshops. Philip Kotler's marketing theory is the basis for this research methodology. The research results show that the communication strategy implemented was successful in increasing public awareness and participation, although there were still obstacles related to limited funds. LAZISMU is expected to be able to develop more effective fundraising strategies and collaborate with various parties to increase the flow of funds and program sustainability.

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