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Chase Giving Contest: Winners Announced Amidst Yet More Controversy

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Less than two hours ago, Chase Community Giving made the much anticipated announcement of the lucky winner of $1 million dollars and five finalists each receiving $100,000 on its contest Fan Page. It's left some nonprofit professionals wondering whether these types of contests are a good idea. and Sdfj Dfsjlfkddjf. Change.org reported.

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Should We Just Blow Up Nonprofit "Vote for Me" Social Good Contests ?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Today, I stumbled across another reason why I'd like to blow up online contests that use "vote for me" or popularity to make funding decisions. If a contest or program does not lead with social outcomes and if big money is thrown on the table, it encourages social innovation of another kind. I initially thought it was a good idea.

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9 Engaging, Event-Free Fundraisers for Teams on a Budget

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So you can help your organization host more engaging and cost-effective fundraisers, this article walks through everything you need to know about event-free fundraising, including: What is an event-free fundraiser? Examples include text-to-give campaigns, merchandise fundraisers, and virtual contests. Virtual watch party.

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The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Appreciation

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In this article, we’ll show you examples of how to demonstrate your appreciation and best practices to maintain a consistent volunteer appreciation program. And it never hurts to ask local businesses to donate gift cards to the cause! The ideas are endless: bowling nights, trivia contests, cocktail hours, weekend barbeques, and more!

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34 Clever Summer Fundraising Ideas

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Take advantage of National Donut Day (6/7) or National Hot Dog Month (July) and host a summer treat-eating competition or bake sale for your cause. Climb for a Cause. Stretch for a Cause. Ask for donations in exchange for attendance and have a yoga teacher lead a class for a cause. Great Outdoors Month (June, US).

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4 Key Fundraising Technologies to Know for 2022

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For many virtual events, more guests means more eyes on the cause, and potentially even greater fundraising. Some nonprofits have seen huge success incorporating audience reactions or contest submissions on the stream. When possible, hire a professional to produce and edit pre-recorded video for a higher quality.

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Guest Post by Katherine Hutt: A Small Nonprofit's Strategy for Pepsi Refresh Contest

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Note from Beth: This post was written before the New York Times article describing a misstep with the Pepsi Charity Contest. million a month for 12 months to good causes. If they don't a dollar, at least the contest has helped inspire them to dip their toes in the social media waters. Photo: Jim Harrison.

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