Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2010

Much of the FourSquare community is built around the idea of adding “Tips&# to venues. When you complete items on your To Do list, you then accrue points and eventually badges. If you are new to FourSquare, please read my detailed post about correctly adding nonprofit venues to FourSquare. 2) Add Nonprofit Tips.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

Social media makes participating in campaigns easy and fun. For people driven by fame and social reward, having avenues where people can share their donation activities or publicly acknowledge their contributions on social media with a badge or any types of recognition on social media can increase the likelihood of continued volunteerism.

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MAY 18, 2022

An easy way to do this is to recognize and acknowledge your participants with badges. So, in addition to providing a mobile app for your participants, think about how you can coach them to get the most out of the app to make their fundraising efforts easy and fun. You may be looking for that perfect idea for fall fundraising success.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 27, 2010

Emma’s lessons learned got me thinking: What are some simple online tools that organizations can provide to really help with that “heavy lifting” and make it fun for participants to fundraise? How can orgs put the “fun” back in fundraising? Let me tell you, they are fun!

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Here’s an overview of three of the most popular types of fundraisers and different ideas to make your fundraisers a success! Team fundraising pages provide your peer-to-peer fundraisers with an extra element of engagement and fun. Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser Ideas. 1) Fun runs, 5Ks, and walks. Auction Fundraiser Ideas.

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Nonprofits Source

DECEMBER 7, 2023

While your fundraising tool won’t lead you to the perfect fundraising idea or reveal earth-shattering marketing strategies to reach your target audience, it can make a significant impact on donors’ overall experience through small changes. Impact tracking: Add fun visuals or animations that depict the impact each donation has.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

While read-a-thons are a great fundraising idea for nonprofits of all kinds, they’re the perfect fundraiser for schools, libraries, and education nonprofit organizations. Unlike a fun run or a 5K fundraiser, you don’t need to map out a racecourse or organize volunteers to man your event. Why should you host a read-a-thon?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

Yesterday, I had a very fun time presenting with my friend and colleague Debra Askanase at the 2 011 National Conference on Volunteering and Service. If it is really something that is coming from the community, you can’t just take the idea and run; you’ll want to co-create it from idea to implementation. Here are the slides!

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APRIL 23, 2021

We know that attending a virtual event isn’t always the most fun. Therefore, you need to address this while planning marketing ideas for events. When brainstorming marketing ideas for events, take a step back , slow down and focus on letting the attendees shine! Tell them how much you appreciate their attendance.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2010

"      Other ideas include a special Museum badge. After some more research, I did uncover an experiment from the Kansas Repertory Theatre with FourSquare and the coveted Swarm badge. " I like the idea of leveraging a networked effect of the swarm badge.  

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

One of the biggest trends in mobile giving right now is gamification: the integration of game dynamics, like points, badges, or levels, into a fundraising or social good campaign. Participants can earn points and badges for "checking in" at certain events or locations, taking quizzes, and keeping track of emergency contacts.

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AccelEvents

APRIL 23, 2021

We know that attending a virtual event isn’t always the most fun. Therefore, you need to address this while planning marketing ideas for events. When brainstorming marketing ideas for events, take a step back , slow down and focus on letting the attendees shine! Tell them how much you appreciate their attendance.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 24, 2016

The majority of mobile application software we use today has been “gamified,” and the same ideas are starting to enter the social sector. Pop-up messages as reminders, rewarding users for their engagement, badges, progress bars, and even weekly challenges drive a little competition to keep users on their toes.

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

You might even offer fun prizes to your top peer-to-peer participants like getting to dunk the youth pastor! Get creative with peer-to-peer fundraising with a fun challenge or competition! For instance, ask your youth group to participate in a fun TikTok dance challenge or talent show.

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NTEN

AUGUST 8, 2011

First, what gamification is not: It's not a pricey piece of software that will have your members using their phones to gobble up dots on a screen in a maze that resembles your office – although, you can certainly do fun things like that with the help of a game developer. As Amy Jo Kim, a veteran game designer, said at Web 2.0

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2010

Some have even declared it to be the “ Twitter of 2010 “ I am not so sure about that, but it is fun. I had no idea that they were nearby. You will not accrue “Badges&# if you do not have a photo, nor will you become a “Mayor&#. FourSquare has received quite a bit of buzz over the last few months.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

I have embraced this approach myself and I make it clear to my team that I would rather not get a pre-dawn email , but instead get a more fully articulated idea after they have had time to contemplate it and strategize on how to make it effective.”. They also try to have fun outside the office, going out for meals or bowling.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2009

And, of course, you get badges for various activities. This idea is really cool for a couple of reasons. Sort of like embedded giving that Lucy Bernholz talks about, I think. The application is well designed and is fun. Once you’ve collected enough karmas you can donate them to a variety of causes.

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Gyrus

DECEMBER 21, 2017

It seems that not everyone is hip to the idea that there is indeed…… Public Safety Training – How well Do You Train For Emergencies? Excellent customer service flows naturally from a corporate…… Gamification – Badges, Levels, or Leaderboards?

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Qgiv

JULY 30, 2021

While baby boomers are less interested in peer-to-peer fundraising, other generations love the idea. We’ve created fun features to gamify the fundraising experience. These features include leaderboards, fundraising thermometers, and fundraising badges. Social integrations to spread awareness.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Let's say you've gotten excited about some innovative ideas for your institution. Every time someone writes a label, he or she gets a badge (a pin featuring the Ruru mascot owl), a photo taken, and an energetic writeup on the blog. But the badges are a brilliant stroke that really fit staff culture at Puke Ariki.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

They offer an opportunity to convene locally to share ideas, learn from one another, and collaborate on projects for real world impact. Open Badges Meetup. Want in on the fun? NetSquared Local groups hold monthly in-person events for anyone interested in the connection of technology and social impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 29, 2010

A location-based social network is a social networking platform that is built around the idea of " where you are " and you use it on your mobile phone. For example, a museum could create a fun treasure hunt by having people check at specific galleries or works of art. You check-in and your friends know where you are.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 13, 2008

That’s kinda fun! But, anyway, I’m not putting the silly badge in the sidebar, sorry. I come across a lot in my varied net wanderings, and people send me stuff, so it’s a nice way to talk about some of it, without having to go into too much detail. I was profiled on Linux.com. I “live the open source lifestyle.&#

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 8, 2014

They use Foursquare to create partner badges. When people check in X number of times, they receive a badge from the application. Still looking for ideas? Thank them, be fun and be inviting. Check out how UNICEF is using Storify to get some ideas for your NPO. Just take the American Red Cross as an example.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 10, 2015

Today, I’m sharing some ideas for launching your peer-to-peer fundraising campaign. Making It Fun. Though your organization’s mission may be serious, there are many ways to add fun to your P2P campaign. And, fun is important for keeping your fundraisers engaged and motivated. Kicking Off Your Campaign.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 12, 2013

They offer an opportunity to convene locally to share ideas, learn from one another and collaborate on projects for real world impact. Manchester, UK: Open badges meetup. Want in on the fun? NetSquared Local is TechSoup’s volunteer-driven network of nonprofit tech meetups and salons. Highlights from the Community.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Bringing some fun into your charitable campaigns via gamification and rewards is a great way to raise awareness for your cause, create an engaging experience for your fundraisers, and turn them into lifelong advocates for your cause. These come in the form of tasks, points, badges and levels. More on this later!). Game mechanics.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 8, 2011

Nikki created "The Ministry of Rules" --a shadow organization that existed for one week during half-term break, staffed by visitors who served as "Inspectors" investigating, exploring, and poking fun at the rules that make museums and galleries go. I spoke with Nikki this week to learn more about the Ministry and their fun and games.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 31, 2010

I also put a CARE web badge on my blog, began following their Twitter feed , joined their Facebook Page , put a CARE theme on my iGoogle page, and subscribed to their Notes from the Field blog, and their Policy and Advocacy blog. Have you chosen a way to support an organization working in Haiti throughout 2010?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food? You can even have fun engaging your supporters and board members when coming up with these designs. A digital member badge that can be shared on social media. You can also send fun cards using Felt. Throw in beer and pizza and music and it can be fun.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 15, 2007

Hi Have Fun * Do Gooders! If you, or someone you know, has a great idea for how to use technology for social change that meets the guidelines above, this may be an opportunity to make a vision into reality. NetSquared badges, like the one above are available on the NetSquared site. net2 nptech innovation technology nonprofit

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

Last week, I had the pleasure of working with a group of Population and Reproductive Health grantees from Pakistan on a peer learning group called “ The Networked NGO ,” based on the ideas in my book, The Networked Nonprofit. The four-day intensive face-to-face training was for senior level staff and their social media staffers.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2007

You can pick up a button or badge (like the one above) on the Peace Primary site to promote the contest on your blog, web site or email. Brown-eyed Girl voted and posted an, "I Voted for Peace" badge on her blog. Just to give you the idea.)" It is ok, and encouraged, to vote for more than one organization.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 11, 2010

People Watching Portraits – customers can choose to either be drawers or models (models will wear a button or badge on the bracelet to indicate interest). Got a great idea? It's descriptive, a bit subversive, and it can lend to some fun programs that play on the dual meaning of stranger as an adjective and a noun (i.e.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2021

For more peer-to-peer fundraising ideas, check out our guide to over 65 awesome fundraising ideas and events. What makes this campaign successful: They combined a fun activity (bowling!) Fundraising badges, thermometers , and leaderboards. 10 Great Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas. That means you can receive $50!

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NTEN

APRIL 18, 2014

Despite some of the restrictions of the Science Fair reported, when asked about your favorite moments of the conference, here were just two replies of several: As always, the Science Fair is tremendously helpful for our organization to hear ideas and start forging/reinforcing relationships. Visiting all of the trade show booths.

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