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Blackbaud Headed to SXSWi 2011

NetWits

Blackbaud @ SXSW 2011. There are a ton of great activities, networking opportunities and sessions focused on the non-profit space this year – one of which Blackbaud will be moderating. Moderator: Frank Barry – Blackbaud. Follow Frank on Twitter. Find her on Twitter – @claired.

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The #1 Way to Raise More Money Through Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Events

NetWits

This group will be tough to motivate, so focus on incentives, contests and convenience. Those who use Twitter raise 10x more than those who don’t. Include reminders about deadlines and contests. Highlight team-specific contests, like best theme or largest team. Also feature team-related contests and incentives.

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44 Ways to Turn Your Supporters into Fundraising Superstars

NetWits

As Anthony Sicola’s recently mentioned, fundraisers who use who use social networking tools like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube increase fundraising results by up to 40%. Hold contests. Create contests that reward fundraising activity. Allow fundraising pages to be shared on Facebook and Twitter from their fundraising dashboard.

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September Communications RoundTable : A Social Media Sharing Fest

NTEN

Here are some highlights from this month's particularly tool-loaded Communications RoundTable with Chad Norman of Blackbaud. During the call we discussed how to manage a Facebook page & Twitter account. Chad recommended contests as a way to grow your fan base and pointed to the Wildfire application. For my field?

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New on SSIR: Can Giving Days Strengthen Your Community?

Amy Sample Ward

In the report “ How Giving Contests Can Strengthen Nonprofits and Communities ,” sponsored by the Case Foundation and released today, Geoff Livingston analyzes the impact of Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington and the repercussions for other regions and nonprofit communities.

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Turning Low-dollar Fundraisers Into Money Raising Superstars

NetWits

In 2011, Blackbaud and the Run Walk Ride Fundraising Council conducted an online survey of individuals who have participated in at least one run, walk or ride event in the last two years. And fundraisers who use Twitter along raise 10x more than those who don’t. Tailoring your communication is key.

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Shameless Ask, Looking for SXSW 2012 Nonprofit Votes!

NetWits

We’ve even got a few more on tap … More by Blackbaud … Epic Fail! Have you ever been frightened knowing that on Friday nights the intern still has the keys to your Twitter account? I’m sure there are plenty of other folks suggesting sessions … make sure to let us know in the comments.