AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Just like games, contests are virtual event ideas that can get people talking. Maybe the cutest pet contest or something event/topic-focused that does not require attendees to be on site. . Maybe the cutest pet contest or something event/topic-focused that does not require attendees to be on site. . In fact, 81.8% Recipe Night.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Using an online platform, set each volunteer up with their own campaign page , which they can personalize with a photo and description of their connection with your cause. For example, a nonprofit raising funds to build houses around Christmas might host a contest to see who can build the best gingerbread house.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Social media fundraising refers to the practice of leveraging social media platforms to raise funds for various causes, including charities, nonprofit organizations, and personal projects. This method utilizes the vast reach of platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok to engage audiences and encourage donations.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

What platforms do they use? Try to focus on the platform most used by your target audience. Create a content schedule (weekly or monthly) to post consistently on the social media platform. You can do simple things like: Host a Q&A session . Run a contest! Think about your target audience. Community building.

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AccelEvents

JULY 28, 2021

Increase data collection: Event gamification requires the audience to interact with the event app or platform. Include the rules in your pre-event email and consider adding a pop-up on your event platform or event app. You can do a contest like the one above or do something different. Choose Incentives.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Be sure to include content widgets they request or even blank widgets where they can upload their own code or so they can livestream a fundraiser directly on your peer-to-peer platform. And, just like a standard donation form, Qgiv’s peer-to-peer platform supports recurring gifts. Use peer-to-peer tools for board member fundraising.

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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

Pere-to-peer fundraising is more than just a physical event, and there are many campaign ideas your organization to test out, including: Contests Challenges Crowdfunding DIY fundraising A-thon events Network fundraising Virtual storefronts Giving days And more! Host a competition where teams or individuals show off their basketball skills.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Incentivize engagement by hosting a giveaway or other fun contest just for new followers on your platform of choice. Make sure to mention the contest in your regular emails and newsletters so your entire mailing list will know about it. New blog posts. Just like. a multi-channel approach to fundraising.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

And, we know a lot more about how to host virtual events and engage an online audience than we did last year. Some easy ways to connect with your donors while they’re at home are to send them an activity through email, provide a virtual platform for engagement, or even send them outside for a socially distant activity like a scavenger hunt.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Why should my nonprofit host a charity golf tournament? Consider devoting a specific part of the event to the VIP, such as a hole-in-one contest hosted by them or a signed raffle prize or auction item donated by them. The post 6 Ways to Create Buzz Around Your Charity Golf Tournament first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Need help deciding what type of online auction your nonprofit should host? Online auction platform and versatile bidding tool. Themed branding elements on your online platform and mobile bidding app. Ready to host a virtual auction? Consider hosting a virtual beach-themed auction! Host a virtual spy-themed auction!

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 24, 2024

Creating blog content. Building a blog on your website can bring in new customers by first answering their questions or providing useful information. To move them through the sales funnel, include calls to action on your blog posts that link to relevant product pages or your back-to-school campaign page. Countdown to school.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2013

We took all the necessary steps to become an official 501c3 and we made little changes to the event in the first year we hosted it. Energy Employees Claimant Assistance Project: If asking your community to generate content, make sure they know how to use the platform and tools. Partnerships. Test your assumptions. Fundraising.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 22, 2020

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you’re surely aware that Facebook fundraising is quite different from the digital efforts you conduct on other platforms. So, continue reading for our top tips to make the most of the platform. but let’s cover an overview of the highlights here: Facebook is a familiar platform.

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Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

In fact, data has found that nonprofits who are hosting virtual events are using the same channels and tactics to steward donors as they would in the in-person setting. Each event you host provides you with treasure troves of new content opportunities to build your social content calendar. Emails (19.9%). Direct Mail (19.2%).

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Qgiv

JUNE 10, 2022

Hosting fundraising events, whether online or in person, can yield great rewards for nonprofit organizations. Digital advertising offers an array of platforms that facilitate donations: Let’s talk about what kinds of online giving options are available for most nonprofit organizations. Social media contests. Online auctions.

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sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

If your bidders have to navigate between multiple platforms or your organization is forced to pore through spreadsheets of disorganized data, it’ll be much more difficult for your nonprofit to maximize success. Digital Marketing Platforms Like your database, this is another virtual auction tool that you likely already have at your disposal.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

So, if you have a team of people who are willing to sustain a few paper cuts in the quest to provide people with prettily-wrapped packages, consider hosting a gift-wrapping fundraiser to help gift givers out this holiday season. Host a serve-a-thon. Gingerbread house decorating contest. Pictures with Santa. Hot chocolate stand.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We saw a 108% increase in dollars raised on the Qgiv platform and a 100% increase in the total number of donations to our clients. Choose the right platform that will set you up to get the most out of your campaign. Our platform also provides personal fundraising dashboards for participants and tools for gamifying the campaign.

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See3

MARCH 12, 2008

Facebook is a platform — meaning, you can develop your own applications on top of their functionality. YouTube is now a platform. Once again, instead of making it easier to search videos elsewhere, Google is making it easier to host videos on YouTube. It is offering video-hosting for free. It is free.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Virtual peer-to-peer fundraisers can increase the reach of your organization, are often more cost-effective to plan and host than on-the-ground campaigns, and provide an added level of flexibility and convenience for supporters who can’t attend an in-person event. Host a virtual peer-to-peer fundraiser movie night! Movie nights.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

There are many options for peer-to-peer fundraising you can use: Contests Challenges Crowdfunding DIY fundraising A-thons (walk, bowl, etc.) Lastly, social media platforms are facing increased scrutiny and regulation. Countless receptions were hosted across the city for affinity groups and chapters.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Hosting a car wash is a classic fundraising event that’ll keep your community’s cars sparkling clean. To meet this demand, consider partnering with a local tree farm or nursery to host a Christmas tree or Christmas wreath fundraiser. Get kids excited about a fundraiser by hosting a pajama day at school. Costume contest.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

All donations will go directly to your organization through your website, mailbox or giving platform. Consider writing a short blog post about your #GivingTuesday campaign. Host a contest or giveaway on your social platforms to gain traction and increase engagement. Social media tips.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

I was an early adopter of this approach back in 2006 and over the years I have had the opportunity to raise over $250,000 for a charity that supports Cambodian children using these techniques as part of online giving contests like the Case Foundation’s America’s Giving Challenge. Enter online fundraising contests.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 1, 2012

My latest post on the Stanford Social Innovation Review blog is now up. You can read it and join the conversation on the SSIR blog , or read the copy below. —– In 2011, Washington, DC, became one of the first major metropolitan regions to host a multimillion-dollar local giving day: Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington.

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Care2

OCTOBER 31, 2013

and platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Vine, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) Are you making an effort to host house parties, happy hours? You can do this by sharing information on blogs, twitter, Facebook, as well as host quiz contests to engage your audience. There are so many devices (mobile devices, tablets, laptops, etc.)

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

The Value-add of Crowdsourcing: For me, the two biggest reasons to include crowdsourcing in your strategic design of community building or contests are: Crowdsourcing invites diversity by encouraging anyone with an idea or interest to participate. Looking forward to exploring all these topics in the session today and in future blog posts!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2008

Developers who code solutions that integrate with Kintera using their open API platform, Connect , can win $15,000 or $5,000 (not the $25 K their big logo seems to suggest – that’s just the total they will award.) The hosting costs, if you don’t qualify for free hosting, are pretty reasonable.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2012

As I wrote back in September when first covering Giving Tuesday, Giving Days are not a new idea and have been successful in local communities and entire states, like GiveMN which raised many millions of dollars in 24 hours using the Razoo platform its first year. The combination of bottom up and top down strategies could be powerful.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2010

We were lucky that Rob Cottingham from Social Signal was in the room cartoon blogging. He captured the key points above. Judy Chang presented an overview of PayPal’s contests, including its Regift the Fruitcake. ( I also learned about their giving app ). Cartoon by Rob Cottingham of Social Signal. Danielle @starfocus.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

The Collaborative used virtual networking happy hours, gamification and contests, and attendee-to-attendee live chat to facilitate this. Feedback: Many virtual conference platforms offer features that allow for sending participants surveys both after specific sessions, as well as about the event as a whole. How to Measure Success.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2022

No matter what you’re fundraising for, hosting a dance-a-thon can help you raise lots of money while also giving your supporters the opportunity to get moving and have fun. Why host a dance-a-thon fundraiser? Once you’ve decided to host a dance-a-thon, it’s time to start planning your fundraiser and event. Plan your event.

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See3

JANUARY 15, 2008

Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to submit their videos to the contest, hosted on DoGooderTV , the video sharing platform for nonprofits. The theme of this year’s contest is From the Ground Up: Using Technology to Engage Constituents and Make the World a Better Place. The finalists will be shown on www.DoGooder.tv

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

PlayMob is a UK-based platform that brings nonprofits and gaming studios together to create fun and charitable games. Games that Give is an entire platform dedicated to gaming for charity. TechSoup is hosting a Hackathon for Good series of events as part of the Transforming Communities project. Gamify Your Organization.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Foundation staff members are hosting these in several cities to show their interest in promising ideas on rejuvenating democracy. The contest is open to anyone — including journalists, local election officials, civic technologists, academics, businesses, nonprofits, governments, and individuals. The News Challenge Brief.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Audience size, breadth, and depth: If your organization has big lists, lots of traffic to your website or blog or social media pages, or big crowds at events, there are many ways to turn this into a donor benefit. A dedicated blog post about the sponsorship. Social media platforms come and go, but emails belong to you!

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