Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

What’s your favorite example of technology helping people create positive change in the world? This year, the Tweetsgiving campaign also asked people to gather in person, offline and have gratitude parties, where people could also donate in person to the project. Enter the Contest. Technology for Change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Mari Smith pointed to this blog post from All Facebook explaining the metric and how it has been implemented in apps. The next action was an uncontrollable desire to compare my “People Talking About” with my peers, realizing that benchmarking of meaningless data is well, meaningless. Photo by lecercle.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Pay for the admission or ticket fee for people who you think should attend your nonprofit’s events with the hope they’ll donate on-site or in the future. Facebook , Reddit , LinkedIn , and Twitter have great options. Help the organization get authorized for receiving donations on Facebook. other people in your network.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 18, 2010

Note from Beth: There has been a variety of criticism of contests. Nonprofit consultant Hildy Gottlieb has been a vocal skeptic and is deeply philosophically opposed to online contests as a method of change in the social sector. Earlier this month, I sent out a few tweets asking for the counterpoint to Hildy's view.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

For years, I’ve been a vocal critic of Facebook’s policy not to provide advertising grants to nonprofits. So, I’m thrilled that my colleagues at ActionSprout with support from Facebook, are giving away $2 million in Facebook advertising credits to 2,000 nonprofits. How #MyGivingStory Works.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2022

Examples include text-to-give campaigns, merchandise fundraisers, and virtual contests. Add information that encourages people not to attend the event in the invitation. Consider sharing a challenge on a platform like Facebook that makes it easy for people to connect and share with their friends. Educational nonprofits.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

You may want to consider charging more for entry on weekends than on weekdays because people are more likely to have time off from work during the weekend and are therefore more inclined to attend events like this one. Consider which option is easiest for participants (some people might not carry cash). Throw a Costume Party.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

Here are some of the benefits of virtual fundraisers: Reach a far wider audience, introducing your cause to people worldwide. Connect with new people who might not come to an in-person event. It’s harder still when so many people have Zoom fatigue. People are so different in how they respond to humor.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Ladder of Love on Facebook. I was lucky enough to spend my last afternoon in Alaska driving to Talkeetna with Aliza Sherman who lives in Alaska who I’ve known since 1995 and with Cassandra Stalzer my host! I love the framework she created for identifying and cultivating Super Fans on Facebook.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2012

I ran into John Haydon who helped me with my new Facebook brand page. He presented me with a copy of new book, Facebook Marketing for Dummies. One topic I’ve been researching is the answer to this Facebook question, “What free or low cost apps are there for nonprofit brand pages?”

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Start by thinking about the values and themes people associate with the holiday, then find connections between those values and the cause your campaign supports. 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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Connection Cafe

JUNE 21, 2018

A question I have often heard: should nonprofits focus on email or Facebook? An email sent to 100,000 people can easily spark tens or hundreds of times more messages to Congress than the same appeal sent via a Facebook page with 100,000 followers. . Facebook Strengths: . Facebook Weaknesses: . Pay to play.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2010

Note from Beth: Anne Mai Bertlesen and I had a quick exchange at the end of year after I blogged about the Pepsi and Chase Giving Contests in December. She offered to write a guest post that provides an "insider's perspective" having run a number of cause-related ventures including contests.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

The DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is back and calling for your best 2011 nonprofit videos! The 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is taking submissions starting February 1st. The 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is taking submissions starting February 1st. Are you a nonprofit?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2012

Marnie Webb, one of TechSoup Global's CEOs was a judge for their contest, where winners are highlighted below. Presentation Contest! And a big congratulations to all the presentation contest participants. contest@sliderocket.com. presentation in the contest. #2 people in the developing world.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 18, 2010

launched a contest on Facebook. At the time, it was one of the biggest online contests thus far, open to more than 500,000 charities and offering over $5 million in prizes. (In In December, Pepsi topped that amount with its Pepsi Refresh, a contest offering $20 million in prizes and also launching this week.) .

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 4, 2022

All the elements are there, people talking to neighbors, a fun spirit of giving (candy at least), all that is waiting is your cause campaign that fits. Halloween Costume Contest. Pumpkin Carving Contest. This is another great contest idea that can get people engaged and excited about your cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2016

MyGivingStory, in its second year, is a nationwide campaign and social media storytelling contest to inspire public discussion about the reasons people give. MyGivingStory, in its second year, is a nationwide campaign and social media storytelling contest to inspire public discussion about the reasons people give.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Rather than donating the money to nonprofits through a traditional corporate responsibility grant program, Pepsi will jump on the online contest bandwagon. Pepsi will have contests every month for 10 months beginning Jan. As of this writing, 1,027,398 people joined Chase’s fan page to cast votes for their favorite charities.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

The fundraiser—whether it’s an inspired event, online appeal or one-time contest—should of course be considered an important component of any non-profit’s campaigning effort. For instance, ever get swept up in the Facebook videos that automatically play as you scroll through your feed page? Lean on your core supporters.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Congratulations to NTEN Member the Humane Society of the United States for reaching 1,000,000 Fans on Facebook! Right now, they're using the big, round number to try to reach even more folks: They have a custom landing tab on Facebook for the campaign, tied to a contest: they're asking their fans to share their pets' stories and photos.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Would it be appropriate to post a blanket thank you on our Facebook page? You’ll want to demonstrate two types of impact: Mission impact: How people, animals, nature, or a cause were meaningfully helped. If they asked people to direct gifts your way, be sure to warmly thank them for this as well. What would you suggest?

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 13, 2020

Volunteering has always brought people together in service of a common cause but now we must do this online due to COVID-19. There are more people than ever stuck at home and ready to work, the question is how to engage them? Facebook Fundraising Stewardship. Virtual Volunteer Tools Bundle.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Additionally, it’s an even bigger one right now because of how much time people are spending online while in quarantine. Organic posting, running contests, and incorporating social media marketing in emails are all great ways to get started on your branding journey. Post a Facebook survey. Run a contest! Image Source: St.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

With 300 million active users, Facebook is a natural starting place. Moreover, the company reports that people who are 35 years and older make up the fastest growing user demographic, which corresponds to the demographic mostly likely to make a donation online. and Canada. Over $5 million has been raised in 2009 alone.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 11, 2011

. —– Have you thought about running a contest or crowdsourcing ideas for your organization or community group? In a previous job, I had the opportunity to help run crowdsourcing contests for new and innovative technologies that help nonprofits and the world. to people in the crowd (as in, expand beyond your community).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Note from Beth: This post was written before the New York Times article describing a misstep with the Pepsi Charity Contest. If they don't a dollar, at least the contest has helped inspire them to dip their toes in the social media waters. Those who use Facebook, Twitter and Linked-In solicited the support of friends and followers.

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NetWits

MARCH 8, 2012

Fundraising Results: Close to 18,000 people participated in this online fundraising contest resulting in over $2 million dollars being given to 1,200 participating nonprofits. percent Facebook activation rate of people talking about the giving day—1,716 of the total 1,726 fans. 1,200 Participating nonprofits.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 25, 2010

"This contest was the culmination of a two-part "vote for me" cause marketing strategy that started in November and has been rife with controversy. "This contest was the culmination of a two-part "vote for me" cause marketing strategy that started in November and has been rife with controversy.

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NTEN

JUNE 18, 2009

Facebook provides an unprecedented opportunity for nonprofits: 200 million monthly active users, about half of whom are signing in and communicating with their friends on a daily basis, is an organizer's dream. The Love Without Boundaries Foundation created a cause despite being small, entirely new to Facebook, and having no paid staff.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Facebook: facebook.com/BigCatRescue. We have two full-time, paid people working on social networking along with me. Most of the perils that big cats face are the result of exploiters banking on the fact that people are mesmerized by tigers and want to touch them. Name: Carol Baskin. Title: CEO. Website: BigCatRescue.org.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 4, 2013

People loose interest. People have limited time (and limited attention) for yet another email in their already overloaded inbox. It’s not enough to ask people to join your email list. The truth is, people are asking themselves this question every time you ask them to join your email list. Photo Contests.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Try hosting a Twitter (now known as X) Q&A relevant to your mission or service or a livestream on Twitch, Instagram, and Facebook. Challenge your members to a photo contest, and require that all entries use the same branded hashtag. Making it a monthly occurrence gives your members a reason to hit your follow button.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 14, 2012

Since the Twive contest kicked off a couple months ago, these nonprofits got to work. They did keyword searches on Twitter to talk to people they have something in common with, began engaging people on Facebook with conversation topics, and pinning images on Pinterest to get the sharing going.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

And in a digital world where 55% of people who engage with nonprofits on social media take some action, that’s a substantial missed opportunity. Understand your audience As the old saying goes, you can’t be all things to all people. Longer-form content suits Facebook users, while shorter-form videos work well for Instagram users.

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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. Just like. a multi-channel approach to fundraising. These can be run in a lot of creative ways.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2008

Note: I've had this blog post in a draft for about a week and was reminded about it when I saw this post over at the NTEN blog asking Is Facebook A Bust or Is Obama's Model the Future ? But the denominations of the donations remain small, and it's not clear that one-off contests will lead to more.

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