NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Turning your everyday supporters into fundraising superstars isn’t easy. Supporters raise significant amounts of money and bring new donors to your organization. So, how can you help supporters become fundraising superstars? Hold contests. Create contests that reward fundraising activity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

It is tempting to allow board members to skip fundraising, but this useful list is designed to give board members a wide range of tasks they can choose from to support the financial growth of your organization, and only a few involve directly asking for money. Give in-kind support to the organization in a way that actually helps.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Recruit loyal supporters to fundraise for your cause. 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. Recruit loyal supporters to fundraise for your cause. Create holiday-themed marketing materials.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2022

Examples include text-to-give campaigns, merchandise fundraisers, and virtual contests. In particular, many organizations have come to appreciate how virtual fundraising offers a cost-effective way to engage supporters, no matter their location. After partnering with a fundraising coordinator, you receive shoe collection materials.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 18, 2010

This case study explores how a small nonprofit, Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) , a contest winner in the first and second America’s Giving Challenges, is using social media effectively. They also understand how to avoid donor fatigue, the potential downside to online contests. Come join the discussion ! Come join the discussion !

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2010

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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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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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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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

Spend time using the platform you choose, and familiarize yourself with their tech support so you’ll feel confident when the big day arrives.The best fundraiser ideas always start with the audience in mind. Which artists would your supporters be thrilled to see? Facebook makes it easy to do this with its Watch Party feature.

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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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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Organize a Pumpkin Carving Contest. Why not host a pumpkin carving contest? The easiest way to organize a pumpkin carving contest is to ask your school or a local business to host it. Cordially invite your supporters to your first-ever fundraiser they don’t have to go to. That’s right! Find Parking.

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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: . Peer-to-peer potential.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Halloween can give your nonprofit a great opportunity to have supporters run peer-to-peer fundraising for your cause. These are great communities to run peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities for causes that support the local area. Here are some fun peer-to-peer fundraising ideas to try with your supporters. Halloween bake sale.

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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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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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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising software solutions provide a platform that nonprofits can use to empower their supporters to collect donations on their behalf. These platforms typically include tools to allow supporters to create customized donation pages, set personal fundraising goals, and share the pages on social media.

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AFP Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2011

ASPCA Ties 1 Million Facebook Fans To Contest For More - TheNonProfitTimes : The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) hit 1 million Facebook fans on October 3 and is commemorating the milestone with a “We ‘Like’ You, Too!” sweepstakes for all of its supporters.

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Care2

AUGUST 12, 2012

This is why it’s important that nonprofits start focusing more on long term campaigns and multichannel marketing plans to engage their base and keep supporters feeling inspired and motivated to take action and be a part of your movement. Determine the types of actions supporters can take online and on the ground. Sound familiar?

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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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Whole Whale

AUGUST 13, 2020

Expand this task to managing a public contest for supporters to email in pictures that volunteers can then clean up and put into the master library. Build volunteer relationships, create new opportunities for existing supporters, and develop a donor pipeline. Facebook Fundraising Stewardship. Engage More Volunteers.

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NetWits

JUNE 22, 2011

Sample tweets, emails, Facebook posts, employee memos, phone scripts, communication plans, and anything else they’ll need to inspire and manage their team. Create team-specific communications and contests. Chances are, being a team captain is one many “priorities” in someone’s life. And I mean everything. Role of Nonprofits.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Social media is all about connection, so you should use it to actively connect with your supporters using these tips. . Incentivize engagement by hosting a giveaway or other fun contest just for new followers on your platform of choice. Prioritizing existing donor relationships is important not only for securing donations for future.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

That means you must have a comprehensive understanding of your supporters’ demographics and interests Leverage tools like your CRM platform and previous social media analytics to pinpoint who your audience is and what they care about. Longer-form content suits Facebook users, while shorter-form videos work well for Instagram users.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 27, 2014

Every dollar is tightly contested by other nonprofits whose missions are often equally as noble as your own. It is amazing that every nonprofit does not already have a Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or all three and more social media platforms. Image courtesy of Fundraiser Help. Interact via social media.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

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. This approach helped them build a genuine community of supporters. Run a contest! How to become an expert on social media branding. And the best part?

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

With 300 million active users, Facebook is a natural starting place. As of September 2009, scores of Facebook applications have been developed to support the nonprofit sector in one way. As of September 2009, scores of Facebook applications have been developed to support the nonprofit sector in one way.

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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. If you have, you certainly aren’t alone.

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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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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Would it be appropriate to post a blanket thank you on our Facebook page? Dear What’s Enough, Congrats on receiving more tribute gifts, and good on you for considering the best ways to recognize the generous supporters who refer these gifts to you. Would a mention in our quarterly newsletter be appropriate? What would you suggest?

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

You can use a Facebook event, Eventbrite or a simple campaign site like splashthat. Think a walk-a-thon meets those highway sponsorship programs: Get supporters to sponsor teams at a rate of $X per pound of trash collected. Inspire your supporters to channel their inner Joey Chestnut and stuff their face for good. Eat for Good.

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Whole Whale

MAY 23, 2022

Giving your supporters a way to celebrate their Dad and give back can be a wonderful tradition to start in a community. Also, Father’s day actually owes its history to nonprofits for its creation, so supporting charity is in the day’s DNA. Find a way to connect your donors to the cause they’re supporting. Use social media.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 8, 2017

Turning your supporters into fundraising superstars isn’t easy. Supporters can raise significant amounts of money and bring new donors to your organization. Organizations that turn supporters into fundraisers continue to be leaders in online fundraising , and this growth is now an important contributor to their overall revenue.

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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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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 14, 2012

Their goal is to help supporters understand and memorize the simple call-to-action: donate to us on June 14 th. Ideally, you want to get to the point where supporters quickly respond to your calls. Since the Twive contest kicked off a couple months ago, these nonprofits got to work. The Importance of a Strong Community.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 24, 2010

Chase gives $5 million to nonprofits based solely on the votes of regular folk on Facebook. " In reality, the challenge illustrated exactly why these "vote for me" contests in the nonprofit world have got to go away. Will those votes translate into viable support and advocate engagement later? " pleas.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Organization Size: 125 exotic cats, 9 paid staff, 107 volunteers, 80,000 supporters. Facebook: facebook.com/BigCatRescue. The Pay to Play schemes are what cause so much breeding, abuse and then abandonment, but the people paying for these photo ops and play sessions don’t know what they are supporting. Name: Carol Baskin.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 10, 2009

While I was offline today enjoying Mother's Day and the beautiful weather (as much as I could with seasonal allergies), Target launched its version of an online contest. on Facebook, Network for Good, Global Giving and Parade Magazine in 2007. This contest was based on the total amount raised.

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