Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the timely and compelling new book, Leading With Heart. How do leaders help team members realize their gifts so they can be used with others?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

You can auction off art donated by local artists, as well as jewelry, candles, and other crafts; trips donated by people who own vacation properties or timeshares; and gift cards to popular restaurants and businesses. Online Contest: Online contests are fun, easy, and interactive. Then, open up to questions and discussion.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Build excitement through your Instagram event promotion by posting teasers about your event line-up, contests, and ticket deals. Host contests and giveaways to boost engagement. Engage your followers even before your event by hosting Instagram contests and giveaways. Create rules for each of your contest or giveaway posts.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 16, 2023

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the compelling book, Leading With Heart. How do leaders help team members realize their gifts so they can be used with others?

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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. Give feedback, ask questions, and make people feel heard. The organization has posted a photo and a question to showcase their interest in the follower’s stories. Run a contest!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Those who lead with heart consistently have discussions with their teams about their unexpressed needs, fears, desires, gifts, and sense of purpose , explain the authors of the timely and compelling book, Leading With Heart. How do leaders help team members realize their gifts so they can be used with others?

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AccelEvents

JULY 28, 2021

They would likely be happy to donate a gift of some sort or furnish additional funds to you for the right to put their name on the contest. Gift cards for Amazon or a food delivery service are great prize options. 5. You can do a contest like the one above or do something different. Choose Incentives.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

Maybe your organization even uses some early AI for administrative tasks, like a chatbot for questions. I tried ChatGPT and can tell you it writes wonderful haikus, crafted a pretty decent Valentine’s Day message for my sweetheart, and correctly predicted many of the matchups in my colleagues’ Holiday Movie bracket contest.

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NetWits

JUNE 2, 2011

Which begs the question. Here are a few ways nonprofits are rewarding their fundraisers: Virginia Beach Bike MS – Bike shop gift certificates, VIP parking, a 30-minute massage and an invitation to their awards dinner await participants who raise over $4,000. Sponsor-donated items like bike tune-ups, massages and gift cards.

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NTEN

AUGUST 29, 2013

Take this quick survey and be entered in a drawing to win an Amazon.com gift certificate. Here''s an interesting question: Can nonprofits increase voting? A new study out by Nonprofit VOTE explored this question and found that nonprofits are able to reach the people that campaigns miss and who are not expected to vote.

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AccelEvents

JULY 9, 2020

It is likely that they would be happy to donate a gift of some sort or furnish additional funds to you for the rights to put their name on the contest. Gift cards for Amazon or a food delivery service are great prize options. You can do a contest like the one above or do something different. Choose Incentives.

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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. To learn more you can read the full report on the Case Foundation website - How Giving Days Can Strengthen Nonprofit Communities. 1,200 Participating nonprofits.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Even though the calls were simply to check in with donors and see how they were doing during a trying time, it also resulted in gifts. Focus on how their past gifts are still making a difference and give them opportunities to ask questions about your organization. This is any type of gift that isn’t financial!

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

50 gift card for $5,000 raised). Hold contests. Create contests that reward fundraising activity. While success stories may have provided ideas, these sessions will let fundraisers “ask the experts” and get their questions answered. When someone creates a fundraising page, call to say thanks and answer questions.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The key to successful fundraising is asking smarter questions. We’re here to talk about “Raising More Money By Asking and Answering Better Questions.” There’s also a Q&A box specifically, your questions might be a little more visible there if you use that one. We’ll take questions at the end.

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NetWits

AUGUST 23, 2011

Get their first gift. Received at least one gift, but not reached their goal. Not yet received a gift. I haven’t received any gifts and frankly don’t have the time. Include a sample email and talk about the impact of gifts ( Did you know just raising $25 can provide sick kids with a toy this holiday?).

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AccelEvents

JULY 9, 2020

It is likely that they would be happy to donate a gift of some sort or furnish additional funds to you for the rights to put their name on the contest. Gift cards for Amazon or a food delivery service are great prize options. You can do a contest like the one above or do something different. Choose Incentives.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 1, 2021

There are definitely things that will make it more successful, like: Consider a matching gift. If you have a donor willing to match every gift dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000, $5,000, or some other amount, you will get more donations. Your gift will give a child the opportunity to enroll in school for the first time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and #GivingTuesday launched #MyGivingStory – a social media campaign and contest that asks people around country to tell their giving stories: to whom they give and why it is meaningful to them. I am honored to be a judge for the contest! Here is how to enter: How to Enter #MyGivingStory.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Team up with local news.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Donors love to know that their money was leveraged, and with matching gifts, they’re essentially giving two gifts for the price of one. In fact, one of the main reasons why Millennials donate is because they know their gift will be matched. Matching gifts are also a great way to boost donations mid-campaign.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and #GivingTuesday launched #MyGivingStory – a social media campaign and contest that asks people around country to tell their giving stories: to whom they give and why it is meaningful to them. I am honored to be a judge for the contest! The call for submissions runs through November 24.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Peer-to-peer fundraising is an incredible opportunity that leverages your supporters’ personal networks to expand the reach of your campaign and solicit gifts. Depending on your mission, you might find more value in asking for in-kind gifts rather than fundraising for money. Virtual Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas. Virtual supply drive.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

We’re willing to bet $1 that there’s at least one you haven’t thought of — and if that one is #34, we have some questions for you…. Help your supporters out and create a Donation-for-Dad gift that gives them a nice printable or ecard telling their dad that a gift was made in his name. Canva is a great tool for designing images.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

Asking the right question can help you jump that hurdle or find a way around. Their gift helps fulfill their personal philanthropic goals. You might get really excited about restaurant nights, candle parties, t-shirt sales, or voting contests. That’s when you’ll need to get creative and think outside the box. Monthly giving.

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See3

MAY 28, 2007

One way to get people to create content for you is through contests. A common form of contest among companies is the “create a commercial&# contest. Among organizations, contests may seem like a short-cut to get compelling content, and cheaply. The current Heinz contest is a great example.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

SmartOnline just wrapped up an Invent Your Mobile App contest. St Louis Volunteen won, two Millennials are the ones that developed it – geolocation app to find volunteering opportunities, find contests, find things tied to schools, and sharing on social media. They want to know how their gift will be used.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Begin by answering these questions: Do you want this to be the kick-off to (or a piece of) your EOY campaign? Will there be matching gifts? Matching Gifts. Your Gift Today Gives More. We have a gift for you. Beginning of the Year-End Matching gift campaign. Follow up every gift with a ‘thank you’.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 4, 2010

Photo by Dietrich of Joey Chestnut, Winner of the 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest. Joey Chestnut won the Nathan’s hot dog eating contest in 2008. It does require that someone inside of the organization can help with one-on-one coaching, answer questions, provide support, and do this without loosing their enthusiasm.

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Care2

AUGUST 22, 2013

For each major marketing initiative answer the following questions. Share a story, donate money, sign up for a contest, watch a video, etc.). Thank people, answer questions, follow up, and show personality to build on these relationships. What are the short-term and long-term goals and objectives? Who are the target audiences?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

You may save some of these options for major donors, or sustainers, those who have given at least three years in a row, or donors who helped with a high stakes campaign like establishing a matching gift, putting the organization in their will, helping with a capital campaign or doing something else spectacular. Do this without a solicitation.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 8, 2017

50 gift card for $5,000 raised). Hold contests. Create contests that reward fundraising activity. While success stories may have provided ideas, these sessions will let fundraisers “ask the experts” and get their questions answered. When someone creates a fundraising page, call to say thanks and answer questions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 11, 2010

Since this was an experiment to test social networking, I did not send an appeal to friends and family in the way people do when they raise funds for a run or walk, or want you to vote for a particular contest. But I would be willing to bet that the particular donors would not have given a gift if it wasn’t for this effort.

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Qgiv

JUNE 10, 2022

A question nonprofit administrators often ask is, “what can we do to increase our visibility and create more revenue to carry out our mission?”. Social media contests. Examples of these include Double the Donation online matching gift resources and 360 MatchPro matching gift software.

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See3

SEPTEMBER 1, 2008

Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? Case Soup: Nonprofit Video Secrets Revealed! All Rights Reserved Sitemap • Privacy Policy • Newsletter Sign-Up • Contact • About Us

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See3

JANUARY 21, 2008

It’s a dumb question because I know you can. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? Case Soup: Nonprofit Video Secrets Revealed!

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See3

JULY 12, 2007

Or is that the wrong question? Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? Makes sense right. I want to know whether the investment I made in this marketing is paying off.

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