Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Once you’ve gathered this information, you should be able to answer common questions like: Where should you post? Create interactive engagement opportunities Use your social media to go beyond posting static, one-sided updates. Instead, leverage interactive content to grow your online community.

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AccelEvents

JULY 9, 2020

Gamification can encourage friendly competition leading event attendees to interact with one another in a more authentic and natural way than they might otherwise. Increase data collection: Event gamification requires the audience to interact with the event app or platform. Will your gamification highlight your event sponsors?

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NetWits

MARCH 7, 2011

South by South West Interactive 2011 is upon us. Come ready to interact, discuss and be challenged to think differently about how technology enables world changing impact. … My one request of you: If you could ask one question of this panel, what would it be? Blackbaud @ SXSW 2011. It’s that time again. You coming?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

Celebratory interactions should be a consistent part of your engagement and content calendar, so set up systems to capture and share alumni personal, social, and professional news. 5. Images, Questions, and Comments Inspire Facebook Engagement. The real question for you to answer which images drive better engagement.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

Two-Player Game: they want to interact, know your leadership and staff. Develop a mobile app to get people interacting with your organization and encourage, track and inspire volunteering. SmartOnline just wrapped up an Invent Your Mobile App contest. Ask initial questions: What are you doing already?

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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

MAY 25, 2011

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. Create an online community for your fundraisers to interact and share their ideas. Provide samples of everything.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2010

I love designing panels, not only the content but the interactive piece as well. Judy Chang presented an overview of PayPal’s contests, including its Regift the Fruitcake. ( I also learned about their giving app ). We opened with a question about what we thought were the most innovative approaches in contests.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 11, 2010

A conversational case study is a write up our interviews identifying a few questions we still have. How have you used social media to personalize your interactions with potential supporters? The first case study explores how a small organization, Darius Goes West , was successful in AGC. What techniques are you using? Does it work?

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 1, 2012

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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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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NTEN

JULY 6, 2011

Include a question or encourage readers to share their thoughts in every post. Ask open-ended, rather than yes/no questions, to get the most thoughtful, personal responses and open up the room for others. It can be as simple and subtle as “What are your questions?” vs. “Do you have questions?”. What If They Ask ?

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

One of the top questions we get asked at Whole Whale is “how can we attract new online donors to our organization?” The most common mistake we see is trying to acquire a donor on the “first date” interaction only, instead of viewing donor acquisition like a longer relationship that must be nurtured over time.

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NetWits

AUGUST 23, 2011

Knowing this is the case, make it a point to provide sample tweets and Facebook posts, hold contests that encourage social media participation, interact with your participants online by asking them questions and responding to their comments, and most of all, celebrate their achievements every chance you get.

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Care2

AUGUST 11, 2009

Take advantage of polls and contests Nonprofits typically use Facebook fan pages to post the latest news about their organization’s issues and campaigns but often forget that people online like interactives such as taking a poll or participating in contests.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Focus on how their past gifts are still making a difference and give them opportunities to ask questions about your organization. Further, by inviting the students who are benefiting from the Family Stability Fund, the donors can get first-hand interaction with those that they are helping. Make An Emergency Fundraising Appeal.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2012

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?” Sweepstakes Applet: If you considering running a contest, GOSO’s Sweepstakes applet makes it easy to manage. Twitter: There are two different apps to integrate Twitter.

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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!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2008

The Nature Conservancy has used Flickr Group to host a photo contest on its Web site. Looking to tap into this, we launched a photo contest where the prize would be featuring the winning images along side the photography that they have told us they like so much. Why did your decide to set up a group on Flickr? Keep them engaged.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 21, 2008

This week's Ask Britt question comes from a friend who is helping a changemaker launch a new book. Have a Contest Everybody loves to win, and contests move quickly over the web. Here are a few ideas: • A video book trailer, or video book review contest. Flickr photo contest. Here are a handful of ideas: 1.

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Forj

JULY 5, 2017

It looks like an obvious question, but don’t be fooled. This case study will explore how the AGS translated this simple question into a campaign for celebrating enthusiasm, spotlighting AGS leadership, and raising funds for our foundation (all with little-to-no budget). “What three words describe your profession?”

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Here are some ways you keep your supporters engaged during the event: Offer a prize or a registration fee donation match for the team that gets the most questions right. Include extra elements in your trivia game, like the opportunity to phone a friend or steal a question from another team. Who shares your contests?

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Achieve

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Answer questions such as: How do I start a Facebook fundraiser? Whether a conference, a gala, or a trivia contest, you can live stream the event directly on Facebook. Your supporters can experience the event and interact with their friends and family near and far all at the same time. How do I donate to a Facebook fundraiser?

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See3

JULY 12, 2007

Home • About Us Mission Team News Partners Careers • Services Overview Interactive Marketing Video Web Design and Development • Clients Clients List Client Login • Resources Overview Events YouTube for Nonprofits Guide to Online Video Video FAQs Our Blog • Contact POSTED BY Michael Hoffman JUL 12, 2007 How many site visitors do you have?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2010

Someone said to me during a workshop a few weeks back – it really sucks to log into Facebook and see a two-star post quality ranking. This prompted me to post a question on my wall: How many of you Facebook Page admins notice your post quality ranking every time you visit? Techniques for More Engagement. Is there an App for that?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

I did an interactive master class on networked leadership and the practices of becoming a networked nonprofit for over 300 nonprofits seated at round tables as the last session of the day.

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NTEN

JUNE 22, 2011

Two-Player Game: they want to interact, know your leadership and staff. Develop a mobile app to get people interacting with your organization and encourage, track and inspire volunteering. SmartOnline just wrapped up an Invent Your Mobile App contest. Ask initial questions: What are you doing already?

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Mobile St. Louis Donor Blackberry 55

Classy

JULY 14, 2021

As you organize your nonprofit virtual fundraising event , you’ll also want to ask yourself questions during planning, execution, and follow-up on whether your schedule is respectful of your participants’ time. Our staff was there to welcome them, do the final tech check, and answer any questions or concerns. How to Measure Success.

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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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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2011

The chat kicked off with the question, "What makes a great tweet?" Genuinely connecting with an influencer, by directing questions or responses to them in addition to retweeting their content, can help raise your organizations profile on Twitter. Action can be thought of as creating conversation.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 25, 2010

Even ArtPrize , the "radically open" art festival that was judged last year by public vote alone, will incorporate a juried contest as well this year. I've been thinking about this as I prep some interactive prototypes for the Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum, a Seattle-based museum of pop culture.

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See3

DECEMBER 7, 2007

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

FEBRUARY 11, 2008

Home • About Us Mission Team News Partners Careers • Services Overview Interactive Marketing Video Web Design and Development • Clients Clients List Client Login • Resources Overview Events YouTube for Nonprofits Guide to Online Video Video FAQs Our Blog • Contact POSTED BY Michael Hoffman FEB 11, 2008 john.he.is

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Connection Cafe

MAY 8, 2017

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. Create an online community for your fundraisers to interact and share their ideas. Provide samples of everything.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Along with 3 colleagues, we volunteered to develop an entry for the Apps for America 2 contest , sponsored by the Sunlight Foundation. The result displays in table format as well as visualized on an interactive shaded map of the US. Our entry was not only fun, but useful -- a bonus! Use an international standard for time.

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See3

FEBRUARY 14, 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!

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This will help you stand out from the crowded digital landscape and make interacting with your content a memorable experience. For example, younger generations prefer interacting via social media, while older demographics tend to use email more often. Online contests or challenges. Online contests or challenges.

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