NetWits

JUNE 2, 2011

Relay for Life – Incentives like Bose speakers; iPods and sweatshirts are awarded for reaching fundraising levels ranging from $250 to $10,000. The UGA Relay for Life Chapter offered additional contests the week of the event, with prizes ranging from a Smartphone to airline tickets.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 15, 2010

and world economies slowly sputter back to life, competition for donors, volunteers, and partners has never been more intense. Leave a comment on this post explaining what your organization’s singular, most important activity will be in 2011 that will at-once drive social impact, engage supporters and increase revenues.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2006

Although I could participate via Second Life. Guests: Chris Burke (media artist, creator of This Spartan Life ) Eddo Stern (media artist, maker of Landlord Vigilante ) Alex Chan (creator of The French Democracy ). Chris Burke is winner of Save the Net viral video contest - check out the video here. Check this out.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 12, 2006

Several months ago, I made my first Second Life Machinima, " I'm a Pianist In Second Life " after discovering Robbie Dingo 's instruments. (I I was little afraid that I might end up not only wasting time making music videos in Second Life, but actually composing a theme song. I have a flute, cello, and grand piano.)

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

However, if someone well-known in your community asks for gifts to be made to your organization—whether it’s for a special life-cycle event or because they participated in your walkathon—you may want to save these up and send the honoree a weekly list. Some honorees will have lots and lots of donations, while others may have one or two.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

In addition to daily life skills, Direct Service Professionals help residents learn volunteer skills, shopping, money management, employment skills, and how to access their community. Emmaus client Randy shares how the organization has enriched his life. Shared Living. Fundraising and Events. The Emmaus-ing Race.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

One of the most amazing nonprofit storytellers I ever heard in my life is Alberto Cairo (International Committee of the Red Cross) who delivered a truly inspirational speech during the International Fundraising Congress closing plenary. I am honored to be a judge for the contest! The call for submissions runs through November 24.

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NetWits

MARCH 8, 2012

It’s a day-to-day fact of life. 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. Most nonprofits need to raise money to survive. 1,200 Participating nonprofits. 17,838 individual donations.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 22, 2007

"What was most alarming about creating "A Drop of Life" is that it began as a pure fiction, and as I began to do my research, I began to realize that the sci-fi [water] meters that I had created, already existed in ten countries. As the end of the trailer states, "Who Controls Water Controls Life." Just twenty years from now.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Why the Video Contest Worked Video contests are one of the most challenging kinds of participatory projects to pull off. MSI did three things that most organizations don't or can't do when they set up a video contest: They got a TON of local, national, and international press. That will come later. A girl who loves aviation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Note from Beth: I've been writing about online contests that use social media and crowdsourcing techniques. As frequent readers of this blog know, many pitfalls of online contests have been discussed here. So, what’s different about this contest than other online contests?

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 24, 2012

How to Prepare Your Community for a Major Change « The Community Manager – "Change: it’s the one constant in life. " Direct Energy | Direct Energy Contest | Reduce Your Use for GoodReduce Your Use – "Nonprofits, you know it: small changes can make a big difference.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Interactive content like challenges, contests, polls, and filters offers a different way for supporters to get to know your organization’s personality. For instance, a volunteer-created “day in the life” challenge video posted under a unique hashtag can be a compelling volunteer recruitment tool.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

To celebrate all the new life brought into the world, host a petting zoo for families and animal lovers to enjoy. Nowruz poetry contest Nowruz, also known as the Persian New Year, is another opportunity to celebrate with your community if you serve a Persian community. You can also include activities for the children of the community.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 5, 2013

And we love chronicling daily life. We photograph breakfast, road signs, sunsets, and precious moments in between life happenings because that's the power of storytelling. We are visual creatures. Any Instagram feed is testament to that, right? But, it's really what we do with those stories that makes the magic happen.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

My Dirty Life & Times. Here's my contest. Tags: contest. They also implemented a bloggers outreach campaign to do a product giveaway. They asked me to participate along with several colleagues. Fine Blog . Katya's Non-Profit Marketing Blog. Amy Sample Ward. Leave a comment sharing your "Theory of Change".

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Pumpkin Carving Contest. come judge the contest. Organize age-appropriate carnival games, incorporate a pumpkin carving contest, rent a bouncy house, and have your most artistic staff member or volunteer paint faces. You can run the event via Zoom, or have some teams in person and others on Zoom for a cool hybrid option.

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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. Most every device can send a text message. Mobile Roadmap.

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Classy

JULY 26, 2021

If you’re hosting an event for National Nonprofit Day, invite virtual volunteers to spread the word on social media or judge a live contest. . Remember, telling a compelling story can bring your work to life and help donors make the emotional connection that so often drives giving.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

The contestants on The Great British Baking Show manage to get it right with impressive frequency. Given the many ways a fundraising plan can make your life easier, it’s hard to understand why so many organizations don’t have them. But seriously, 100% retention is unrealistic because life is fluid and peoples’ situations change.

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Achieve

JUNE 21, 2023

Include the sponsor’s name in certain event activities, such as a “Hole-in-One Contest Presented by Sponsor” or “Sponsor Photo Booth.” About the Author Logan Foote Logan Foote has been around the game of golf nearly his entire life. Offer memorable event experiences that leave a lasting impression on attendees.

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NetWits

MARCH 7, 2011

With more than eight years of experience in the nonprofit arena, he has worked with a diverse group of organizations including LIVESTRONG, United Methodist Church, American Heart Association, Family Life, Darkness to Light, University of Richmond, Big Brother Big Sisters, ChildFund Int’l, and more. Follow Frank on Twitter.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 18, 2011

The chapter was less about why, what, and how to measure and more about evaluating your program, educating partners, and reiterating on your program. The chapter also talks about what may happen in real life: a sponsor may not be happy with the results and the book offers some good tips for dealing with this situation.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

TechSoup Global has had a busy year so far with new ventures, exciting contests, and global recognition. Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest. That's why TechSoup Global, NetSquared and Microsoft teamed up to launch the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest last November. The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Contest is here!

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CauseVox

MARCH 4, 2021

If you’re part of a sorority or fraternity or an alum of a fraternal organization, you know that an important element of your Greek life is fundraising for your organization. One of the hallmarks of Greek life is tradition. You could create faux Olympic games as a peer-to-peer fundraiser, do a sleep-out, or host a costume contest.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 15, 2009

- Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (FEBA) of Maastricht University are conducting a survey: "We are investigating the effects of online social network memberships on your daily life. In particular, we are interested in the role of social network sites and receiving information about job openings."

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NetWits

JUNE 22, 2011

Chances are, being a team captain is one many “priorities” in someone’s life. Create team-specific communications and contests. If you want increase participation, grow your teams by providing resources, managing and cultivating your team captains. Providing Resources. And I mean everything. Role of Nonprofits.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Take a look at how HikeFor.com is helping Donate Life America raise funds. Or host a rib, pie, or hot dog eating contest and have your own tip jars for people to support their favorite competitors in the form of donations. Provide water station stops and set up a picnic at the end for people that raise money. Host a Prom for a Purpose.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

Data storytelling is about bringing your data to life in three simple steps: Explore: find patterns and insights Monitor: check performance (leading indicators and key performance indicators) Explain: go beyond the what and dig further into the why. Track successes and failures to inform future strategy. “Be Be intimate with your data.

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Care2

AUGUST 12, 2012

When you focus on one-off marketing campaigns (even if they are done through multiple channels) that don’t have a long shelf life, you see a quick bump and everyone at the organization is jumping for joy. Often they are looking for a quick fix, which is just bad strategy and frankly a waste of money.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 28, 2010

TechSoup Global has an upcoming Digital Story Telling contest, getting orgs to put together 60 second vid’s about what they do/who they are. Second Life and IRL at TechSoup HQ in SF. You can look at #sfaddis to see what they did recently from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2012

There was an overwhelming amount of talent and stories shared through the contest! WHERE: San Francisco – TechSoup Headquarters; Online – Live-stream on Facebook and in Second Life. Check out the full playlist of videos on YouTube and gallery of photo sets on Flickr. WHEN: Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 7:00 p.m. Pacific time.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Here are some great examples that are pretty easy to acquire: Fishing equipment Boating items like life jackets Outdoor cooler Camping equipment and sleeping bags Outdoor camping cookware Good hiking sneakers or boots National Parks pass. You might even host a quick superhero trivia contest to test your attendees on their superhero knowledge.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2011

He’s a dog lover too – so I could not resist. When I celebrated by big 50th Birthday in 2007, I held social media birthday card contest. Alan, like me, isn’t one of those people. I enjoy participating in his learning network to learn how integrate social technology into learning and life.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

This is a type of event where donors pay a fee to be a part of a contest where the “last person standing” receives some sort of prize. Contestants lasted as long as 70 hours before MrBeast decided to end the competition himself! Explore top ideas in this article as well as real-life examples that work! Bingo Night.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

In day to day life we listen for mentions of our name, topics we’re interested in, hobbies we participate in, our company or industry, and friends or family. With the evolution of the social web and the tools available today you’re able to listen much like you can with your ears in real life. 3tyuxpqbwg khgf89n3cu.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2010

Think Relay for Life fundraising pages with a different theme. There's also a cake contest. The campaign web site incorporates a person-to-person fundraising platform where you can set up a personal fundraising birthday page and raise money from your friends for the American Cancer Society.

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