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5 Creative Angles to Consider for Your Next Fundraising Campaign

Classy

Host a Contest With Multiple Ways to Participate. Hosting a contest can be an effective way to raise funds and encourage participation, but it’s important to remember that friendly competition isn’t for everyone. If you registered for the dog surf contest, a fundraising page was automatically created for you.

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Nonprofit Technology News for May 2013: Free WiFi in Forbes Magazine and Braille Phones

Tech Soup

This month the news is about WiFi embedded in a magazine, Braille smartphones, ultramobile devices, innovation in Eastern Europe, Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Winners, a new Pinterest analytics tool, the emergence of digital wallets, and Ginny Mies pick for the mobile app of the month. Yes that's right.

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People Powered Movement Photo Contest

Have Fun - Do Good

Consequently, I was pretty excited when the Alliance for Biking and Walking asked me to spread the word about their People Powered Movement Photo Contest. In response, the Alliance is holding a People Powered Movement Photo Contest. The winning images will be published in the 2010 March/April issue of Momentum Magazine.

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Pick up the Sunday NYT Magazine: It's All About Empowering, Funding & Educating Women

Have Fun - Do Good

Hopefully, this Sunday's New York Times Magazine , which is focused on women in the developing world, will convince more people to support organizations and policies that empower and educate all women and girls. You can enter a contest to win a copy of Half the Sky on Kristof's blog, On the Ground ). Cross-posted from BlogHer.com.

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[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: Big Cat Rescue

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In the past year we have raised over $47,000 in an online Razoo contest and $25,000 as prize money in a Facebook contest sponsored by Chase. million dollar budget, around $16,000 has been generated via YouTube’s Google Checkout and other donations via PayPal. What is on your To Do List for 2011?

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Guest Post by Katherine Hutt: A Small Nonprofit's Strategy for Pepsi Refresh Contest

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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. Like Brenda, EngAGE founder Tim Carpenter first learned of the project from GOOD magazine.

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Hosting a Winning Kentucky Derby Fundraising Event

Greater Giving

Mint Julep Making Contest Hold a friendly competition where guests create their best mint julep recipe. Local Outreach: Reach out to local newspapers, radio stations, news outlets, and magazines to promote your event. A good auctioneer will add to the comedy with play-by-play commentary.