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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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Successful event marketing starts with knowing how to reach your target audience. We’ll highlight best practices for promoting events on Instagram using creative marketing strategies that will help your opportunity stand out from the crowd. Host contests and giveaways to boost engagement. Tag your account in a story.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2010

I've been following the PepsiFresh contest since the launch in December, the largest social media for social good cause marketing effort put forth to date. I'm most curious to see how Pepsi will demonstrate leadership in social marketing and of course the longer term result - social impact. This is a big bold effort.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 29, 2010

Today, I stumbled across another reason why I'd like to blow up online contests that use "vote for me" or popularity to make funding decisions. If a contest or program does not lead with social outcomes and if big money is thrown on the table, it encourages social innovation of another kind. I initially thought it was a good idea.

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Forum One

AUGUST 11, 2009

We have seen in recent years a growing prevalence of online contests. Here are three recent contest efforts that have impressed us. The final winner will soon be announced in a nail-biter end to the contest. The final winner will soon be announced in a nail-biter end to the contest. Tags: Collaboration.

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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

It's not only a great chance for some lucky non-profit folks to get free professional development, but there's a quick lesson in online marketing that you might be able to use in your own organization.( Tags: Non-profit technology nptech events case studies training crowdsourcing. read more ).

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Challenge your members to a photo contest, and require that all entries use the same branded hashtag. Just remember to hang a sign that lists your social tags nearby. Upgrade Your Email Marketing Outreach Email marketing offers a fast (and cheap!) Looking for an easy win? method of keeping in contact with your members.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Even if tech-savvy visitors do post, who’s to say that they will be sure to tag you? A genuine social media shout out from a happy visitor is fantastic for marketing your arts and cultural institution; consider it like a testimonial but not as arduous to solicit. Social media challenges . Selfie stations . Communicative channels .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2012

He presented me with a copy of new book, Facebook Marketing for Dummies. One of the great things about the Nonprofit Technology Conference is that you get to connect with colleagues. I ran into John Haydon who helped me with my new Facebook brand page. When I asked my fans for suggestion, this app was frequently suggested.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 12, 2010

A fusion approach that balances marketing with social change is needed. Through this, and other research, we hope to further the case for tying cause-related marketing to social change outcomes. Tags: contest csr. You can read our in-depth post over at Kami's blog.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

These next-gen bar codes are most often used by marketers who want to link to a website or landing page from a visual appeal. Before I show you some easy ways to generate QR codes, here are some examples of how nonprofits are using them: Be Rare Contest, South Carolina Aquarium. Happy scanning! Is your nonprofit already using QR codes?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 13, 2010

If you're not familiar with this contest and you want to jumpstart your creative inspiration, check out last year's winners. Stay tuned for details on an upcoming free webinar on creating successful marketing campaigns featuring Asthma Free School Zone , whose Idle-Free NYC campaign was a runner-up in the 2009 Show Your Impact contest.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Incentivize engagement by hosting a giveaway or other fun contest just for new followers on your platform of choice. Make sure to mention the contest in your regular emails and newsletters so your entire mailing list will know about it. nonprofit marketing. , marketing videos that illustrate your nonprofit’s mission.

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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. By day four of our social marketing campaign, we got as high as 64. Here's my analysis.

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Tech Soup

MAY 10, 2010

Adobe and TechSoup Global are delighted to announce that we are now taking submissions for the Show Your Impact Design Contest ! This contest is open only to organizations located in the United States and Canada that have received donated Adobe products through TechSoup. See the contest details for specific eligibility requirements.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 2, 2009

Well, time to get out your most awesomely-designed (yes, I did type MOST awesomely-designed) campaign materials and enter the 2009 Adobe Show Your Impact Nonprofit Design Contest ! If you're not familiar with this cool contest, check out last year's winners. See contest details for specific eligibility requirements).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

I'm giving away a copy of " Inbound Marketing " by Brian Halligan (Author), Dharmesh Shah (Author), David Meerman Scott (Foreword). The definition of Inbound Marketing is marketing focused on getting found by customers. I guess you could say it is an example of in-bound marketing. That's not being authentically generous.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 20, 2010

." AGC Coversational Case Studies: Students for a Free Tibet: A mindful social media strategy for campaigns or contests – Beth Kanter and Allison Fine are evaluating the second America's Giving Challenge and are sharing case studies from the winners. This is the latest in the series. What do you think?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 17, 2009

Now that submissions have been closed for this year's Adobe-TechSoup Show Your Impact Design Contest , it's time to give your two cents and vote for your favorite submissions ! Who had the most effective marketing? Which designs do you like best? And which organization made the biggest impact with their creative programs? You tell us!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

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. Are you currently investing resources in mobile marketing i.e, Tags: Social Media The Book. a mobile website, texting, mobile Apps, text-to-give, etc.? Book Tour ? ?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2009

webinar, Roadmap to Creating Successful Marketing Campaigns , which looked at one of the runners-up from the 2008 Adobe-TechSoup Show Your Impact Design Contest. Tags: Multimedia & Graphics Training Software Marketing. Earlier today we wrapped up the latest TechSoup Talks!

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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. We’ve all seen the contests: “share this post, like this page, and tag a friend for your chance to win [insert prize].”. You can do a contest like the one above or do something different.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2009

Adobe and TechSoup are delighted to announce that we are now taking submissions for the Show Your Impact Design Contest ! This contest is open only to organizations located in the US and Canada that have requested donated Adobe products through TechSoup. See contest rules for specific eligibility requirements).

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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. We’ve all seen the contests: “share this post, like this page, and tag a friend for your chance to win [insert prize].”. Get exhibitors and sponsors involved in your prizes.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 25, 2010

"This contest was the culmination of a two-part "vote for me" cause marketing strategy that started in November and has been rife with controversy. "This contest was the culmination of a two-part "vote for me" cause marketing strategy that started in November and has been rife with controversy.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 30, 2009

It’s one of your most effective marketing tools, but the 2008 GettingAttention.org survey showed that 72% of nonprofit organizations don’t have a tagline or rate theirs as performing poorly. Deadline to enter your organization in the contest is July 31st! 2008 Winners.

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Achieve

JUNE 21, 2023

Give sponsor shoutouts (be sure to tag their accounts) on all your social channels for additional sponsor visibility and engagement. Maybe a local florist is willing to donate flower arrangements for each table at your gala or a marketing or PR firm will provide pro-bono services to help promote the event. Use social media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2007

NpTech Tag Skypecast Anyone? Marnie Webb puts out a call for a call next wed, thurs, or friday to discuss in real time the issues that have surfaced around the NpTech Tag. Or will Convio innovate less due to their massive new market share and potential perceived lack of competition? Five Hot Conversations. Change the World!

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See3

DECEMBER 4, 2007

Our tag line at See3 is “Empowering Nonprofits by Powering Their Media&# Nonprofits have tag lines also. It’s good to have a tag line that’s hard to argue with. The Red Cross could have this tag line “One crisis after another&# (Of course they would be talking about their own leadership.)

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The goal of the project is to not simply host a contest, but "to help nonprofits think creatively about using technology to fulfill their missions, without having a fear of technology and by learning a new skill with an element of fun," says Susan Tenby, Director, Online Community and Social Media Team, TechSoup Global.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2010

Gary Vee , a social media celebrity champion and many others, helped this cause win the contest and receive a grant of $50,000 for Invisible People TV. The rules were simple, the winner who got the most retweets of a unique tag won. Jessica shares how she helped in the contest. . Tags: sxsw. Conclusion.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Katya's Non-Profit Marketing Blog. 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 . My Dirty Life & Times. Amy Sample Ward. Leave a comment sharing your "Theory of Change".

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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. We’ve all seen the contests: “share this post, like this page, and tag a friend for your chance to win [insert prize].”. Get exhibitors and sponsors involved in your prizes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2009

Should online contests be redesigned or just go away? That's the question that Kari Dunn Saratovsky asks in a post over at the Case Foundation blog , one of many blog posts and tweets about the controversy surrounding how the Chase Bank handled its online contest. 12/17: The Dark Side of Online Contests.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 12, 2009

This contest is wide open to all — submissions are welcomed from the community at large, nonprofits, individuals, libraries, and organizations both in the US and elsewhere in the world — but your entries do need to be in by Friday, October 16th. Tags: Non-profit technology General non-profit interest nptech Marketing Web 2.0

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Chad is an absolute rock star when it comes to social media and marketing. Chad recommended contests as a way to grow your fan base and pointed to the Wildfire application. Chad recommended contests as a way to grow your fan base and pointed to the Wildfire application. Then we switched topics to Twitter. For my field?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

If you're working with a specific partner for #GivingTuesday, you should have a joint marketing plan ready to deploy. Prepare a simple marketing toolkit with sample social media updates, relevant imagery, and links. Prepare a simple marketing toolkit with sample social media updates, relevant imagery, and links.

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