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New on SSIR: Tap the crowd with iStart

Amy Sample Ward

. —– Have you thought about running a contest or crowdsourcing ideas for your organization or community group? In a previous job, I had the opportunity to help run crowdsourcing contests for new and innovative technologies that help nonprofits and the world. If you have, you certainly aren’t alone.

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Many boards have policies requiring the full board (or each member individually) to hit a fundraising goal and this worksheet helps get them organized and on a path to success. Do a raffle, sweepstakes, contest, or giveaway in your community. Cultivation. Find a donor to offer a matching gift of $500, $5000 or more for a campaign.

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » The Contest: User Generated Crap, er… Content

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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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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » Just when you thought the election couldn’t get more fun…

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

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » Happy Hanukkah

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

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » john.he.is

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

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » Nonprofits Using Flickr for Good

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It gives you search engine mojo – because all the Flickr goodness is indexed heavily. You can see the Humane Society Seal Photo caption contest here. Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? It brings in new people who first hear about you through a funny (viral) photo.

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