The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Tips for a Successful #GivingTuesday 2021. If you plan to participate this year, start preparing today with these tips and resources for a successful GivingTuesday campaign via GivingTuesday.org. Tip #1 : Start planning early. Tip #2 : Create a beautiful campaign.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Halloween Costume Contest. Pumpkin Carving Contest. This is another great contest idea that can get people engaged and excited about your cause. You could even have a contest to see who can raise the most money, with prizes for the top three fundraisers. Tips for Facebook Video. $ Halloween bake sale.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In this guide, we’ll lay out 10 expert tips for finding and winning corporate sponsors for your organization. Let’s dive into our five favorite tips for identifying corporate sponsors and delivering on what they want from your nonprofit. Tip #3: Be Open to Having Conversations Opportunities are everywhere.

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TechImpact

MARCH 31, 2014

Here are a few tips to help your nonprofit get up to speed with Instagram! Encourage interaction on your feed by running contests, asking questions, ask for a #regram, and encourage people to share your message. Show your employees’ flair with #selfie. Encourage interaction. Instagram is for engaging, not jsut for viewing.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

One way to keep your followers engaged is to hold a weekly or bi weekly contest that entices users to interact with your page and other users following your page. The post 10 Simple Nonprofit Twitter Tips appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

If you have group tickets available for purchase (see Tip #1), you can encourage people to purchase those packages alongside their friends. Here are two tips for building buzz around your nonprofit’s fundraising event. Find a Neon CRM Group Demo The post 10 Tips for Selling (More) Fundraiser Tickets appeared first on Neon One.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

In it, she will examine the key findings event planners uncovered while hosting virtual events and offer useful tips and tricks to create an engaging hybrid event. 5 Tips for a Successful Hybrid Event. We’ve put together five tips to help you get started creating a hybrid event that makes sense in both the real and virtual world.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 22, 2020

So, we’re going to cover the top tips your team can use to be successful when incorporating Facebook fundraising into your year-end giving strategy: . So, continue reading for our top tips to make the most of the platform. Whether a conference, a gala, or a trivia contest, you can live stream the event directly on Facebook.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

To help you combat virtual event fatigue, we’ve put together this list of useful and actionable tips! Tips for Combating Virtual Event Fatigue. Consider adding trivia contests, virtual scavenger hunts, escape rooms, polls, and even traditional board games to your event agenda. Focus on Engagement When Planning.

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Byte Technology

JUNE 16, 2015

Promote an online contest such as a free giveaway where entrants must sign up using their email addresses. And be sure to promote the contest via social media channels as well. The post Growing Your Email List: Seven Tips for Success appeared first on Byte Technology’s Non-Profit Web Design Insights Blog.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2014

Also, here’s a post I wrote about how early adopter nonprofits have used Instagram for contests. This is selective list of best practice and tips blog posts ordered in a way to help you master Instagram. Best Practices and Tips for Nonprofits. 5 Nonprofit Tips for Winning on Instagram by M&R (2014).

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

One last pro tip: Make sure you have a reliable text fundraising tool to make your text campaign successful! Pro tip: Get as many of your sponsors involved as possible, whether that means donating items or providing a venue for the day of. Pro tip: Include some questions about Giving Tuesday—just don’t make them too hard!

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 13, 2011

You can download a PDF of it for free from Dropbox at [link] Generous Blogger Contest I'd love to highlight your favorite generous blogger on Have Fun, Do Good , so I'm holding a little Generous Blogger Contest. Isn't it bee-you-tea-full?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 5, 2008

So what better way to combine his geek interests with social causes than to create a video blog post tip series on Green Geek Tips. This Harry's Green Geek Tip #3 is about washing your cloths in cold water and was inspired by this post from Crunchy Goddess. I'm introducing the the Green Charity Donation Contest!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Here are a couple of tips for creating an event hashtag for your Instagram event promotion: Choose a relatively unpopulated hashtag. Build excitement through your Instagram event promotion by posting teasers about your event line-up, contests, and ticket deals. Host contests and giveaways to boost engagement.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2022

Examples include text-to-give campaigns, merchandise fundraisers, and virtual contests. There are countless ways to implement contests into your fundraising strategy. No matter your mission, there is probably a contest theme that applies to it. The best part is that contests are very easy to host online.

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Non Profit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

I obviously can’t comment on what our defense is going to be, but we are going to contest this vigorously.” I think there’s a broader concern,” Ahmed continued, “that it might also tip off Big Oil and Big Tobacco and all the other big industries that seek to resist scrutiny at all times, that there’s no way of criticizing them.”

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 12, 2012

In celebration of the launch of Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, Microsoft announced the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest in partnership with NetSquared. The Windows 8 Apps for Social Good contest challenges anyone to design an app for Windows 8 or Windows Phone 8 that can make a positive difference. Here are some tips.

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Classy

JUNE 21, 2021

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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frontstream

OCTOBER 17, 2023

There’s a time and place to adopt the motto, No risk, no reward —like entering a pie-baking contest even though you’ve never baked anything but store-bought cookie dough. Worst-case scenario: You’re out $30 worth of ingredients, a $20 entry fee, and you come in last while trying to win the first-place prize.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 16, 2020

Because of that, I want to share some tips to navigating this new experience. Given that background, what are some quick tips to help navigate this remote/virtual world? For others, though, the current situation may be the first time that the team has tried to accomplish their work when they are not sharing a common space (or time).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2016

But the GivingTuesday spirit still continues until the end of the month with #MyGivingStory , a contest where your nonprofit organization could receive a grant up to $10,000. MyGivingStory, in its second year, is a nationwide campaign and social media storytelling contest to inspire public discussion about the reasons people give.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2008

Harry's last green tip introduced the Charity Contest that allowed readers to submit a comment that included a suggestion about how to save energy or be green and the name of a charity. We're pleased to announce that Joan Razafimaharo was the winner, offering the above tip about light bulbs. Here's the screencast.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

How to thank tribute donors and honorees Here are tips for thanking tribute donors, at a minimum: Prompt: Within 24 – 48 hours. PRO TIP: Never mention the amount of the gift in the notice to the honoree. Here are tips for thanking honorees of tribute gifts: Prompt: Within 24 to 48 hours is still a good, general standard.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Also, here’s a post I wrote about how early adopter nonprofits have used Instagram for contests , but also see this recent slideshare deck that examines contest best practices in depth. Best Practices and Tips for Nonprofits. 13 Tips from the Experts – Social Media Examiner (2015).

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Organize a Pumpkin Carving Contest. Why not host a pumpkin carving contest? The easiest way to organize a pumpkin carving contest is to ask your school or a local business to host it. You can also hold a costume contest if you have enough people show up.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

In this post, I’m sharing my slides , resources , and practical engagement tips with a higher purpose. Here’s a brief summary of the tip with a link to the full post with more tips. It does have a Star Wars theme, but he created a fun caption contest. Experiment, Measure, Learn, and Revise.

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Greater Giving

MAY 14, 2024

Host a happy hour or contest with prizes to show your appreciation. Send emails to those you couldn’t reach by phone as well. Celebrate Your Thank-A-Thon Volunteers Recognize Your Volunteers’ Efforts Thank your volunteers for their time and effort. Sharing stories from the Thank-A-Thon can further boost morale.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

If your goal is to create more engaging online spaces for your members, here are some social media tips to try out: Plan Online Only Events: Social media events can be planned, promoted, and executed all at little to no cost. Challenge your members to a photo contest, and require that all entries use the same branded hashtag.

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NetWits

JANUARY 25, 2012

Register for our Event Fundraising eNewsletter to receive more practical fundraising tips like these in your inbox. This group will be tough to motivate, so focus on incentives, contests and convenience. Include reminders about deadlines and contests. Here are 44 more tips for engaging with new participants.

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NTEN

JUNE 24, 2013

Flickr: chotda This week''s Member Round Up draws from all corners of the sector in both region and topic, from the energy in the streets of Brazil to Facebook contests and assistive technology used by the Bridge School--see what the nptech community''s been up to!

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Greater Giving

MARCH 28, 2023

Hole-In-One Contest A hole-in-one is when a golfer hits a golf ball into the hole with one shot. A hole-in-one contest is a popular feature of most golf tournaments. Tournament organizers often approach sponsors for such contests because it gives them good visibility.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 11, 2011

. —– 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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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Organic posting, running contests, and incorporating social media marketing in emails are all great ways to get started on your branding journey. But it can be a lot to take in, so here are 5 easy tips to follow and fit to your needs. Run a contest! How to become an expert on social media branding. Image Source: St.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Get more golfers and sponsors to the green with these insider tips to create buzz and promote the tournament. Tips for Marketing Your Charity Golf Tournament 1. Consider devoting a specific part of the event to the VIP, such as a hole-in-one contest hosted by them or a signed raffle prize or auction item donated by them.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Submission contest. Take both of these ideas to the next level by gamifying them with a contest. About the Author As Founder and Creative Director of Fifty & Fifty , Javan is the tip of the proverbial spear. This, in turn, will foster a sense of community and increase your event’s visibility.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Submission contest. Take both of these ideas to the next level by gamifying them with a contest. About the Author As Founder and Creative Director of Fifty & Fifty , Javan is the tip of the proverbial spear. This, in turn, will foster a sense of community and increase your event’s visibility.

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