Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 18, 2010

Note from Beth: There has been a variety of criticism of contests. Nonprofit consultant Hildy Gottlieb has been a vocal skeptic and is deeply philosophically opposed to online contests as a method of change in the social sector. Earlier this month, I sent out a few tweets asking for the counterpoint to Hildy's view.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

An art festival where local artists can show off their pieces, explain their work to attendees, and donate a portion or all of the proceeds to your nonprofit. If you have a good relationship with a local vineyard, coffee roaster, or brewery, you might even propose a special vintage, roast, or brew just for your nonprofit or event.

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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

Pere-to-peer fundraising is more than just a physical event, and there are many campaign ideas your organization to test out, including: Contests Challenges Crowdfunding DIY fundraising A-thon events Network fundraising Virtual storefronts Giving days And more! Use a challenge local to your area to excite your community.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. Ask your local donut maker to donate a portion of their proceeds on June 7 to your cause, or ask a favorite hot dog shack to give special coupons for a free or discounted frank to the folks that donate to you in a given time period. Bike-a-Thon.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2022

Winter is the time to celebrate holidays with family and friends, watch the snow fall, and try to stay warm with a variety of hot beverages and fluffy socks. There are plenty of winter-themed events and activities that lend themselves to becoming effective peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

We’ve compiled a list of various online auction ideas divided into the following categories: Simple Themed Online Auctions Online Auctions For the Whole Family Online Auctions with an At-home Activity. This is the perfect auction idea for your supporters who are passionate about a certain activity or are big fans. Ready to dive in?

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Hold contests. Create contests that reward fundraising activity. You probably already receive support from many local companies. Celebrate their accomplishments annually with a thank you party/dinner/reception/etc. Celebrate their milestones. Arrange meet-and-greets with celebrities at events.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Just don’t forget to have parents sign a waiver before having their kids participate in any fundraising activities. To meet this demand, consider partnering with a local tree farm or nursery to host a Christmas tree or Christmas wreath fundraiser. Costume contest. Christmas tree/wreath sales. Balloon raffle. Restaurant night.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Giving Days are not a new idea and have been successful in local communities and entire states, like GiveMN which raised $2 million in 24 hours using the Razoo platform. Razoo has promoted local giving days, including Twive and Receive and recently announced reaching a milestone of raising $100 million. What about you?

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

Americans are estimated to spend a whopping $25 billion dollars to celebrate their mothers and the other important women in their lives for Mother’s Day. Ensure that any necessary in-person elements of your fundraising efforts comply with your local health regulations and allow for safe social distancing. Card Service. Sip Sip, Rosé!

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 6, 2020

We also know that regardless of virus activity, there will be people who will simply not be comfortable returning to public gatherings for some time. Reimagined events should have two, or even three, of the below activities as part of their new experience. Option #2: Bring Walk Home encourages participants to “walk 1.54

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

You can, however, join your local Giving Tuesday movement to localize your efforts. Team up with local news. Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Try partnering with your local news station to increase the reach of your campaign.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

It’s a fun idea that ties in the organization to the activity. CauseVox also recently introduced our new activity metric , which allows participants to track their participation, whether that’s miles walked or laps swam. You can provide the beverages, or just rent out a room at a local bar or brewery. Sip for a Cause.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

To get your fundraising wheels rolling, we’ve come up with this list of ideas, divided into the following categories: Easy Virtual Peer-to-Peer Ideas Virtual Peer-to-Peer Ideas for the Active Virtual Peer-to-Peer Ideas for the Competitive Virtual Peer-to-Peer Ideas for Families. Virtual Peer-to-Peer Ideas for the Active. Geocaching.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Connections: Relationships to lawmakers, celebrities, newsrooms. For events, ongoing series, or recurring celebrations online, consider the following options for publicity: 1. Many of us are familiar with local businesses sponsoring local sports teams. It is seen as wasteful overhead. Recognition/Appreciation.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

Reiterate their impact, celebrate their success, and say thank you every step of the way.” There are many options for peer-to-peer fundraising you can use: Contests Challenges Crowdfunding DIY fundraising A-thons (walk, bowl, etc.) Lastly, social media platforms are facing increased scrutiny and regulation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Using the right virtual events software and also with a little hardware, you can recreate many of your favorite fundraising activities over a livestream to give an experience that’s as close to the real thing as possible while also providing plenty of new and unique benefits. A Gala is a well-known charity fundraising event.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Volunteer appreciation gifts help show volunteers that your organization celebrates their hard work and recognizes their efforts. When volunteers are all dressed alike during volunteer activities, it will give them a sense of belonging and camaraderie. If you’re brainstorming some gift ideas, we’re here to help!

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

While a gala may reference just about any type of festive celebration, it’s most often used to refer to more extravagant events that feature entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, meals, open bars, and auctions. They may be able to work with local stores or boutiques that act as sponsors and also get to show off their collections.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 8, 2017

Hold contests. Create contests that reward fundraising activity. You probably already receive support from many local companies. Celebrate their accomplishments annually with a thank you party/dinner/reception/etc. Celebrate their milestones. Arrange meet-and-greets with celebrities at events.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 2, 2012

Or maybe it is the life-size Angry Birds games, high jump wall, hot wings contest, or 40-yard dash contests that keep this such a great place to work? He is active in the Austin community supporting the Austin Children's Shelter and serving on the board of a local nonprofit. Next week, the family gets a little larger.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 16, 2013

This past weekend, in conjunction with our exhibition about Ze Frank's current participatory project, A Show , we hosted " Ze Frank Weekend "--a quickie summer camp of workshops, activities, presentations, and lots of hugging. Ze was really hands-on with everyone, giving hugs, taking photos, jumping in to do activities with participants.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

Fundacja TechSoup in Poland, in a close partnership with Dokukino and other local organizations from the Western Balkans, has launched open challenges for the best technology-based social projects that address transparency and accountability issues in the the Bosnia and Hercegovina, Kosovo, and Serbia. NPTech Innovation in Eastern Europe.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Are you looking for a fun, active, and impactful event option to raise money for your favorite cause? Promote it on social media, local forums, and pickleball communities. Press Play Partner with local media outlets, radio stations, or community newspapers to spread the word.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Golf Tournament Bring together avid golfers and local philanthropists—in many cases, they’re one and the same—for a day on the greens. Sports Tournament Organizing a sports tournament can attract local teams and sports enthusiasts to compete in games like soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, and more. Use that to your advantage!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

Chris Farrell set a 2008 goal to make his charitable giving a monthly activity, not a mad rush in December. For my 50th birthday, I held a 50th Birthday Card Photo Remix Contest on flickr and donated $50 the winner's favorite charity. What about a gift in their honor to celebrate the special day.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Rather than expect the executive team to actively support and engage with your program, work on developing a strong relationship with one or two of the more accessible leaders. Produce an annual event that is really unique, fun and engaging, and designed to raises money – be creative, such as a cooking contest or talent show.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 30, 2008

Celebrating Birthdays is definitely part of Facebook culture. When you log into your Facebook account, you can see which of your friends is celebrating a birthday. Looking for new challenges, they will champion causes ranging from gay marriage to local school improvements. Flickr Photo Birthday Card Remix Contest.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

For example, one of our local clients, Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE), runs VISTEBall, a golf-themed event that combines the fun of a golf tournament with the convenience of an indoor event. Take advantage of your supporters’ desire to celebrate (especially as we come out of the COVID-19 pandemic) and host a St.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Having fundraisers that happen outside of Sunday morning services helps fund important church activities. But talking extensively about church fundraising activities aside from the Sunday offering can overwhelm your members. Team up with local businesses. Painting classes are a popular activity for small groups of people.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

Year-end fundraising events are not just about tapping into the season’s spirit of giving; they’re about celebrating the journey, acknowledging the challenges overcome, and setting the tone for the year ahead. Hold a contest with rewards for Best Dressed or Best Background. PHOTOGRAPHY: BFA.COM 2.

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Qgiv

JULY 11, 2023

Local influencers. Appealing to influential community members and local celebrities is another way to provide your organization with networks of potential major donors. Whether it be a tee-off or a full course playthrough, golf provides an opportunity to talk to your participants while remaining active.

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2008

In keeping with our coverage of video for nonprofits, we spoke with Ramya Raghavan, Nonprofits and Activism Specialist at YouTube. These tactics will resonate much more with the YouTube audience than a piece you think is hip or one that features a celebrity. Why or why not?

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Care2

JULY 14, 2008

In keeping with our coverage of video for nonprofits, we spoke with Ramya Raghavan, Nonprofits and Activism Specialist at YouTube. These tactics will resonate much more with the YouTube audience than a piece you think is hip or one that features a celebrity. Why or why not?

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Traditional year-end fundraising events, such as galas, are meant to celebrate your hard work, reflect on your impact, and thank your donors and sponsors. Hold a contest with rewards for Best Dressed or Best Background. A run, walk, or 5k race is a classic fundraiser because it’s engaging, it’s active, and it’s fun!

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

And, instead of limiting your events just to those in the local area or to those who have the means to travel, you can actually open them to anyone on the internet! They oversee activities and play a large role in determining how you spend your budget and the goals you set. They can then vote for their favorite by donating.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

If you’ve been in the industry for a while, you probably know a little bit about the importance of this holiday celebrating generosity. Photo Contest. Frequent communications with supporters will help keep them engaged during the campaign and show that you’re actively involved in the Giving Tuesday as well. . Text-to-Give.

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