NetWits

JUNE 2, 2011

Here are a few ways nonprofits are rewarding their fundraisers: Virginia Beach Bike MS – Bike shop gift certificates, VIP parking, a 30-minute massage and an invitation to their awards dinner await participants who raise over $4,000. Meet-and-greets with celebrity guests. Preferred parking spot. Prizes leftover from other events.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2021

I’ve had donors routinely give $100 as tribute gifts every time a friend dies or when they celebrate a birthday or anniversary. This also sets up a bit of an uncomfortable popularity contest if some memorial funds receive oodles of donations while others receive fairly few. Remember, from your donor’s perspective, all donations count.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Pumpkin Carving Contest. To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e. come judge the contest. To add to the fun, dish up awards for different categories of chili such as “best vegan”, “spiciest”, or “most offbeat”. Check out this full description of how to run a virtual trivia night to get inspired.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Consider hiring a musical act, comedian, or hosting an office awards ceremony. You can start the challenge early in December and then end the event with a live stream that celebrates all involved, highlighting those who exceeded certain contribution points. . Online Voting Contest. Consider voting on something that is silly.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

It’s the perfect way to celebrate Pride Month in the US for LGBTQIA-focused organizations — the Charleston-based We Are Family hosted one last year to fund its new drop-in center. Or host a rib, pie, or hot dog eating contest and have your own tip jars for people to support their favorite competitors in the form of donations.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

The DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is back and calling for your best 2011 nonprofit videos! The 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is taking submissions starting February 1st. The 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is taking submissions starting February 1st. Are you a nonprofit?

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Flicker photo: mastermaq Every year at the NTC , we partner with See3 to bring you the DoGooder Nonprofit Video awards. Check out today's announcement from See3 : See3 and YouTube Join Forces to Present the DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards. FAQs - Answers to all your most pressing contest questions.

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NTEN

JULY 29, 2010

If you've been using email, websites, videos, and other electronic communications tools to give your stakeholders a choice other than paper mailings, we want to celebrate you. Four prizes totalling $20,000 will be awarded to organizations demonstrating innovation and results in paperless fundraising.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Consider hiring a musical act, comedian, or hosting an office awards ceremony. You can start the challenge early in December and then end the event with a live stream that celebrates all involved, highlighting those who exceeded certain contribution points. . Online Voting Contest. Consider voting on something that is silly.

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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.) He spoke about the evolution of his career and the mentorship that he experienced along the way.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Alternatively, you might combine a silent auction with a shop by allowing buyers to either purchase an item at a buy-it-now or have the item awarded to the highest bidder. Consider things like ebooks, video or audio files, or even a private livestream session with a celebrity. 15) Brand design contests. 22) Awards ceremony.

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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. You can host a contest for your volunteers to come up with designs for their blankets. For instance, this can be an appreciation gala where everybody dresses up and you hand out awards to your volunteers!

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NTEN

AUGUST 17, 2012

The contest runs from August 29 until noon EDT on September 10, and hopes to uncover new ways of using mobile as a social engagement tool. View the Blackbaud Impact Awards categories and nominate someone worthy. NTEN Member Knight Foundation announced their latest Knight News Challenge: mobile.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

During a school event like a carnival or back-to-school celebration, run a booth where students can pay to have the opportunity to pie the principal in the face or dunk their teachers in a dunk tank. Costume contest. If it’s getting close to Halloween, take costumes to the next level with a peer-to-peer costume contest.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2008

celebrating animals, confronting cruelty.??? Knock Out Animal Fighting YouTube Contest??? youtube video views Get original contest ??? s choice award. High engagement contest ??? We learned - were running a flickr contest right now that takes lessons learned from wendys and has been successful.

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CauseVox

MARCH 4, 2021

You could create faux Olympic games as a peer-to-peer fundraiser, do a sleep-out, or host a costume contest. You can ask each participant to fundraise and award prizes to the top fundraisers (like a chance to take a break for a song). Spirit Wear. Dance Marathon. A dance marathon is a classic fundraiser.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 1, 2011

Do you want to celebrate the heart and soul of your non-profit? If you can write an original 4-8 line poem that reflects your non-profit's mission, your organization may be eligible for a Heart & Soul Grant of $10,000 or $5,000 USD! The competition starts today - March 1 and ends March 28, 2011.( read more ).

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Created by 92nd Street Y , a cultural center in New York City focused on bringing people together around the values of giving back, #GivingTuesday is now a global movement that connects individuals, communities, and organizations around the world to celebrate and encourage giving. Celebrate generosity with [insert org]. Crowdfunding.

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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. Plaque or award. Name an award after them. Offer surprise drawings and contests during the year. It is seen as wasteful overhead.

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See3

MARCH 13, 2008

They have a celebrity judge and a seals prize pack up for grabs for the best. You can see the Humane Society Seal Photo caption contest here. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest?

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

There are tons of variations on this theme, but they all come down to the same concept: get your supporters involved in a game or contest and give them extra boosts based on fundraising. Ask participants to submit photos or videos of the challenges so you can award points. That’s why gaming events are such a great bet.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

And The Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Winners Are… In November Microsoft launched the first Windows 8 Apps for Social Good contest. The contest was a success in that judges had a hard time selecting the winners because of the quality and usefulness of the apps. Find the winning apps and the array of entries on the contest page.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 22, 2007

They will award two $10,000 Undergraduate Scholarships, one $10,000 Graduate Scholarship, four $2,500 Undergraduate Scholarships, and four $2,500 Graduate Scholarships to students pursuing studies in sustainable and organic agriculture. To celebrate their 20th anniversary, they are sponsoring their first national photo competition.

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NTEN

MARCH 29, 2012

A new Kindle Fire will be awarded to one lucky individual who visits our Science Fair Booth and redeems their winning ticket at our afterparty! In celebration of our 40th birthday on April 1, 2012, CDS Global is bringing the party to NTC 2012! CDS Global. Choose your gum, Bazooka or Dubble Bubble and warm up your lungs.

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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. You can charge a door fee, set up concessions with snacks and drinks, and even have individual contests with their own entry fees.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2007

The 2007 Crunchies is its first annual competition and award ceremony to recognize and celebrate the most compelling startups, internet and technology innovations of the year. Do contests and competitions help build social capital and nonprofit fund raising or inspire burnout? There is a category for Changing the World.

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Care2

MARCH 4, 2008

Knowing what you do now, what tips do you have for any nonprofit interested in holding a similar contest? Make sure you have clear processes and designate one person to communicate with the contest entrants and winners. The only cost, as with many social campaigns, was staff time.

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Care2

MARCH 3, 2008

Knowing what you do now, what tips do you have for any nonprofit interested in holding a similar contest? Make sure you have clear processes and designate one person to communicate with the contest entrants and winners. The only cost, as with many social campaigns, was staff time.

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See3

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? Case Soup: Nonprofit Video Secrets Revealed!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 24, 2007

They are hosting a contest to win $10,000K to celebrate their launch. Sixdegrees.org is running a contest with Hanes T-shirts to win $10,000K. If your nonprofit is based in the DC area, NpowerDC reminds us that the deadline for their annual Technology Innovation Award is two weeks away. Fundraising and Philanthropy 2.0.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Sometimes, this even included an army of college students going door-to-door, ICU nurses convincing hospital staff to join, businessmen calling meetings to let their employees know about the contest, and other offline work. Towards the end of the contest, it really became "viral" as more and more people linked to our Causes site.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

Sometimes, this even included an army of college students going door-to-door, ICU nurses convincing hospital staff to join, businessmen calling meetings to let their employees know about the contest, and other offline work. Towards the end of the contest, it really became "viral" as more and more people linked to our Causes site.

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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.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Or a baking contest? If your town is famous for its strawberries, for example, you could consider having a contest where cooks’ recipes must feature that ingredient. Contestants in the cook-off can make a donation as an “entry fee,” and people who want to sample the entries can buy tasters’ tickets. Awards shows.

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2008

These tactics will resonate much more with the YouTube audience than a piece you think is hip or one that features a celebrity. One example is 24HoursforDarfur who has collected over 800 videos from celebrities, elected officials, and citizens urging Congress to do more about the genocide in Darfur. Why or why not?

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Care2

JULY 14, 2008

These tactics will resonate much more with the YouTube audience than a piece you think is hip or one that features a celebrity. One example is 24HoursforDarfur who has collected over 800 videos from celebrities, elected officials, and citizens urging Congress to do more about the genocide in Darfur. Why or why not?

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Care2

OCTOBER 13, 2008

You can read all the details on the contest and submit your idea here. link] October 10, 2008 | FChristie I think that this is a great contest. Google is celebrating its 10th birthday. Google has set aside $10 million to help fund the five best ideas as voted on by the people and an advisory board. I have submitted my idea.

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