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Chase Giving Contest: Winners Announced Amidst Yet More Controversy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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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Winners: Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest

Tech Soup

That's why TechSoup Global and Microsoft teamed up to launch the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest last November. We're proud to announce the winners of this contest: People's Choice : YumvY Cooking Companion by Sari Louis. We are very grateful for their support of the contest. Image: familymwr via Compfight.

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Time Is Ticking to Change the World and Win Big!

Tech Soup

on your calendar and get cracking on the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good contest. The contest's stellar panel of judges will dish out awards in the following categories: Best Overall Windows 8 App: $15,000. There's also a People's Choice App award of $10,000! Image: wwarby.

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Greater Washington Give to the Max Day Training Event

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’ve had a lot of experience with online contests, both as a participant (winner) and working two reflection papers for the Case Foundation ‘s America’s Giving Challenge. I said that I wished contest designers would take a Hippocratic Oath to do no harm to nonprofits! Image by Codilicious from Flickr.

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Turning City Data into Apps with Apps4Warsaw

Tech Soup

A Contest Built on City Data. The contest got a total of 72 entries, which Sobieszuk said was a huge surprise and success. The Public Choice Award: Rollerblading map of Warsaw is an app for rollerbladers that lets users easily map and share recreational routes. Image 1 : TechSoup Europe. Image 2 : TechSoup Europe.

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34 Clever Summer Fundraising Ideas

Whole Whale

Canva is a great tool for designing images. 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. Charge for tickets, food and add competition awards (like wine) for people who can match all the bottles. Those dollars add up.

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Nonprofit Technology News for May 2013: Free WiFi in Forbes Magazine and Braille Phones

Tech Soup

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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