Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

One of the biggest trends in mobile giving right now is gamification: the integration of game dynamics, like points, badges, or levels, into a fundraising or social good campaign. Participants can earn points and badges for "checking in" at certain events or locations, taking quizzes, and keeping track of emergency contacts.

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AFP Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

CharityVillage Research: Game On: Charities Toy with New Ideas for Online Engagement : You’ve may have noticed that the concept of "Gamification” is a hot topic in the technology community. Gamified experiences use game-playing techniques to engage users and encourage specific activities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2007

47618 Two virtual representations of Guantanamo Bay prison ( gitmo ) have launched this week, one with the specific goal of encouraging the U.S. The mixed-reality discussion took place in real life at Seton Hall and in the virtual world, Second Life. Blogger Rik Riel writes about his harrowing experience as a virtual prisoner there.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Now that we’re well into 2021 and approaching a post-COVID reality in many parts of the world, nonprofit professionals have pondered what fundraising events will look like with both in-person and virtual engagements. You already know that virtual auction fundraisers are possible and fruitful, but the possibilities are almost endless.

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DECEMBER 29, 2017

There are other projects underway to solve it, including the MedBiquitous Activity Report standard and (in a sense) the Mozilla Open Badges project. As Mark Iafrate of Accredible , an evangelist for badges, has suggested, these standards could continue to exist in a layered system that rests atop distributed ledgers.

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

To start off, ask these questions about your peer-to-peer campaign: Will this be a purely virtual, in-person, or hybrid event ? You also have to consider if your peer-to-peer campaign is in-person or virtual. Meanwhile, here are some venue considerations you’ll need to address for a virtual event: How will guests log in to the event?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

To add a little competition to the challenge, provide participants that hit major milestones with a badge on your campaign’s main donation page! Field day Field days are filled with classic outdoor games and activities that are fun for participants of all ages. Or include Star Wars trivia games and a lightsaber duel tournament.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 23, 2007

What is interesting to me about this concept of a platform for change that is very different from say - campaigns on social networking sites like Facebook or the use of widgets and charity badges on blogs for personal fundraising campaigns -- is that while Virtual Worlds are empowering individuals -- we are empowering collective action.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2008

This means users do not have to donate, but just need to install the application, recruit their friends, or play the games. Money can also be earned for the charity if users recruit their friends or play some of the mini games or engage with the community. The first three are: Stop Climate Change supports the Nature Conservancy.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

A reliable auction platform also makes it easy to pivot this experience to the virtual space! These can work as in-person, virtual , or even hybrid events. John Center for Homeless Men hosted a virtual Raisin’ the Rent house party event in March 2021. Expand your reach with virtual events. Launch a major campaign.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Staying ahead of the game in the digital age requires nonprofits to gather a collection of online tools that will help them accomplish their mission. This guide is here to help you learn more about nonprofit fundraising platforms, what’s available to your organization, and when you should consider using each. Nonprofit Tools.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2011

We’re also experimenting with the introduction of game mechanics. Each time someone adds a seafood item, they can earn virtual badges (first sushi report, first listing of a particular seafood item). Prior to the Aquarium, he worked for The Walt Disney Company creating games that bridged the online and theme park experiences.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

A digital member badge that can be shared on social media. Offer a tour of your building or events or activities virtually for donors who can’t come in person and send to them as a link in a thank you email or text. Don’t underestimate the power of human connection, even if it’s virtual. Access to a virtual VIP lounge.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 23, 2007

why does someone spend so much time in a game world customising their avatar???? Time to Nominate Projects, Vote for Videos, and Charity Badge Contest! Check out the top ten charity badges over at the Six Degrees -- the contest is in the home stretch. social media rather than try to develop their own (competing) ones.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

And if you sign up your organization with Causemunity, you'll have chance to win a brand new Wii game console! Our booth will be Interactive and visitors will be able to create dedication pages, light virtual candles, and make donations to the nonprofit of their choice. Please stop by Booth 70 for details. ClientTrack in booth 53.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

And if you sign up your organization with Causemunity, you'll have chance to win a brand new Wii game console! Our booth will be Interactive and visitors will be able to create dedication pages, light virtual candles, and make donations to the nonprofit of their choice. Please stop by Booth 70 for details. ClientTrack in booth 53.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2007

ErikaBJune shines a spotlight on virtual world and digital games for change projects. the Flip Blog makes sense out of badges, and Katya Andresen says " make it easy." Transparency is the New Black: My Top 5 Plus 1 (That will be the name of a book title in six months.!) Ruby on Rails Case Study; ChangingThePresent.org.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2021

Sometimes they switch up the exact game played, but overall, the general process is the same. . Fundraising badges, thermometers , and leaderboards. 30+ Virtual Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas to Explore. Almost 70% of nonprofits are planning to use virtual elements in events post-COVID. Social sharing buttons.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Up your storytelling game. We recommend using an integrated payment processor and including information about it in your form (like the PCI badge pictured below) so donors can be sure that your donation process is secure. Determine whether a virtual, in-person, or hybrid format will suit your event and your supporters best.

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Gyrus

JULY 26, 2016

Cars are beginning to drive themselves, and augmented reality and viable virtual reality is beginning to make its way into our lives. That being said, the platforms in which these games are being built are constantly evolving, giving designers better graphical capabilities, smoother operations, and in general more robust offerings.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 29, 2021

This screenshot here of these different bears are all different fundraising badges that one of our clients put together. And as their participants met new fundraising milestones and engaged in new activities, they earned these badges. Others, it may suit you, it may not, to tie some tangible incentives to these badges.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 29, 2010

By offering badges, mayorships, and other intangible rewards, millions of people are checking in to the places they go. The next step is for these apps to add greater purpose by encouraging more meaningful checkins and offering corresponding badges and stamps, thus mapping the cause universe. Here are #10Ways : 1.

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