Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2014

Here’s the basics if you are getting the C-Suite up to speed: Instagram is a free application for iPhone or Android that lets people take photos, apply filters to change the look of the photos and then share them. Also, here’s a post I wrote about how early adopter nonprofits have used Instagram for contests.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Continue to connect with your attendees by sharing guest photos or greeting each guest by name during the event. Encourage photos that show participants doing the challenge and add brownie-points for festive gear. Online Voting Contest. Festive Fundraising Challenge. Participants must register to sign up. Virtual Charity Run.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

It also has a benefit of generating campaign content as well as documenting support for an issue. The concept is simple – ask supporters to take a photo of themselves with your campaign message and share it on social media channels. A photo posted by Native Fish Society (@nativefishsociety) on Sep 26, 2015 at 9:46am PDT.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

.” But do selfies have benefits, especially for social change causes? I wondered whether selfies can be used as part of your social content strategy to help support a social good cause? I asked this question on my Facebook brand page, and here’s what I learned: The New York Public Library Photo Booth. Family is Familia.

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Achieve

JUNE 21, 2023

Sponsorships are a win-win for the sponsoring business and the benefiting nonprofit, but it’s up to the event’s planning team to effectively build, pitch, and sell sponsorships. Include the sponsor’s name in certain event activities, such as a “Hole-in-One Contest Presented by Sponsor” or “Sponsor Photo Booth.”

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

We’ll cover these topics: Benefits of volunteer appreciation gifts 15 best volunteer appreciation gift ideas 8 inexpensive volunteer appreciation gift ideas Volunteer appreciation is a crucial component of boosting volunteer satisfaction by increasing their self esteem and confidence. Let’s dive in to learn more!

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

The Value-add of Crowdsourcing: For me, the two biggest reasons to include crowdsourcing in your strategic design of community building or contests are: Crowdsourcing invites diversity by encouraging anyone with an idea or interest to participate. Value : These emerge from the Strategy choices and Benefits.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 1, 2021

Tell the story with photos or a video. Photos do not need to be professionally shot and the video does not need to be professionally filmed and edited. Set up the campaign describing the need with a heart-tugging paragraph and illustrating the need with a compelling photo or video.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

Even better if you can tag the individual or do their Twitter handle. In this Twitter example below, the school is also encouraging the alumni network to RT this alum’s accomplishment. Be sure to use compelling photos and other visuals. Use Nostalgia (old class photos) to Spark A Trip Down Memory Lane. ” 3.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

They also have the benefit of knowing their donors, including the reasons why people give and what they’re passionate about. As a new nonprofit, you don’t have these benefits. You might get really excited about restaurant nights, candle parties, t-shirt sales, or voting contests. Then, move on to other things.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Continue to connect with your attendees by sharing guest photos or greeting each guest by name during the event. Encourage photos that show participants doing the challenge and add brownie-points for festive gear. Online Voting Contest. Festive Fundraising Challenge. Participants must register to sign up. Virtual Charity Run.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

One of the biggest benefits of the paint and sip is that it’s easy to transition to a virtual event. Pumpkin Carving Contest. come judge the contest. One of the best parts of No Shave November is that it’s inherently virtual: your participants take part by individually participating, then sharing photos and making donations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Here’s the basics: Instagram is a free application for iPhone or Android that lets people take photos, apply filters to change the look of the photos and then share them. There are lots of photo editing apps that work with Instagram, management tools, and tools to measure Instagram. Instagram Overview.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 6, 2011

Get the tools to produce high-quality photos and video that showcase your library's work. Our Digital Storytelling Event will begin January 13 and includes webinars, discussions, and a contest to show your work and win prizes. Storytelling has gone digital. Want ideas? Check out the winning entries from our previous challenge.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Individuals reflected on why they gave to a certain nonprofit organization and then shared these personal stories in a contest form on the #GivingTuesday website. Project organizers analyzed the results from the 2015 and 2016 contests to find what helped them succeed and get more votes in 2017. A story length of only 500-600 words.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Some organizations use donor perks or benefits to do this. You can collaborate with other nonprofits in your region or in your issue area to investigate whether you can all offer benefits for each other. As you create or adapt your donor benefits, you may find the list compiled below helpful. Photo and Bio.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2010

We did a fun icebreaker having folks take a photo of each other with their smart phones and post on Twitter. Crowdsourced Campaigns for Causes: Benefiting social good or just social? Judy Chang presented an overview of PayPal’s contests, including its Regift the Fruitcake. ( I also learned about their giving app ).

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Make sure to advertise your artists and makers on your social media platforms leading up to the opening of your shop with photos and videos. Offer exclusive benefits to monthly giving program donors to encourage participation in the campaign. Sports tricks contest. Virtual holiday lights tour and contest.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

While face-to-face fundraising can lead to more personal engagements, virtual fundraising comes with many of its own benefits: Provides a simple donation process for donors. This not only benefits your organization but also paints the other party in a positive light, giving you both good PR. Consider Corporate Or Other Partnerships.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Email your recent donors (last year or so) and ask them to add a tip jar to benefit your cause on to their Fourth of July picnic table. 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. Those dollars add up. Garage Sale for Good.

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

Think back to the days of American Idol, when fans could call in to vote on their favorite contestants, and how it made us feel like an integral part of the show. If they are paying admission to be there (and the virtual audience isn’t), they should receive benefits that make the ticket price worthwhile. Create incentives.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Incorporate compelling visuals, such as event photos or promotional graphics, to capture attention. Provide clear event details, including ticket prices and benefits, to encourage immediate action. With other local nonprofit groups, a mutual aid relationship might benefit both parties.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

Take a look at how this integration can benefit your organization: Supporters create peer-to-peer fundraising pages on behalf of your nonprofit. The platform approaches supporter-driven fundraising holistically, with opportunities for supporters to host events and launch challenges on behalf of your cause.

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sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

A virtual auction can bring many benefits for your organization. On the day of your event, incorporate live supporter shout-outs, photo contests, and Q&A sessions in your social media to add another level of engagement to your event. Be sure to link directly to your virtual auction’s website or registration form.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2022

Holiday Baking Competition Invite local bakers to participate in a holiday baking contest. Here’s how you can add a P2P fundraising element to the competition: Ask participants to submit photos of their decked-out homes. . Offer plenty of food and drinks as well as fun activities such as a photo booth or ornament decorating stations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2006

It's called Web Video for the Social Benefit Sector. His list of benefits include: Video is a powerful storytelling medium and has the potential to engage people and build relationship, particularly if using some of the video/social networking sites. Contests can work too, the Crooks and Liars was mentioned.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 30, 2017

Check out these ideas for tips on how to make donating to your organization more appealing: Donate a Photo. Johnson & Johnson’s Donate a Photo app is an easy way to browse other’s pictures and post your own, in a similar method to sharing pictures on Facebook or Instagram. Each picture donates $1 to the charity of your choice.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

Give them a chance to inspire those women by supporting your cause — you can even showcase photos of the women in your supporters’ lives on social media for a certain donation tier or send out a special IWD card to the women your supporters are donating for. Purim Costume Party Fundraiser (varies; usually early-mid March). BBQ for Good.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The provider you choose all depends on what your nonprofit needs and what would benefit you the most. Ambassador fundraising mobilizes your loyal supporters to conduct their own personal fundraising in the form of contests, challenges, campaigns, and more for your event. When deciding on text-to-give software, consider: Price.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 22, 2020

So, share information about your mission statement, values, tips to raise funds successfully, and photos of the work your organization does. Whether a conference, a gala, or a trivia contest, you can live stream the event directly on Facebook. Additionally, we can’t forget the digital marketing benefits.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2014

section of TechSoup.org we launched a contest last month for great digital inclusion stories. Other area nonprofits will benefit also. A side benefit is that the TV station has taken note and run stories about our library programs. The library has a scanner so the elders can bring in old family photos and digitize them.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Because people love to tweet or make a post bragging about your organization or event…if it benefits them. Try holding a contest leading up to the event or on the day of the event. Post your event photos to Facebook and tag as many people as you know so that it shows up in their friends’ newsfeeds. Drive some curiosity.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Taking this event ( and others ) virtual can bring many benefits, including: Increased supporter reach, which is perfect for auctioning off those top prizes. For an added competitive level of fun, have each attendee send a cute photo of their pet. The team that wins the trivia contest can win a special prize! Chef Showdown.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 12, 2016

Two years ago, we asked the question: "Can Nonprofits Benefit from Snapchat?" If you're not familiar with Snapchat, this is how it works: You can send vanishing photo and video messages (also known as Snaps) to contacts you either add manually or via your phone's contacts.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 13, 2008

On August 18th, Australian supporters of the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) will bake and sell cupcakes to benefit the organization. Selling cupcakes to benefit animals seems to be a popular theme. For more information, go to the Duncan Hines National Bake Sale Contest site.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

And just because the events of 2020 may have necessitated virtual fundraising, that doesn’t mean it also didn’t come with its own great benefits. And, make sure that participants document the baking process, whether it’s with a livestream or a series of photo updates! Have the teams either collect or take photos of the items.

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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. 15) Brand design contests. 9) Movie screenings.

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