Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

My calendar and ‘To Do’ list were written in a notebook. Google Calendar has many rivals in the marketplace, but for meeting the scheduling needs of a busy nonprofit, I can’t imagine a more effective tool. When you accept invitations via email, the meeting gets automatically added to your calendar. It’s not fun.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 19, 2011

It feels like that's a way in which the arts can be visionary, be change agents, and also be really fun and playful, which is primary to living." - Gabriela Masala This month's Big Vision Podcast guest is Gabriela Masala talking about how to organize have fun do good flash mobs. Gabriela is the Founder of the One Love Alliance.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 23, 2009

I know more and more people are using calendars on their computers and cell phones, but I like paper calendars. If you haven't purchased your 2010 calendar yet (or are looking for a last minute holiday gift), lots of nonprofits publish calendars. Cross-posted from BlogHer.com.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2021

Create a calendar and stick to it. That means you’ll need to use some combination of text, email, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, or other forms of digital communication you have with your audience. Make your product fundraiser a fun experience to participate in! About the Author Guest post by Carey Aron of Fun Pasta Fundraising.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

First, they created a Facebook post which announced when event registration opened, while also promoting the Facebook event page that was created for Celebrating Success. Junior Achievement of Western PA’s first social media announcement along with the event-specific Facebook event page. Don’t stress too much over social media.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 30, 2023

First, they created a Facebook post which announced when event registration opened, while also promoting the Facebook event page that was created for Celebrating Success. Junior Achievement of Western PA’s first social media announcement along with the event-specific Facebook event page. Don’t stress too much over social media.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Through comments, shares, direct messages, and fun hashtag challenges, you can foster relationships that would be harder to form through more traditional channels of communication. Some platforms, like Facebook and Instagram, offer donation features, such as donate buttons, that make it easier than ever for your supporters to contribute.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

And because we love rapid ideation and an excuse for a fundraiser here at Whole Whale, we’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Get a selection of your breakfast favorites and a variety of milks — make it extra fun with a pajama party vibe for your supporters. Enroll Now.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

How fun and easy, right? While you’re busy promoting that restaurant night, you cannot do something else…like growing your monthly giving program, running a successful Facebook campaign, or meeting new major donors. Often, these folks are more interested in the candle, calendar, candy bar, etc., Has this happened to you?

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Facebook is hardly a new platform for nonprofit organizations to interact with supporters. At one point, the discussion around using Facebook revolved around how to build an audience on the platform and then direct that audience to another digital location such as your online donation page. Facebook Messenger as an Acquisition Tool.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

You can create everything you need for your campaign with Qgiv’s peer-to-peer fundraising platform , which empowers you to create your own branded fundraising pages, communicate with participants via email, and integrate with Facebook fundraisers. Encourage your supporters to plan fun activities, entertainment, and food for their parties.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

To help you build your content plan, Neon One has created a 2024 Nonprofit Calendar that you can download as a PDF or add to your existing personal calendar. To download the calendar or learn more about nonprofit content planning, here’s a quick overview of this article: What’s in Neon One’s 2024 Nonprofit Calendar?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

Celebratory interactions should be a consistent part of your engagement and content calendar, so set up systems to capture and share alumni personal, social, and professional news. For example, use Twitter lists to track alums and subscribe to their Facebook updates. 5. Images, Questions, and Comments Inspire Facebook Engagement.

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Qgiv

MAY 5, 2021

There are tons of fun and random holidays nonprofits can take advantage of to create unique and interesting fundraising appeals. Have some fun with it by creating teaser videos to create anticipation on social media, like Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota does every year on Facebook (and this year on YouTube, as well!).

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

We’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. You can use a Facebook event, Eventbrite or a simple campaign site like splashthat. Charge an entry fee to cover both a fun low-key activity (pub crawl, wine tasting, bowling league) and babysitting services and bring your community together.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 23, 2014

In the rat race to do all the things we do to close out the financial calendar, here are some fun one liner horror stories to lighten your spirits from TechSoup’s Facebook page and the When You Work At A Nonprofit Tumblr , which was started by Leah Neaderthal and Leanne Pittsford, the founders of the nonprofit, Lean Impact.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

It was a lot of fun, and as much as I was asked to share some of my knowledge and ideas, I learned a great deal from the local participants. Many participants were interested in using facebook as a communication platform for local campaigning and I created a session all about it. Test Drive It. That’s right, I really said that.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2012

The cute animal theory has not gone unnoticed by nonprofits, even those that are not animal welfare organizations, zoos or aquariums are sharing content featuring cute animals on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Best Friends has just launched a fun mobile app. Primary measurement tool: Facebook Insights. And now, mobile.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 15, 2020

Use Gamification: Gamification can be used to create a fun and interactive experience for your attendees. If you build in this fun element and reward participants with appropriate prizes, you can all but guarantee that attendees will remember and talk about their experience for a long time after the event has wrapped.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Otherwise, it’s just a fun meeting. There’s nothing wrong with fun, but you need to be strategic in your work. Here are a few points to consider as you prepare for your visit: If the donor agrees to a call, block off an hour on your calendar. Or “What do you do for fun?”. 10 Questions You Can Ask Major Donors.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

A Facebook page that has a lot of engagement. When you create your fundraising plan based on your strengths and your organization’s assets, you’ll find fundraising easier and more fun. Make it a FUN event that people talk about for days afterward. Another way to structure a plan is in a calendar format.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

With Google Workspace you get: Gmail, Chat, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, and many more tools, all for just $6 a month. Because so many people use Mailchimp, it is easy to get support via Mailchimp Facebook groups and YouTube tutorials. For content creation, you won’t find a more fun tool than Canva.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 14, 2020

Don’t let social distancing stop the fun, and keep in mind that not every community building event should be virtual. on Zoom and Facebook Live, followed by neighborhood rides at 9:30 a.m. A robust community calendar for all participants. Ride to Defeat ALS – Massachusetts.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 7, 2014

We thought it might be fun to share with you some TechSoup staff recommendations for apps beyond the usual suspects : Facebook, Google Maps, Twitter, YouTube, Gmail, Pandora, iTunes, and Google Play. Here are a few fun facts from Mobi Thinking about apps, which make smartphones and tablets… uh, smart. on our smartphones.

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Qgiv

APRIL 7, 2021

Your other fundraisers can watch the fun unfold and cheer on participants from the ground or via an online livestream of the activity. Check out the rappelling video they shared on their Facebook page: These tips are a great way to make your over the edge event profitable. That choice is determined by fundraising. Conclusion.

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

Once the foundational pieces of the event are secured, it’s time to build out a marketing calendar. Every follower on a nonprofit’s Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, represents a way to broaden your network of potential donors. By using an official hashtag, your team has an additional opportunity to showcase guest photos.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2022

So, if your organization is interested in these benefits, now is the perfect time to integrate online fundraising into your campaign calendar and toy with new, virtual strategies. Consider sharing a challenge on a platform like Facebook that makes it easy for people to connect and share with their friends.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

JULY 27, 2007

It's a wonder I have any time left to blog at all now that I've signed up for Facebook. I'll tell you my conclusion up front: For non-profits looking for ways to get their message in front of new audiences, especially a younger tech-friendly community, maintaining a Facebook presence is definitely worth exploring. How does it work?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

For example, you might fill your calendar with various recurring and one-time opportunities based on your program’s needs. Use your volunteer calendar or communications platform to share event logistics like the start and end times for each opportunity and their locations. Be clear about shift times and locations.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 23, 2022

Some social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook are primarily geared towards visual storytelling, so make sure you have impactful, attention-grabbing photos and videos to share with. Make sure they have the right date and time for your auction to mark in their calendars so they won’t miss your event. Date, time, and location.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

A directory of quotes by famous people, this websites list thousands of inspirational quotes useful for Tweeting and Facebook Status Updates. A good quote is certain to garner your nonprofit Retweets and thumbs up on Facebook any day of the week. CheckFacebook :: checkfacebook.com. Cinchcast :: cinchcast.com. It is a must download!

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

That’s what keeps things fun and engaging! But before, during, and after the fun, your message and the voice of your organization need to come through. Start with a Social Media Editorial Calendar In order to plan out your social media, you first need to create an editorial calendar. Don’t let this term scare you.

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Judi Sohn

AUGUST 1, 2011

But in a fun way that only someone who finds these things fun can appreciate. Calendars & contacts were synced in what felt like seconds. Calendars & contacts were synced in what felt like seconds. No clunky calendar sync application. 3 Gmail accounts, no problem. The built-in Maps application is fantastic.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

When I shared this article on my Facebook Page , it resonated with a lot of people. Says Gabriela, “I personally encourage my team to take time off, learn a new skill or have fun.”. They also try to have fun outside the office, going out for meals or bowling. Says Gabriela, “Having fun together should not be underrated!”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 24, 2011

The session was designed a mix of strategy with a deep dive into content, measurement, Facebook, and Twitter. Best practices for effective use of common social media tools: Facebook and Twitter. Next I ask, do you have a half-hour to brainstorm 30 questions that you can ask your network as part of your Facebook content strategy?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Your alumni post on Facebook, addictively scroll through Instagram and celebrate their marriages with custom hashtags; having a social strategy for homecoming helps you find them where they are. Event-driven social media is supposed to be fun. Do you need a social media strategy for homecoming? Absolutely! During: Nurture Engagement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

I used my holiday break as an opportunity for a brief digital detox and time for family, travel and fun. The work related tasks also correspond with color codes on my google calendar and my hard drive/google drive files. I wish you a very happy and healthy 2018!

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