sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2022

So you can help your organization host more engaging and cost-effective fundraisers, this article walks through everything you need to know about event-free fundraising, including: What is an event-free fundraiser? Examples include text-to-give campaigns, merchandise fundraisers, and virtual contests. Virtual watch party.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

However, when your peer-to-peer fundraising and donor management tools are connected, you can foster relationships with peer-to-peer campaign donors by highlighting what makes your cause special. Celebrate any occasion by helping supporters launch their own fundraising campaigns to deepen their support for your mission.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

But despite jet lag and an over flowing email in box, I wanted to write up two opportunities for nonprofits that could help them power up their year end and Giving Tuesday Campaigns. For years, I’ve been a vocal critic of Facebook’s policy not to provide advertising grants to nonprofits. How #MyGivingStory Works.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Halloween can give your nonprofit a great opportunity to have supporters run peer-to-peer fundraising for your cause. All the elements are there, people talking to neighbors, a fun spirit of giving (candy at least), all that is waiting is your cause campaign that fits. Spooky Donation Match: Candy & A Cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 18, 2010

Note from Beth: There has been a variety of criticism of contests. Nonprofit consultant Hildy Gottlieb has been a vocal skeptic and is deeply philosophically opposed to online contests as a method of change in the social sector. Earlier this month, I sent out a few tweets asking for the counterpoint to Hildy's view.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

Here are some of the benefits of virtual fundraisers: Reach a far wider audience, introducing your cause to people worldwide. Some of these ideas are ones we have used ourselves or helped clients with. They could dedicate the video to your cause and let you debut the video during your event. The answer is … maybe!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2010

Note from Beth: Anne Mai Bertlesen and I had a quick exchange at the end of year after I blogged about the Pepsi and Chase Giving Contests in December. She offered to write a guest post that provides an "insider's perspective" having run a number of cause-related ventures including contests.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Here are five creative Halloween fundraiser ideas that will help put you in the spirit of spooky season! This can help offset some costs while also providing attendees with refreshments throughout their visit. Organize a Pumpkin Carving Contest. Why not host a pumpkin carving contest? Host a Haunted House.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2012

I ran into John Haydon who helped me with my new Facebook brand page. He presented me with a copy of new book, Facebook Marketing for Dummies. One topic I’ve been researching is the answer to this Facebook question, “What free or low cost apps are there for nonprofit brand pages?”

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2012

Marnie Webb, one of TechSoup Global's CEOs was a judge for their contest, where winners are highlighted below. Presentation Contest! And a big congratulations to all the presentation contest participants. contest@sliderocket.com. unique views, best storyline, composition and compelling cause. Waste Ventures.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Instead, Pepsi is using the money for lethal generosity through its Pepsi Refresh Project , a crowdsourced cause marketing effort to give away $20 million in grants to help revamp communities. . Pepsi will have contests every month for 10 months beginning Jan. The grant categories will be: Health. The Chase Community Giving.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Would it be appropriate to post a blanket thank you on our Facebook page? You’ll want to demonstrate two types of impact: Mission impact: How people, animals, nature, or a cause were meaningfully helped. If you’re listing, Facebook is probably not your best choice as not all your donors likely participate.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 21, 2018

A question I have often heard: should nonprofits focus on email or Facebook? An email sent to 100,000 people can easily spark tens or hundreds of times more messages to Congress than the same appeal sent via a Facebook page with 100,000 followers. . Facebook Strengths: . Facebook Weaknesses: . Peer-to-peer potential.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 18, 2010

launched a contest on Facebook. At the time, it was one of the biggest online contests thus far, open to more than 500,000 charities and offering over $5 million in prizes. (In In December, Pepsi topped that amount with its Pepsi Refresh, a contest offering $20 million in prizes and also launching this week.) .

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

You can use a Facebook event, Eventbrite or a simple campaign site like splashthat. Take advantage of National Donut Day (6/7) or National Hot Dog Month (July) and host a summer treat-eating competition or bake sale for your cause. Climb for a Cause. Take a look at how HikeFor.com is helping Donate Life America raise funds.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 30, 2008

In less than 24 hours, I've raised $806 to help children in Cambodia using a new feature in Facebook Causes. After donating $26 to FreeGeek to honor Amy's 26th birthday, I went poking around Causes to see if I could install the application. The folks at Causes are controlling the installation.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Like any other marketing channel, you have to know what you’re working towards to promote your cause effectively. Organic posting, running contests, and incorporating social media marketing in emails are all great ways to get started on your branding journey. Post a Facebook survey. Run a contest! And the best part?

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 19, 2021

More and more people are looking for ways to give back, and discovering the causes that inspire them on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Twitter. Learn more about these “micro-donations” and how they can help grow your organization here.). So don’t leave money on the table! Find out more here ! What about #GivingTuesday ?

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

With 300 million active users, Facebook is a natural starting place. As of September 2009, scores of Facebook applications have been developed to support the nonprofit sector in one way. As of September 2009, scores of Facebook applications have been developed to support the nonprofit sector in one way. and Canada.

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NetWits

JANUARY 25, 2012

Chances are they’re closely connected to your cause. Highlight statistics about how social media can help them raise even more. This group will be tough to motivate, so focus on incentives, contests and convenience. Make fundraising easy by including sample Facebook posts or emails they can forward to friends.

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Whole Whale

MAY 23, 2022

This will let potential donors know that their money is going towards a good cause and that their donation will make a difference. Find a way to connect your donors to the cause they’re supporting. Use hashtags, post photos, and hold contests to get people engaged with your campaign. Use social media. Have a goal in mind.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

com for petition ideas related to your cause — use your native CRM features, or build your own petition module on your website, to convert visitors into subscribers to your email list through timely calls to action and campaigns. Create a quiz that tests the knowledge of users who are aligned with your organization’s cause.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

If you know you have a supporter base that are planning to give up drinks, treats, or Starbucks, challenge them to donate what they would spend on those weekly cocktails or daily croissants to your cause. Local libraries may also be open hosting egg-hunters for a good cause. Cereal-for-Dinner Dinner Party (March 7). BBQ for Good.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

One that's passionate about a cause and ready to be a fundraising super star! million raised annually since 2004 by helping participants become fundraisers. So, how can you help supporters become fundraising superstars? Hold contests. Create contests that reward fundraising activity. This is good.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 14, 2012

Their goal is to help supporters understand and memorize the simple call-to-action: donate to us on June 14 th. Since the Twive contest kicked off a couple months ago, these nonprofits got to work. Since the Twive contest kicked off a couple months ago, these nonprofits got to work. The Importance of a Strong Community.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

That means you need a fundraising plan template that meets YOUR needs, plays to YOUR strengths, and helps you reach YOUR goals. Asking the right question can help you jump that hurdle or find a way around. You see, people want to help and they want to feel like they’re a PART of something that matters. Say “HOW can we do that?”

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NTEN

JANUARY 31, 2014

Compelling cause-based video has the ability to advance social change and create real impact. The contest is presented by NTEN, YouTube , and See3 Communications , with generous sponsorship by Cisco and the National Alliance for Media and Culture and the National Youth Media Network. See contest rules here.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The moment you’ve all been waiting for, the official Cause Camp 2017 speaker lineup. Cause Camp is Nonprofit Hub’s annual conference, bringing the best and the brightest from both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, to inspire, educate and transform nonprofits of all shapes and sizes, from all over the world. Kivi Leroux Miller.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Social media can be an extremely effective way to reach new audiences for your nonprofit and secure more donations for your cause. Create ways for donors to help further your mission via social media. Incentivize engagement by hosting a giveaway or other fun contest just for new followers on your platform of choice.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

And that means you can start using those funds almost as soon as they’re donated to help your organization reach its goals. All of this culminates in raising more money for your cause. To get your ambassadors ready, follow these steps: Determine what you’ll ask them to do , such as help increase ticket sales or solicit more donations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Note from Beth: This post was written before the New York Times article describing a misstep with the Pepsi Charity Contest. million a month for 12 months to good causes. If they don't a dollar, at least the contest has helped inspire them to dip their toes in the social media waters. Here's my analysis.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Use ChatGPT to help plan your campaigns. ChatGPT is making waves in the marketing world for many reasons, not the least of which is helping streamline your workflows and marketing strategy. Expand that list by adding prospects that are interested in your cause, passionate about golf, or located in your area.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Instead of limiting connection and engagement, a virtual fundraising event can strike all the right notes with a target audience while helping the fundraising efforts reach a greater number of people. . Virtual event software can help event organizers plan and host their online fundraising event. Online Voting Contest.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

Their Causes page garnered over $94,000 from 6,268 members in 50 days. Get ready to throw out the book on promoting Facebook Causes. LWB had to teach their members how to sign-up for Facebook and donate to their cause. You have to try and attract new people to Facebook and your Cause.

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Classy

JULY 26, 2021

Generate momentum with a hashtag on social media to boost awareness of your cause and drive traffic to your campaign page. . High engagement signals to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn that your post is quality, which means your content is pushed higher up on supporters’ newsfeeds. . Thank donors with a personalized message

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Care2

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Their Causes page garnered over $94,000 from 6,268 members in 50 days. Get ready to throw out the book on promoting Facebook Causes. LWB had to teach their members how to sign-up for Facebook and donate to their cause. You have to try and attract new people to Facebook and your Cause.

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NetWits

MARCH 7, 2011

Join us as we talk about the latest social good initiatives underway at Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare and YouTube while also seeing how non-profit organizers are using these tools to change the world. Her second book, exploring how causes can excel using Twitter, comes out in the summer of 2011. Moderator: Frank Barry – Blackbaud.

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