Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 20, 2012

With so many incredible videos submitted to this year’s contest it was no easy task, but judges in the 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards have narrowed down the field of entries to 16 finalists. The 16 finalist videos can be watched on the Contest homepage. The medium educates, inspires and moves people to action.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 29, 2010

Today, I stumbled across another reason why I'd like to blow up online contests that use "vote for me" or popularity to make funding decisions. If a contest or program does not lead with social outcomes and if big money is thrown on the table, it encourages social innovation of another kind. I initially thought it was a good idea.

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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. Finally, think about other potential sponsors that are dedicated to your cause or have a history of sponsoring fundraising events in your community.

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sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

Streamlined registration and checkout process. Sponsor ticketing and tracking. To boost revenue for your event and ROI for your sponsors, look for auction software that offers a way to easily track paid and in-kind sponsorships as well as ways to match sponsor contributions to public displays, such as logo sizes.

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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. Smaller organizations can do well with the free features offered on social media platforms, but creating sponsored content is great for those who can afford it. Run a contest! Image Source: St.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For this fundraising event, you’ll need to team up with a local paint and sip store like Pinot’s Palette or Painting with a Twist that’s willing to paint it forward with a percentage of the night’s proceeds going to your cause. Pumpkin Carving Contest. come judge the contest. Tis the season to get pumped about pumpkins.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

But as a nonprofit professional, you know that innovation is key to raising more dollars for your cause. It’s time to unleash your creativity for a fundraising event that stands out, connects with donors in new ways, and raises dollars for your cause. Attendees can support your cause by purchasing one-of-a-kind artwork.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Look for an event platform that has live chat features and event venue spreads , as well as tools for event brands, such as analytics tools, silent auction, raffle ticket offers, customer service, and ticketing and registration support. Consider collecting some great prizes that will keep audiences engaged and willing to donate to your cause.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. billion to causes they care about, a 29% increase from 2019. Our clients benefited from this incredible jump in donations, too!

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OneCause

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

To ensure you can plan for the right amount of materials and staff to pull off the charity golf outing games your donors are excited about, include registration for these games in your registration form. Test your golfers’ skills on a par 3 with a contest called “Closest to the Pin.” Closest to the Pin.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Look for an event platform that has live chat features and event venue spreads , as well as tools for event brands, such as analytics tools, silent auction, raffle ticket offers, customer service, and ticketing and registration support. Consider collecting some great prizes that will keep audiences engaged and willing to donate to your cause.

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NTEN

MARCH 16, 2012

With so many incredible videos submitted to this year’s contest it was no easy task, but judges in the 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards have narrowed down the field of entries to 16 finalists. The 16 finalist videos can be watched on the Contest homepage. The medium educates, inspires and moves people to action.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

Unlike Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF on Halloween or the Salvation Army and Toys for Tots at Christmas, there is not a ubiquitous association of Mother’s Day to any particular cause or organization. Here are a few easy ideas to inspire your supporters to make an impact this Mother’s Day for both moms AND your cause. Jewelry for a Cause.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

When your donors fundraise for you, they build credibility for your cause. Pensacola Habitat For Humanity’s Women Build initiative encouraged folks to set up their own personal fundraising websites to raise money for the cause. Luckily the virtual format gives you a lot of flexibility to make sponsors happy. Crowdfunding.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With a youth-oriented fundraiser, you can raise money for educational trips, sports equipment, classroom supplies, art supplies, musical instruments, or any other cause. To make things easier for your supporters, set up an online registration form where they can pay ahead of time. Costume contest. Cookie-decorating contest.

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Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

At the most basic level you need to thank all attendees and registrants for signing up for the event as soon as possible. Keep the momentum going and host a surprise giveaway across social media with your sponsor by encouraging your community to engage in photo contests. Send thank you messages immediately.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Plus, this type of event can be applied to all different types of missions, so there’s bound to be an idea that appeals to your cause and audience. Auction website so that registrants can learn about event details and how to participate. Interested in learning how to attract, cultivate, and wow sponsors? Holiday-themed Auction.

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Qgiv

JUNE 10, 2022

A reality, though, for many nonprofits is that they have a hard time marketing their fundraising needs and getting a diverse portfolio of people to invest in their cause. Encourage your donors to engage in a virtual 5K or a challenge like No Shave November , or the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to raise money for a critical cause.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Gingerbread house decorating contest. Put your supporters’ creative cookie construction skills to the test with a gingerbread house decorating contest. Encourage your supporters to don their ugliest sweaters for a night out while they raise money for a good cause. Host this event as part of a holiday party. Polar plunge.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

We’ve touched on task-based event fundraising contest here before, but because this way of motivating your supporters is so effective we thought it was time to0 revisit the topic in more details. If we create contests to encourage these behaviors in all fundraisers, it can help raise incremental revenue. Belong to a team.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Many sponsors and donors want recognition for their support. Mention the donor in emails directly about the event they sponsored. This can be 4 emails a year dedicated to sponsors who give the org $10K or more. Many of us are familiar with local businesses sponsoring local sports teams. Plug donor skills into the work.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Despite the recent challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are still ready and willing to give to the causes they feel strongly about. You just need some fresh strategies so you know how to get donations for your cause. Reach out to potential sponsors. This will make the giving process feel tied directly to your cause.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Photo Contest. If Giving Tuesday gained momentum for your year-end fundraising strategies, caused you to acquire donors who were retained over the years, and yielded many more fundraising dollars than other campaigns, you may decide to maintain or increase your Giving Tuesday efforts. . Fundraising Letters. Text-to-Give. Virtual Tour.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

Over the edge – This fundraiser is a challenge where participants rappel down the side of a building to raise money for a cause. DIY – Do-it-yourself events are skyrocketing in popularity, with people on Facebook starting their own fundraisers for causes they care about.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Twestival Local Weekend : Last February, Twestival raised over $250,000 for charity:water on Twitter on February 13th with more 200 cities sponsoring local tweet, meet, and give parties. Registration here. American Open Challenge is GlobalGiving's second online giving contest. Stop Complaining About Cause Fatigue!

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