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Are Online Vote-for-Me Contests A Good Idea?

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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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No Tricks, All Treats: 18 Spooktacular Halloween Fundraising Ideas

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Ghost story contest. If you’re lacking a good collection of horror stories to tell, send a call out to your imaginative supporters to send in their scariest stories for a ghost story contest fundraiser. Halloween decorating contest. Homeowners can submit photos of their homes to be entered into the contest.

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Congrats Mark Horvath & Invisible People TV for Pepsi SXSW Challenge Win

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Mark Horvath, known as " HardlyNormal " on Twitter and who is a tireless advocate for the cause of homelessness, was the winner of the SXSW Pepsi Refresh Challenge. Gary Vee , a social media celebrity champion and many others, helped this cause win the contest and receive a grant of $50,000 for Invisible People TV. Conclusion.

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#GivingTuesday: Why I Am Participating in the National Day of Giving on November 27, 2012

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Encouraging nonprofits to embrace this mode of fundraising was the point of the Case Foundation’s America’s Giving Challenge , one of the first giving contests launched back in 2007 where I was a first place winner raising funds for Cambodian children. Giving Tuesday is also promoting many of the ideas in Giving 2.0

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49 Online Fundraising Ideas to Help You Raise More

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Round up a few teachers or partner with a local celebrity and have them go up against each other with video games like Among Us or World of Warcraft. Sports tricks contest. Give artists in your community a chance to submit their own designs for your next team shirt and turn it into a contest. John Center for Homeless Men.

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Virtual Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas to Explore

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John Center for Homeless Men recently hosted their own virtual house party peer-to-peer event called Raisin’ the Rent. In particular, DIY fundraisers are popular for those who want to celebrate something or garner support, but instead of the support directed at them, it’s for a cause they care deeply about. Costume contest.

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Why You Didn't Hear About Cyclone Ivan's Destruction in Madagascar and How To Help Support Relief Efforts

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She was the recent winner of my son's Green Geek Charity Contest and we contributed a small amount to the charity of her choice, SOS Children's Villages. Joan sent us a note tonight thanking us, but also letting us know of a terrible natural disaster in her country: Hey Harry and Beth, I just celebrated my 26th birthday today!