Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2008

celebrating animals, confronting cruelty.??? Knock Out Animal Fighting YouTube Contest??? youtube video views Get original contest ??? High engagement contest ??? We learned - were running a flickr contest right now that takes lessons learned from wendys and has been successful. Our mission is ???celebrating

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 1, 2021

Celebrate the campaign’s success, emphasizing that even small gifts can add up. Host polls and contests to engage your audience. Track your analytics so you can spot trends and see the types of posts that get the most engagement. Challenge your Board members and a few key donors to ask five or ten friends to chip in just $5.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

I posted some nonprofit technology trends and news late last month, but found some late breaking nptech news items I wanted to add. And The Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Winners Are… In November Microsoft launched the first Windows 8 Apps for Social Good contest. NPTech Online Fundraising Trends. social change.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Created by 92nd Street Y , a cultural center in New York City focused on bringing people together around the values of giving back, #GivingTuesday is now a global movement that connects individuals, communities, and organizations around the world to celebrate and encourage giving. Let’s continue the trend of YoY Giving Tuesday growth

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Resources: Blackbaud’s Giving Tuesday site has a whole host of resources to help you be successful such as the toolkit, a webinar series, podcasts, blog articles and giving trends data. Contributors want to know the results of your campaign and partake in your celebrations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Consider things like ebooks, video or audio files, or even a private livestream session with a celebrity. The current state of public gatherings has only accelerated this trend. Why not consider comedy, dancing, theater, or even an interview with a celebrity? 15) Brand design contests. 9) Movie screenings.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 3, 2019

John Russick of the Chicago History Center runs the annual label contest for the American Alliance of Museums , and those entries are always worth reading. Do you have anyone I should call out next month as an examplar of these trends? Do you have a trend you'd like to add?

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Care2

MARCH 4, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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Care2

MARCH 3, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 30, 2008

I've never lied about my age (okay, once when I was senior in high school), but I was tempted to say I was younger because the trend is with micro gifts, smaller gifts. $52 isn't a huge amount, but it is more than the cost of a latte. Celebrating Birthdays is definitely part of Facebook culture. 10 friends donate $52 = $510.

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Why or why not?

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Care2

JULY 14, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Why or why not?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2007

Be A Celebrity for Your Cause Katya Andresen from Network for Good has been busy working on the launch of the SixDegrees.org site with Kevin Bacon. The goal is to allow anyone to be a celebrity for their charity. Film Contest - " Film Your Issue " from Yahoo and other sponsors. Change the World!

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Care2

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) That went to several thousand supporters.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) That went to several thousand supporters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 24, 2007

They are hosting a contest to win $10,000K to celebrate their launch. Sixdegrees.org is running a contest with Hanes T-shirts to win $10,000K. How will these trends impact nptech? The Knight Foundation is sponsoring The Knight News Challenge and they've got $5 million to give away. Marnie Webb also points to this post.

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Care2

OCTOBER 13, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Google is celebrating its 10th birthday.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Haunted porch contest. When Halloween rolls around , have some safe, socially-distanced fun with a haunted porch contest. As we continue to weather the ups and downs of fundraising during COVID, it’s important to stay on top of fundraising trends and come up with fresh ideas to keep your supporters engaged.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

Trending viral challenges – Virtual trends like the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge or the “Tom Holland” handstand t-shirt challenge are extremely popular ways to not only raise awareness of an issue but also bring in needed funds. Pet photo contest – Everyone loves looking at adorable animals and showing off their pets.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

It's time to catch up on some of the nonprofit technology trends and news once again. I invite you to have a look at my list of 2013 forecasts on nonprofit technology trends with its handy new infographic so you can see how right (or wrong) I am about this year's tech trends for the sector. Here's the latest.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Crowdfunding is one of the fastest growing trends in fundraising. Additional data also supports this forecast, especially when considering the following trends: $300 million has been raised on Facebook via “Donate Your Birthday”. Examples of DIY crowdfunding campaigns include: Celebration campaigns or memorials. GivingTuesday.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

Tourism Campaigns or celebrate a place or county or state. Examples include Creative Commons Swag Contest and Fight Hunger Video Contest. and the trends driving it. Fundraising presentations. Photo Sharing around an organization's programs/mission - Global and National Youth Day. Fundraising Campaign - Street Kids.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Submit a video, photo, or another description sharing a creative way you share your heart to the CaringBridge Share Your Heart contest. Through the survey, the firm hopes to learn about how leaders are approaching collaboration and identify changes and key trends in the sector. Local folks, come join the celebration !

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Whole Whale

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Meet users on their (hashtag) level Jump on existing trends, like #MotivationMonday, #WisdomWednesday, or #FridayReads — or other hashtags that you find trending on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Stats + questions Another great thing that Crisis Text Line does is use its Crisis Trends data on social media.

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Neon CRM

JULY 14, 2023

Supporter/Volunteer Spotlights Celebrate and recognize the individuals who support your nonprofit’s work by featuring spotlights on them. Run campaigns or contests where users can submit photos, videos, or testimonials showcasing their involvement or how they have been impacted by your work.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 5, 2016

For several years now, January 1st not only means the beginning of the New Year, but also an opportunity to look at trends in year-end fundraising emails from nonprofit organizations. Here are some insights, trends, and the complete list of email subject lines. Let’s Celebrate. Emails By Date. Still need holiday gifts?

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