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Your Nonprofit Video in the Spotlight (and on YouTube’s Homepage)

Amy Sample Ward

The DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is back and calling for your best 2011 nonprofit videos! Did your organization create impactful videos in 2011? Do you want your organization to be recognized for making great videos and maybe win some incredible prizes? Organizations are more video savvy than ever.

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New on SSIR: How does celebrity impact your fundraising?

Amy Sample Ward

Both of them involved celebrities. And I couldn’t help think to myself, “oh, so all we need to do to raise funds for a great cause is get a celebrity? But, I looked at both case studies again, more deeply, and realized that both of them weren’t really about the celebrity at all. Getting Over Celebrities.

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How Nonprofits Can Effectively Promote their Online Shop on Instagram and Facebook

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Organically promote your Shop on social media by taking photos and videos of each item, ideally showing them in use in an authentic manner. Raise awareness for your Shop with a contest. A contest is a good way to get promotion for your Shop with your follower’s friends and family circles. Build up excitement about new products.

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Let Volunteers Shine (And Inspire Gifts) On GivingTuesday

Bloomerang

Showcasing your volunteers’ journeys not only celebrates their invaluable commitment, but also fosters trust and connection within the community, highlighting the human impact behind every effort. Is celebrating your volunteers and how much they mean to your work a simple but surefire way to get others to get involved?

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Celebrating a Year of Cause Video with the DoGooder Awards

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Video has the power to educate, inspire, and move people to action. If you or your organization produces creative, impactful videos, we think you deserve some recognition for the work you’re doing – and maybe even some incredible prizes. The DoGooder Video Awards are taking submissions starting March 4, 2013.

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5 Tips for Planning A Fundraising Campaign Around a Holiday

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They could record a testimonial video detailing their journey to recovery and expressing their gratitude for your organization’s support. Contact them and ask if they’d be willing to help promote your holiday campaign by sharing your posts or recording a video to publicly show their support. Get creative with your digital strategy.

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No Tricks, All Treats: 18 Spooktacular Halloween Fundraising Ideas

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Participants can download an app to submit photos, videos, and text answers proving that they’ve completed challenges or deciphered clues. Send your participants their challenges or the list of items they need to find, and ask them to send back photos or videos. Ghost story contest. Pumpkin carving party.

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