Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2013

Infographics can be used in different and creative ways and some obvious ones such as marketing messaging , educating about a social issue , to celebrate a successful campaign , to report to stakeholders on key performance metrics , an annual report, and even a marriage proposal ! Need some more ideas?

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Greater Giving

APRIL 9, 2024

Hats, Horses, and Hope: How to Host a Winning Kentucky Derby Event The thrill of the race, the mint juleps flowing, and the outrageous hats – there’s something undeniably fun about the Kentucky Derby event. Horse Race Game Design a mini racetrack using cardboard or felt. Horse Plop This one really depends on your event venue.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2019

Here are some examples: Rituals to Celebrate Success. Celebrate that milestone with anything festive that fits your organization’s values, is inclusive, and everyone finds enjoyable. Recognize Birthdays and Work Anniversaries: Look for a fun way to celebrate birthdays and work anniversaries.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

What they did: Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania held an event called “Celebrating Success,” which featured local business leaders who have made significant contributions to the economic and civic well-being of the Erie County region. Junior Achievement of Western PA’s Celebrating Success Event Form.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect and lead author of #GivingTuesday Ideas for 2018 , a new guide designed to equip and empower nonprofit professionals to achieve their #GivingTuesday goals. Many people celebrate Giving Tuesday, so how will your nonprofit stand out?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 30, 2023

What they did: Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania held an event called “Celebrating Success,” which featured local business leaders who have made significant contributions to the economic and civic well-being of the Erie County region. Junior Achievement of Western PA’s Celebrating Success Event Form.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Volunteer appreciation gifts help show volunteers that your organization celebrates their hard work and recognizes their efforts. You can use a t-shirt design platform like Bonfire to design your t-shirts in any way you want. To stand out, consider using a sustainable tote bag designed for every age.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Celebrate each other and the work you do! Enjoy music, food, a fun ski lift photo and try your hand at the ski simulator on October 23 rd from 7-9:30pm! Each moment of bbcon is designed to help you embrace the power of good and celebrate the impact that you and others make in the world.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 29, 2023

Fun Fact These courses were designed by a team of professional educators and instructors to be clear, concise, and useful. Fun Fact We’re always updating our Support Center articles! Fun Fact There are eight different product options available, which is why you’ll notice a field asking you to tell us what product you’re using.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

For example, a “Song of the Week” newsletter section might seem fun (and, to be fair, it is!), Mind Your Design When you use consistent branding , members will learn to associate your organization with a certain look. When developing the design of your member newsletter, remember that branding matters.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 4, 2022

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. Here are some fun peer-to-peer fundraising ideas to try with your supporters. The campaign can be printed out in fun designs by supporters that are giving away candy.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

And if you’re searching for fun and engaging ways to raise money, auctions and simple online events will get your donors excited to support your organization. Check out our comprehensive list to keep your fundraising campaigns fun and fresh for all of your donors. Designate a night for a few fun games of virtual bingo.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

A virtual holiday party is a great way to celebrate all the hard work that your remote team has done for the company. Ask your remote employees to search the web for fun items like: A quote from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Try to mix in some fun bingo ideas that also involve your company so that you get people thinking!

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

These public statements celebrate and highlight their involvement, making their dedication clear and showing how much they mean to the organization. When board members get their awards, the words spoken to honor them show genuine appreciation and celebrate all their hard work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Another common technique that many nonprofits use to way to build relationships is to acknowledge and celebrate staff’s birthdays. And, if you to want get everyone moving there is another slack app called Health Hero which is a fun way to compete with colleagues by tracking steps from your favorite health/fitness apps.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

It is great when we get wins and can celebrate them, and it’s tough when we take a loss and have to re-group and press onward. The most important thing to remember is to design the event to fit your audience. We encourage our clients to be intentional when designing events to ensure that the format and topic align with their audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2014

The session will cover what to do before, during, and after leading an effective technology training and provide lots of practical tips that will help you design fun, interactive, and highly effective technology training workshops. It can help people learn faster and in a more fun and natural way. By Vicki Halsey.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Work anniversary celebration, shout outs to staff, hand-written gratitude notes. Birthday cards from the board, celebrate staff birthdays at monthly staff meeting, give staff member the day off for their birthday. Review self-care activities and celebrate Friendship. Motivation Monday, Taco Tuesday, Waffle Wednesday, etc.

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Qgiv

MAY 11, 2022

They encourage the community to join the fun by donating to a favorite walker, joining a team, or grabbing a pair of high heels and joining the walk. They celebrated top teams and participants, communicated weekly fundraising goals, and celebrated key fundraising milestones to keep the momentum going.

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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

Fun Runs and other walkathon-type events might be more common than bowling or golfing, but that doesn’t make them any less effective. In fact, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Vermont raised 111% of their goal with their For Kids’ Sake Virtual Fun Run. Hosting fun events invigorates your peer-to-peer participants’ fundraising efforts.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

We’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Canva is a great tool for designing images. Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. Website or event page so people can find it. Bike-a-Thon. World Bicycle Day (June 3).

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 25, 2022

Leaders need to evaluate their leadership approach to ensure the style employed is designed to positively influence and empower their staff, promote success, and build collaboration. These six recommendations that nonprofit leaders can enact today will help improve staff well-being while achieving results. Adjust your leadership style.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Team fundraising pages provide your peer-to-peer fundraisers with an extra element of engagement and fun. Badges, fundraising thermometers, and leaderboards are all gamification elements designed to keep your peer-to-peer participants engaged and motivated to fundraise on your behalf. 1) Fun runs, 5Ks, and walks.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to raise more money for your cause, a benefit concert is a perfect solution. Benefit concerts are often celebrations of major achievements or a part of a larger fundraising campaign. Design unique merchandise for your event and choose items that match the vibe of the concert.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Last week, as part of my museum's year-long Loyalty Lab project , we hosted a workshop for Bay Area museum professionals with special guests Ian Kizu-Blair and Sam Lavigne of the game design firm Situate. Ian and Sam design real-world games that encourage people to engage in ordinary environments in extraordinary ways. It's not easy.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

Follow graphic design best practices like including your organization’s brand logo, colors, and fonts to help boost brand awareness. Make your campaign an ongoing celebration by taking these steps: Thank fundraisers as soon as they sign up. Host a wrap-up event to celebrate your campaign’s success. Prizes for top fundraisers.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

Celebrate any occasion by helping supporters launch their own fundraising campaigns to deepen their support for your mission. OneCause Overview OneCause’s peer-to-peer fundraising software places a strong emphasis on making fundraising “social, mobile and fun.” Learn more about pricing and fees.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

This article references the book The Politics of Design. We are especially today talking about design and visionary imagery and what it is actually like when people authentically communicate. And it was then that a friend pointed out the design, which was racist. I looked at this as a designer and laughed at that, right Devyn?

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Nonprofit Storytelling Conference AFP ICON and NTC are fun and educational, but they’re really big conferences! The NIO Summit is a great mix of fun themes, actionable content, and outstanding networking opportunities. Check out our recap of AFP ICON 2023 here. Learn more about AFP ICON 2024. Pro Tip: Can’t attend the event live?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

It can also make using data fun ! ” An infographic (short of information graphic) is a picture that blends data with design, storytelling, and insights that helps nonprofits concisely communicate messages to their audiences. HSUS Society Infographic To Celebrate Reaching 1 Million Fans. 1: What is an infographic?

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Psst: Looking for other tips for designing a great online donation form? Taking the time to celebrate your donor’s kindness will make them feel good about their gift, and that can set the stage for successful donor retention strategies. Donors who land on this page will be donating to send students to summer camp.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time to take a good look at your plans for the final months of the year and find a fun, unique fall fundraiser that will make you and your donors feel comfortable and supported. To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e. Poncey Highland Community Garden. come judge the contest.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

What makes this type of event so unique is the ability to celebrate the holidays and raise money for your organization at the same time. You want your guests and attendees to have fun at this party. You can start designing your festival of trees once you have received all your trees. Festival of Trees Event Format.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

A virtual holiday party is a great way to celebrate all the hard work that your remote team has done for the company. Ask your remote employees to search the web for fun items like: A quote from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Try to mix in some fun bingo ideas that also involve your company so that you get people thinking!

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 12, 2010

It was a bit of fun mixed with experiment, and I think it was really successful. Lesson #1: Design an action and invitation that’s doable and interesting – while focused on your goal. Lesson #1: Design an action and invitation that’s doable and interesting – while focused on your goal.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

On the “birthdays” section of their website, after discovering that many others with the same birthday as you––and 47,492 people in total at the time of writing––have asked for donations instead of presents for their birthday, charity: water tells you how cool celebrities like Depeche Mode and Tony Hawk pledged their birthdays to the nonprofit.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 30, 2022

Every June, the LGBTQ+ community and allies come together to celebrate love and friendship, to show how far the equality movement has come, and how much more work there is to do. So whilst Pride marches are fun, colourful, and celebratory in essence, these parades represent an ongoing movement for equality and human rights.

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