Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2016

But the GivingTuesday spirit still continues until the end of the month with #MyGivingStory , a contest where your nonprofit organization could receive a grant up to $10,000. MyGivingStory, in its second year, is a nationwide campaign and social media storytelling contest to inspire public discussion about the reasons people give.

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JULY 23, 2010

Some criticized corporations and said their cause marketing efforts were PR stunts designed to score brownie points with the public. world, cause marketing contests such as Pepsi Refresh and Chase Community Giving have caused a different kind of ruckus. In the Web 2.0 It's called digital litter. What do you think?

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DECEMBER 1, 2020

Businesses, nonprofits, and charities who normally host a holiday fundraiser have been forced to move online, and finding ways to connect to once generous donors is tough. . If your nonprofit organization or charity would normally host a holiday fundraiser in-person, then you might consider moving to a virtual fundraising event online. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2010

Note from Beth: Anne Mai Bertlesen and I had a quick exchange at the end of year after I blogged about the Pepsi and Chase Giving Contests in December. She offered to write a guest post that provides an "insider's perspective" having run a number of cause-related ventures including contests.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 27, 2014

Every dollar is tightly contested by other nonprofits whose missions are often equally as noble as your own. No one wakes up in the morning and says, “I need to make sure I give to a charity or nonprofit today.” Image courtesy of Fundraiser Help. Ask, and thank. Nothing reaffirms a donation like a genuine “thanks!”.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Do a walk-slash-hike for charity: Choose the tallest peak in your town or neighborhood (unless you live in Washington or Oregon, then find something a bit more manageable). We love the New York Public Library’s Anti-Proms , which provide an alternative, safe space regardless of sexuality, gender identity, and any other reason for NYC teens.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

Love of Philanthropy Photo Contest « Vivanista | Living Well. – "Join Vivanista in sharing the love of philanthropy by participating in our Love of Philanthropy photo contest that showcases images of what it means to be philanthropic." So we need to remember that with social media! Doing Good.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2015

The fundraiser—whether it’s an inspired event, online appeal or one-time contest—should of course be considered an important component of any non-profit’s campaigning effort. Create a timeline contest that encourages people to craft videos and photo sets boosting your fundraiser. Lean on your core supporters.

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JANUARY 24, 2010

" In reality, the challenge illustrated exactly why these "vote for me" contests in the nonprofit world have got to go away. Each Facebook user, after authorizing the Chase application, got 20 votes to distribute among their favorite charities. Chase disqualified some charities without being transparent as to why.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Note from Beth: This post was written before the New York Times article describing a misstep with the Pepsi Charity Contest. If they don't a dollar, at least the contest has helped inspire them to dip their toes in the social media waters. Time will tell, but the contest has given us a jump start on our social media strategy.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Businesses, nonprofits, and charities who normally host a holiday fundraiser have been forced to move online, and finding ways to connect to once generous donors is tough. . If your nonprofit organization or charity would normally host a holiday fundraiser in-person, then you might consider moving to a virtual fundraising event online. .

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NetWits

MARCH 7, 2011

Title: Social Media for Social Good: How Digital Charity is Changing our World. Description: As non-profits turn their sights to the social web for mission delivery, advocacy, fundraising and awareness building, more for-profits organizations are supporting charity work with specialized programs and initiatives. He loves bacon.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

You might get really excited about restaurant nights, candle parties, t-shirt sales, or voting contests. Over time you’ll realize that you can grow these efforts and ask for more as the general public builds their trust in you. Small online campaigns are great for educating followers and bringing in new donors. Monthly giving.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

Easter is a great opportunity to invite your supporters’ clan out for a fun-filled morning of treats and egg-finding in a public garden or space. Host a watching party for major games at a bar where the tips and certain drinks go to the charity. You can use your health apps to track miles, or partner with an app like Charity Miles.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 24, 2010

" In reality, the challenge illustrated exactly why these "vote for me" contests in the nonprofit world have got to go away. Each Facebook user, after authorizing the Chase application, got 20 votes to distribute among their favorite charities. Chase disqualified some charities without being transparent as to why.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Note from Beth: I've been writing about online contests that use social media and crowdsourcing techniques. As frequent readers of this blog know, many pitfalls of online contests have been discussed here. Anyone can apply for a grant and the public decides who wins. Each month, Pepsi will award grants up to $1.3

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2009

Should online contests be redesigned or just go away? That's the question that Kari Dunn Saratovsky asks in a post over at the Case Foundation blog , one of many blog posts and tweets about the controversy surrounding how the Chase Bank handled its online contest. 12/17: The Dark Side of Online Contests.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

I asked this question on my Facebook brand page, and here’s what I learned: The New York Public Library Photo Booth. The New York Public Library is using selfies as part of its social media initiative to engage library patrons. Flickr Photo - NYPL Photo Booth. Family is Familia.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2014

billion in charity tax fraud, and, in a more pedestrian example, a woman in Denmark used government datasets to build a website showing all the public toilets across the country. You can see some of the apps generated by the contest at civicapps.org.). But other countries have mounted similar efforts. Here in the U.S.,

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

The fundraising goal for Give to the Max Day is to get 35,000 people to support their favorite regional charity, raising more than $3 million in donations and grants in just 24 hours! I said that I wished contest designers would take a Hippocratic Oath to do no harm to nonprofits! Designate a cheer leader.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Over $1,640,000 in gifts were given this year, and over $177,000,000 was raised online for charities and nonprofits. Individuals reflected on why they gave to a certain nonprofit organization and then shared these personal stories in a contest form on the #GivingTuesday website.

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sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

Virtual Auction Software To effectively manage your charity auction , you’ll need all your tools in one place. On the day of your event, incorporate live supporter shout-outs, photo contests, and Q&A sessions in your social media to add another level of engagement to your event. Let’s begin. Nonprofit’s website.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For events, ongoing series, or recurring celebrations online, consider the following options for publicity: 1. Swag or merch: handmade item by someone helped by your charity. Swag or merch: pick and design swag that directly relates to your charity. A creative fundraiser can make any of these items sound attractive to the donor.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Events are many people’s favorite thing about charity fundraising. A Gala is a well-known charity fundraising event. Activities such as performances, live entertainment, and sit-down dinners regularly attract a large audience and generate significant money for charity.

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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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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

These apps have the power to help nonprofits and charities reach a whole new audience and raise awareness about their mission. As part of the App It Up 2: Transforming Communities project, we had the opportunity to explore how charities and nonprofits are using gamification. Gamify Your Organization.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 12, 2016

This might include corporations, publications, TV networks, brands, or well-known individuals. Right now, this section is pretty small and limited to publications and media outlets. When I wrote my article two years ago, I had a hard time finding nonprofits and charities that were successfully using Snapchat.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 30, 2017

Those photos then become public, and others can share them on social media. Each picture donates $1 to the charity of your choice. Those are then used to promote the charity, along with hashtags. This is a simple platform that only requires moderation to make sure inappropriate pictures don’t make the cut.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

For this online auction, reach out to businesses and restaurants for experiences to auction off in exchange for some good public recognition and marketing. You might even host a quick superhero trivia contest to test your attendees on their superhero knowledge. The team that wins the trivia contest can win a special prize!

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

You can even create unique branding specific to your event, which will be especially helpful for annual or recurring fundraisers like charity runs. Operations & Leadership Nonprofit Public Relations Strategies That Build Trust and Credibility 10 min read Read Now 6.

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See3

MARCH 12, 2008

Home • About Us Mission Team News Partners Careers • Services Overview Interactive Marketing Video Web Design and Development • Clients Clients List Client Login • Resources Overview Events YouTube for Nonprofits Guide to Online Video Video FAQs Our Blog • Contact POSTED BY Michael Hoffman MAR 12, 2008 Why do people give charity?

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Tech Soup

MAY 15, 2015

I'm happy to announce that one of our winning 2015 Green Tech Success Story Contest submissions is TechSoup member Boulder Food Rescue , an organization working to eliminate food waste in its community and across the country. About the Success Stories Contest. You might think you'd never do that. America: A Wasteland of Plenty.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Finalists will appear on the CTK Facebook page for public voting during April and winners will be announced on May 1, 2012. This award is open to registered nonprofits or charities of all types and sizes, worldwide. Applications for all Heroes with a Heart grant awards close Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 at midnight.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

This ongoing study has been cited in hundreds of publications, including Forbes, TIME, Fast Company, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. John Haydon is one of the most sought-after digital marketing experts for nonprofits and charities. charity: water. John Haydon. JohnHaydon.com.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 17, 2013

When she’s not writing about nonprofits you can find her competing in public speaking contests and training to be a Spice Girl ( wannabe). . Charity: Water does an incredible job of proving the impact of their supporter base by providing several different ways to see their mission in action.

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Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2015

Our recently completed 2015 Green Tech Success Story Contest winners and finalists are an impressive group, showcasing the broad reach and impact of TechSoup member charities doing environmental work. We had many excellent submissions to the contest. Here are the top 10.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 16, 2010

I've had some posts in pipeline following up on social media metrics and the Chase Community Giving Contest second phase, but wanted to share these two stories from Haiti from on the ground and a bird's eye view. Their goal is to create the simplest way of aggregating information from the public for use in crisis response.

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