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

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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. Increase your 5K registrations and donations by putting together an interactive website. Pumpkin carving party.

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49 Online Fundraising Ideas to Help You Raise More

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With social media platforms and a dynamic website, you can spread the word about your mission easily and attract new potential donors quickly. From standard digital donation forms to peer-to-peer fundraisers , there are a wide variety of ways that nonprofits can fundraise virtually. Social media campaigns. Matching gifts drive.

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Greater Washington Give to the Max Day Training Event

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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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15+ Giving Tuesday Campaign Ideas (and Expert Tips) for 2021

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Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 at the 92nd Street Y’s Belfer Center for Innovation and Social Impact in New York City.

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25+ Virtual Fundraising Ideas | A Guide for 2021

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Several even reported that virtual events helped them reach new donors and raise more donations than their previous in-person events did! In the past year, virtual fundraising activities have skyrocketed due to social distancing guidelines and the COVID-19 pandemic. Ask For In-Kind Donations. Let’s get started.

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Virtual Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas to Explore

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Using a mix of social media and email communications, more than 9.4 A supply drive works great for nonprofit organizations that need supplies like food donations , office supplies, and more! John Center for Homeless Men recently hosted their own virtual house party peer-to-peer event called Raisin’ the Rent. Social fundraisers.

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