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Best Practices for Contest Campaigns: AGC Lessons Learned

Wild Apricot

Results of a detailed evaluation of the 2009 America’s Giving Challenge competition have been released in the “must-read” 2009 AGC Assessment and Reflection Report. Lessons learned can be replicated by other non-profits, both for contest campaigns and for general social media outreach.( The best part? read more ).

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Conversational Case Study: How Does Your Organization Vet Online Contest Opportunities?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Allison Fine and I have been working on an evaluation of the second America’s Giving Challenge. This case study explores how a small nonprofit, Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) , a contest winner in the first and second America’s Giving Challenges, is using social media effectively. Come join the discussion !

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Investor Makes $4.3 Billion Bid To Take Blackbaud Private

The NonProfit Times

The statement went on: “Consistent with its fiduciary duties and in consultation with its independent financial and legal advisors, the Blackbaud Board of Directors will carefully evaluate the proposal to determine the course of action that it believes is in the best interest of the company and all Blackbaud stockholders.

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Guest Post by Anne Mai Bertelsen: Contests for Good - An Insider's View

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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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12 Ideas for a Virtual Fundraiser or Online Event

Get Fully Funded

Carefully evaluate each idea so you can choose the one that will bring you the most money and awareness for the least investment of time and money. Online Contest: Online contests are fun, easy, and interactive. Here are some ideas: Talent contest: Perfect for an arts organization. But not all of them are right for you.

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Trainer’s Notebook: Using Dot Voting Online

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The technique helps you need to evaluate the ideas. This process isn’t a popularity contest or a way to force a decision. .” This is a simple process for getting participants to prioritize ideas or decisions. You use this to follow a brainstorming activity which may yield an abundance of new ideas.

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Great reads from around the web on May 20th

Amy Sample Ward

" AGC Coversational Case Studies: Students for a Free Tibet: A mindful social media strategy for campaigns or contests – Beth Kanter and Allison Fine are evaluating the second America's Giving Challenge and are sharing case studies from the winners.

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