Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2013

We took all the necessary steps to become an official 501c3 and we made little changes to the event in the first year we hosted it. Here is a summary of the stories and what people learned from the experience: Events. It was hard to select a winner because all of the stories were terrific. Social Media. Fundraising.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Use these to build your event ticketing plan and get selling! Here are several types of tickets you can consider offering, each with its unique advantages: General Admission Tickets : These are the standard tickets that grant entry to the event. Attendees may purchase these tickets alongside their event tickets.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 28, 2023

As a golf tournament organizer, it’s your job to make sure that your event is exciting for players and also raises money for charity. To help you do both of those things, we’ve collected 9 fun golf tournament ideas to make your event stand out from the crowd. Here are fun golf tournament ideas to make more revenue.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore the top platforms you can leverage to get the word out about your business, including: Your Website Social Media Mobile App A well-designed marketing plan can give your business the fuel it needs to bring attention to its services, products, events, campaigns, and more.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

The platform approaches supporter-driven fundraising holistically, with opportunities for supporters to host events and launch challenges on behalf of your cause. The platform approaches supporter-driven fundraising holistically, with opportunities for supporters to host events and launch challenges on behalf of your cause.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

The contestants on The Great British Baking Show manage to get it right with impressive frequency. Leave out events that cost too much relative to what they brought in. Events can be the trickiest when deciding whether or not to repeat them. Aim to raise at least four times what you spend on an event. Can you do it?

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

In our 2020 Navigating the Unknown Report , we found that over 50% of nonprofits pivoted to virtual events last year. And, we know a lot more about how to host virtual events and engage an online audience than we did last year. This includes online fundraisers, virtual events, and even text fundraising campaigns.

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NetWits

AUGUST 23, 2011

Register for our Event Fundraising eNewsletter to receive more practical fundraising tips like these in your inbox. Every organization (and by that I mean the dedicated staff) that runs some version of a peer-to-peer fundraising event wants to help their participants be better fundraisers. Make sure your event is all about your cause.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

For any of these ideas make sure you have the following technical elements: Event name, date, and details in an email/flyer/social post. Website or event page so people can find it. You can use a Facebook event, Eventbrite or a simple campaign site like splashthat. Way to accept donations or money from the event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

I was an early adopter of this approach back in 2006 and over the years I have had the opportunity to raise over $250,000 for a charity that supports Cambodian children using these techniques as part of online giving contests like the Case Foundation’s America’s Giving Challenge. Enter online fundraising contests.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 8, 2023

If you’ve ever attended a nonprofit event and noticed the materials say “sponsored by [insert corporation name here],” you’ve witnessed a corporate sponsorship in action. Come prepared with a couple of different proposed partnership ideas, like a social media contest or an event sponsorship. So let’s get started!

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

Development officers, executive directors, event planners, consultants, and emerging leaders came together to discuss fundraising trends, donor retention, DEI (diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace) strategies, and so much more. One private school set a reasonable goal of $4,000 to help raise relief funds for the earthquakes in Syria.

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NTEN

JUNE 24, 2013

Flickr: chotda This week''s Member Round Up draws from all corners of the sector in both region and topic, from the energy in the streets of Brazil to Facebook contests and assistive technology used by the Bridge School--see what the nptech community''s been up to! Sign up for the event or learn more here.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 11, 2010

And you are ready to invest the money in selecting and developing the greatest system ever. Below I discuss some adoption strategies that you should consider if you plan to launch a collaborative platform or content management system. Support Users in Learning the System. Even better. User adoption is a tricky beast.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 20, 2019

Funders recognized that an estimated 20 percent of funded projects would experience an event that would negatively impact the outcome. One organization implemented a “Worst Grant Contest” in which staff told stories of, and voted on, the worst grants and projects of the year. Only you know the best way to approach this.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Did you know that almost 70% of nonprofits are planning to incorporate virtual elements into their events in some way, whether that’s with hybrid events, virtual-only events, or a combination of all of them? For a list of additional tools, explore our recommended fundraising event software for virtual events !

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

When considering what kind of event your organization could hold, you might find yourself suffering from choice paralysis. There are so many different kinds of nonprofit event ideas out there! The best event for your nonprofit is one that serves your mission, delights your community, and doesn’t totally burn out your staff.

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See3

MAY 28, 2007

One way to get people to create content for you is through contests. A common form of contest among companies is the “create a commercial&# contest. Among organizations, contests may seem like a short-cut to get compelling content, and cheaply. The current Heinz contest is a great example.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

These might be tickets to concerts, comedy shows, fundraising events, dance recitals, movie nights, classes, and more. Every day I would check ticket counts, see which events were struggling, and adjust my marketing plan from there. Make It Targeted: Sell Discounted Tickets to Future Events During Events. Be creative.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Check out their event page for inspiration: 3. Get an idea of what your campaign could be like by checking out their event page: 4. A traditional telethon is a fundraising event broadcast on television during which donors can call in and give to a cause. Plus, a telethon is also a great event for a matching gift drive.

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Neon CRM

APRIL 27, 2023

Holding events is a great way for nonprofits to raise money, engage constituents, and raise their profile. And if you don’t have a solid event planning strategy in place, your nonprofit’s next gala, fundraiser, or walkathon could end up costing you more in time, energy, and money than what your event ends up raising.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 22, 2012

This live event will focus on visual tools designed to assist organizations in seeking support. As a geographer and programmer, Jake Garcia has worked on geographic information systems (GIS) projects for NASA, the U.S. Pacific time. Register for the webinar here. Army, the City of New York, and Al Gore’s Climate Project.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

Celebratory interactions should be a consistent part of your engagement and content calendar, so set up systems to capture and share alumni personal, social, and professional news. Make sure that you good internal system for sharing any updates that might come in through fundraising office or other school connections.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

One way to create a major donor program or donor perks system is to replicate one from another organization. Audience size, breadth, and depth: If your organization has big lists, lots of traffic to your website or blog or social media pages, or big crowds at events, there are many ways to turn this into a donor benefit.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

After years of staging events, you may feel like there’s nothing you haven’t covered, from art auctions to wine tastings to trivia nights. We’ve broken it down into traditional , seasonal , virtual , scholastic , kid-focused , and grown-ups-only events. Coming up with fresh fundraising ideas for nonprofits isn’t always easy.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 14, 2008

Jeremy Ames who works in the Environmental Protection Agency's Indoor Environments Division, will speak about their Radon Video Contest -- the first video contest run by the federal government. If you wish to join us, you can read more about the event , or register below:

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See3

JUNE 15, 2007

It was an amazing event. Stay tuned for some video from the event. Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? First, the setting is spectacular. The program ended with a South African woman named Mama G, who thanked AJWS and its supporters for helping fight HIV/AIDS in Africa.

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See3

SEPTEMBER 1, 2008

Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? Blogroll (C)Systems AVC Beth’s Blog Christine Herron Deborah Elizabeth Finn Donordigital Emily’s World Getting Attention Gift Hub Philanthromedia Social Edge TechSoup © Copyright 2010 See3. Case Soup: Nonprofit Video Secrets Revealed!

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NTEN

APRIL 26, 2012

As Holly wrote in the #NTCFail blog post outlining the things that didn’t go as planned at the event, we value being open and accountable at NTEN. We thank the team at Mariette Systems for making a flawless wireless network for the NTC and converting the conference internet from an #NTCfail last year to an #NTCwin this year!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2008

Trio is an integration of SugarCRM, Joomla, and a credit card payment system. Then, all monthly hosting fees are waved if more than a certain amount of money is transacted using the payment system. Mozilla Labs announces the winners of their Extend Firefox2 contest – the best Firefox add-ons.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

They will be powered by the same operating systems used on desktops and laptop PCs – mostly Windows and Mac OS. And The Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Winners Are… In November Microsoft launched the first Windows 8 Apps for Social Good contest. Find the winning apps and the array of entries on the contest page.

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See3

DECEMBER 7, 2007

Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? Blogroll (C)Systems AVC Beth’s Blog Christine Herron Deborah Elizabeth Finn Donordigital Emily’s World Getting Attention Gift Hub Philanthromedia Social Edge TechSoup © Copyright 2010 See3. Case Soup: Nonprofit Video Secrets Revealed!

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See3

FEBRUARY 11, 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 FEB 11, 2008 john.he.is

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BoardAssist

JUNE 7, 2016

Some boards create team-based contests to see who can bring the most guests to the annual event, while others are lucky enough to have recruited a candidate who keeps the group laughing regularly. A few light moments can help break up what might otherwise be a long meeting on top of a long workday.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2016

TechSoup organizes an annual event called Storymakers ; organizations from around the globe participate in a multimedia contest for a chance to win exciting prizes and learn how to effectively tell their story. Discover how to identify, enter, group, and present information in your accounting system. Storymakers.

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See3

JANUARY 15, 2008

Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to submit their videos to the contest, hosted on DoGooderTV , the video sharing platform for nonprofits. The theme of this year’s contest is From the Ground Up: Using Technology to Engage Constituents and Make the World a Better Place. The finalists will be shown on www.DoGooder.tv

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See3

FEBRUARY 14, 2008

Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? Blogroll (C)Systems AVC Beth’s Blog Christine Herron Deborah Elizabeth Finn Donordigital Emily’s World Getting Attention Gift Hub Philanthromedia Social Edge TechSoup © Copyright 2010 See3. Case Soup: Nonprofit Video Secrets Revealed!

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