Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 29, 2010

Today, I stumbled across another reason why I'd like to blow up online contests that use "vote for me" or popularity to make funding decisions. If a contest or program does not lead with social outcomes and if big money is thrown on the table, it encourages social innovation of another kind.

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Non Profit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Following that letter, X Corp sued CCDH, alleging that the group had utilized “unlawful acts” to improperly gain access to the company’s data and characterized the nonprofit as “activist organizations masquerading as research agencies, funded and supported by unknown organizations, individuals and potentially even foreign governments.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

I've written a lot lately about contests ( Chase Community Giving and Pepsi Refresh ) here in the United States that are focused on "social media for social media." While Ennovent , a social enterprise, is very different from a major consumer brand in the US, I think we can learn a lot about the design of the contest. .

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

You may want to add an auction, a fund-the-need, or entertainment. Online Contest: Online contests are fun, easy, and interactive. Here are some ideas: Talent contest: Perfect for an arts organization. Photography contest: Ask participants to share their best nature, pet, bird, flower, or food photo.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2022

Examples include text-to-give campaigns, merchandise fundraisers, and virtual contests. There are countless ways to implement contests into your fundraising strategy. No matter your mission, there is probably a contest theme that applies to it. The best part is that contests are very easy to host online.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Not the ones with the fake contests and contrived conflicts, but the ones that pit you against the weather, the wildlife, and the natural environment. It’s just the contestants against the hard, cruel world, and it either brings out the best or the worst in people. Risk Management starts before funding.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Pet Fundraisers Host events like dog walks, pet parades, dog washes, or pet costume contests and charge admission/entry fees. Educational Workshops Offer low-cost workshops or classes on topics relevant to your cause, with the funds coming from class fees. Word of advice: Livestream your drawing and record it.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

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. Halloween decorating contest. Homeowners can submit photos of their homes to be entered into the contest.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 23, 2023

I am also looking forward to fall festivals and the bounty of creative and exciting ways to raise funds while having fun! From pumpkin carving contests to haunted houses, there are so many ways to embrace this new season with fresh ideas. You can have a variety of games for all ages from apple bobbing relays to pie eating contests.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2021

Dear Charity Clairity, Many times when an alumni passes away, their family will choose to direct funds to our school. In the past, we’ve listed the “so and so memorial fund” for the total amount given in the appropriate category. I would simply count up all gifts from the Vanguard Fund and list them under that category. .

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2021

As you can imagine, getting supporters to raise funds for you can make reaching your annual fundraising goal a lot easier. DIY fundraising is when your supporters raise funds on your behalf through individual self-guided campaigns. Host events such as 5Ks or even contests in which dollars are counted as votes. Here’s how.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Picture this: You’ve rolled out the red carpet for your nonprofit’s event , snapped pictures and videos, invited donors to dance the night away, and raised important funds for your mission. While these funds have a long-lasting impact, the event itself is over in the blink of an eye. Submission contest.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Picture this: You’ve rolled out the red carpet for your nonprofit’s event , snapped pictures and videos, invited donors to dance the night away, and raised important funds for your mission. While these funds have a long-lasting impact, the event itself is over in the blink of an eye. Submission contest.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Bake sale Bake sales are always a delightful way to raise funds for your organization. You can also bid off the best looks to boost your funds from the event. You can also raise funds simultaneously by offering tickets to different activities and concessions. You can also include activities for the children of the community.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

And while charity events can be important for raising funds for your cause, it’s no secret they can also be a lot of work. Maybe you’re hoping to raise awareness or funds, show some supporter appreciation, do some community building, or maybe you just want to have a little fun. 1) Start with a clear goal.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2013

Helping Our Peers: Asked two local government entities to apply for a grant for a program but they said no. Got permission to apply and after the two government entities did not receive the grant, rose above the personal politics and offered to share the funding. Taking the high road in partnerships always works. Test your assumptions.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

I tried ChatGPT and can tell you it writes wonderful haikus, crafted a pretty decent Valentine’s Day message for my sweetheart, and correctly predicted many of the matchups in my colleagues’ Holiday Movie bracket contest. This could help grantmakers identify emerging issues or underserved communities that could benefit from funding.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

In the beginning you may self-fund your fledgling organization. And unless you’re independently wealthy with an endless revenue stream, you can’t self-fund forever (nor should you – more on that in a minute). Then you figured out that you needed funds to pay for the good work. Many founders do.) Don’t say “we can’t do that.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Community foundations sponsor many donor-advised funds (DAFs) which are like mini-foundations but they are not public. Do a raffle, sweepstakes, contest, or giveaway in your community. Engage really well-funded organizations you have a relationship with and ask for suggestions about how to find funding.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

For the 5th year in a row, the annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest , presented by YouTube and See3 Communications , is open for submission during the weeks leading up to the Nonprofit Technology Conference. If you're a nonprofit and you made a video in 2010, you should: > Submit your video today! Awesome video cameras from Flip Video.

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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. And your plan will give you a reality check to hold back when you are tempted to barrel ahead with a new program before you have fully figured out the funding for it. Can you do it? Do you really want to make fundraising so hard?

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Given the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, hosting a virtual holiday fundraiser is the best way to take advantage of the opportunity to raise funds while keeping things light and fun! Additionally, funds could be raised through an online auction within the gala, and fundraising is tracked with a virtual fundraising thermometer.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Organic posting, running contests, and incorporating social media marketing in emails are all great ways to get started on your branding journey. Run a contest! Contests are a great way for nonprofits to quickly extend visibility and get their audience involved and engaged. What if you don’t have the funds to give anything? .

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AFP Blog

MAY 28, 2009

Do Online Fund-Raising Contests Squeeze Out Foreign Charities? Philanthropy.com: "Do Online Fund-Raising Contests Squeeze Out Foreign Charities?Epic Epic Change, a charity raising money for a school in Tanzania, is a finalist in one of a mushrooming number of contests that enable Web users to vote for nonprofit groups.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

For small nonprofits that have small funds in the video department, we have a new category for the best “thrifty” videos produced for under $500. Learn more about the contest guidelines and how to submit your video! The YouTube part is sort of like having your nonprofit video seen during the Super Bowl.).

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Greater Giving

MARCH 28, 2023

Hole-In-One Contest A hole-in-one is when a golfer hits a golf ball into the hole with one shot. A hole-in-one contest is a popular feature of most golf tournaments. Tournament organizers often approach sponsors for such contests because it gives them good visibility.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 30, 2017

The donation amounts are small, to encourage people to play more often — and you really can challenge your friends to anything, including a pizza eating contest, race or even a pie-baking contest. The post 4 Nonprofits That Gamified Their Funding (and Tips for You to Copy) appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

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Byte Technology

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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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Incentivize engagement by hosting a giveaway or other fun contest just for new followers on your platform of choice. Make sure to mention the contest in your regular emails and newsletters so your entire mailing list will know about it. Encourage friendly competition, create community, and raise funds—all using social media.

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AccelEvents

JULY 28, 2021

They would likely be happy to donate a gift of some sort or furnish additional funds to you for the right to put their name on the contest. Donated funds can then be used to put together some sort of prize package. You can do a contest like the one above or do something different. This idea works best on social media.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

If you’re looking for a new way to raise funds, engage donors, and build connections, look no further than a charity golf tournament. And fortunately for nonprofits, charity golf tournaments do much more than simply raise mission-critical funds. Tap into your networks.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 1, 2021

A virtual gala can be a great opportunity for your nonprofit to raise additional funds for its mission with lower overhead than a traditional gala event. This means that your nonprofit can raise more funds while spending less with traditional galas. But how do you make your virtual gala events fun and engaging?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 11, 2010

YouTube: Environmental Defense Fund. BP Logo Redesign Contest. Please follow, friend, subscribe and like: Twitter: International Bird Rescue Research Center. Facebook: Mobile Baykeeper. MySpace: Greenpeace. Flickr: SkyTruth. Related Links: Nonprofits of the Month :: May 2010 :: Holding Corporations Accountable.

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NTEN

AUGUST 29, 2013

The submission phase runs from September 3 - 17 and winners will receive funding and support from Knight Foundation. The challenge will focus on the question: "How can we harness data and public information for the health of communities?" Anything we missed? Let us know in the comments. Data Member Round Up nptech summer special'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

A donation to the NTC scholarship fund will help professionals make it to the 2019 Nonprofit Technology in Portland. This, of course, included our own donations as well as participating in a crowdfunding campaign for the Scholarship Fund. This year Facebook and PayPal offered $7 million in matching funds for the day.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2007

To celebrate their beta launch, they are offering a $10,000 Change Your World Contest Prize to the social change group or organization (this includes non-profits, student groups, volunteer networks, fundraising groups, or other networks organized around social issues) that starts a group on Razoo, and recruits at least 100 members by September 15th.

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AFP Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

Pepsi Contest Faces More Charges of Cheating - NYTimes.com: "Pepsi Refresh, the online fund-raising contest with a $20 million giveaway for charitable causes and nonprofit groups, is again receiving complaints that its results are being manipulated."

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