Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

For most event coordinators, one of the best places to reach their target audience is Instagram. Build excitement through your Instagram event promotion by posting teasers about your event line-up, contests, and ticket deals. Host contests and giveaways to boost engagement. What channel do they spend the most time on?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

with gifts and events Showing your volunteers that you care about them doesn’t have to be overly complicated or expensive. Gift cards A gift card to a local coffee shop, restaurant, or store is a great way to show volunteer appreciation. And it never hurts to ask local businesses to donate gift cards to the cause!

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

If you host the event at a restaurant or local pub, offer a gift certificate to the establishment as a prize for the trivia winners. You can work with your local nurseries and local parks to provide a place for the trees to be planted. Movie night Movie nights are another great spring fundraising idea.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2013

Last month, during the Nonprofit Technology Conference plenary session on placing little bets and learning from failure , we issued a challenge to 1,000 nonprofits in the audience. Let’s do more than just give failure lip service, let’s put it into practice and share learning from a failure or placing a “Little Bet.”

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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

Pere-to-peer fundraising is more than just a physical event, and there are many campaign ideas your organization to test out, including: Contests Challenges Crowdfunding DIY fundraising A-thon events Network fundraising Virtual storefronts Giving days And more! Participants then compete to see who can sell the most in a set period of time.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Hashtags group all the posts related to your event in one place. Submission contest. Take both of these ideas to the next level by gamifying them with a contest. Then, have your attendees post their content under a hashtag or geofilter for a chance at winning a small prize, like a gift basket.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Hashtags group all the posts related to your event in one place. Submission contest. Take both of these ideas to the next level by gamifying them with a contest. Then, have your attendees post their content under a hashtag or geofilter for a chance at winning a small prize, like a gift basket.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Draft your social media strategy to put everything into place. 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! Social media contests aren’t expected to give the same payoff as winning the lottery.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 9, 2024

Guests can purchase “horses” and have them race (dice or another method) to win prizes like gift cards. Include things like gift cards, wine, donated items, etc. That table’s jockey gets to the prize table as quickly as possible and selects a prize by placing their table flag on it.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Even though the calls were simply to check in with donors and see how they were doing during a trying time, it also resulted in gifts. Focus on how their past gifts are still making a difference and give them opportunities to ask questions about your organization. This is any type of gift that isn’t financial! Bingo Night.

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AccelEvents

JULY 28, 2021

For gamification to work, you need a set of rules in place. 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. Gift cards for Amazon or a food delivery service are great prize options. 5. Create Rules. Choose Incentives.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

With the majority of daily activities taking place over the web, it’s no surprise that we’ve also observed a rise in virtual fundraising. You can easily setup a place for them to do this using our online fundraising software. In fact, one of the main reasons why Millennials donate is because they know their gift will be matched.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

This can be anything from a gift certificate, branded swag, or just bragging rights. Pumpkin Carving Contest. come judge the contest. As a prize, you really can’t go wrong with ribbons, gift certificates, or branded organizational swag. Of course, don’t forget the prizes. Tis the season to get pumped about pumpkins.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Just like games, contests are virtual event ideas that can get people talking. Maybe the cutest pet contest or something event/topic-focused that does not require attendees to be on site. . Maybe the cutest pet contest or something event/topic-focused that does not require attendees to be on site. . Live Virtual Concert.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2022

Holiday Baking Competition Invite local bakers to participate in a holiday baking contest. Be sure to offer a prize for the winning home-owner, whether it’s a small trophy or a gift card to a local restaurant. Be sure to thank top fundraisers by name and offer a parting gift, such as a goodie bag, certificate, or free t-shirt.

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AccelEvents

JULY 9, 2020

In order for gamification to work, you need a set of rules in place. It is likely that they would be happy to donate a gift of some sort or furnish additional funds to you for the rights to put their name on the contest. Gift cards for Amazon or a food delivery service are great prize options. Create Rules.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Use Text-to-Give in Fundraising Events There are a lot of ways you can incorporate text-to-give into your fundraising event before, during, and after it takes place. Make sure you briefly walk them through how to use it so they’re ready when the event takes place! From there, you’ll be ready to take off with text-to-give!

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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. AI in Grant Applications Perhaps the most obvious place to start would be the application process.

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NetWits

AUGUST 23, 2011

Get their first gift. Received at least one gift, but not reached their goal. Not yet received a gift. I haven’t received any gifts and frankly don’t have the time. Include a sample email and talk about the impact of gifts ( Did you know just raising $25 can provide sick kids with a toy this holiday?).

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 28, 2022

Payment and sales, all in one place. Some nonprofits have seen huge success incorporating audience reactions or contest submissions on the stream. A donor who gives a small amount once may give again in your next campaign, so be sure to thank them for their gift and offer additional ways to get involved in your cause!

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

50 gift card for $5,000 raised). Hold contests. Create contests that reward fundraising activity. Meeting the people who will be helped and seeing the places that will be impacted by their efforts will give your fundraisers extra motivation. Peer pressure has a funny way of inspiring larger gifts.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

You’ve come to the right place! Auction off items like pet goodie baskets, doggie daycare gift certificates, grooming supplies, a fancy cat tree, and more! You can auction off experiences like: Dinner and a movie Concert tickets Restaurant or bar gift card Wine or liquor tastings. Buckaroo Ball (Western-themed).

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Gift wrapping. Most winter holidays have one thing in common: gift giving. During this time of year, you can count on wrapping paper sales skyrocketing, but becoming a gift-wrapping professional is no easy task for just anybody. Then, find an area like a community center where you can set up your gift-wrapping station.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Or, you could give all of your guests a gift card to a food delivery service like Door Dash or Grub Hub so that they can order their own fancy gala meal for delivery. Silent auctions, raffles, and contests are great ways to get people talking about and taking part in your event. Request a Demo.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and #GivingTuesday launched #MyGivingStory – a social media campaign and contest that asks people around country to tell their giving stories: to whom they give and why it is meaningful to them. I am honored to be a judge for the contest! Additional judges may be announced at a later date.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 7, 2017

GivingTuesday has grown in popularity since its inception, with people from all over the world continuously giving their time, money, gifts and voices to the causes they care about. Over $1,640,000 in gifts were given this year, and over $177,000,000 was raised online for charities and nonprofits. More still needs to be done.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

Their gift helps fulfill their personal philanthropic goals. You might get really excited about restaurant nights, candle parties, t-shirt sales, or voting contests. And yes, sometimes there is a place for these types of fundraisers , especially when they’re planned and executed well. Let’s Build Your Fundraising Plan!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and #GivingTuesday launched #MyGivingStory – a social media campaign and contest that asks people around country to tell their giving stories: to whom they give and why it is meaningful to them. I am honored to be a judge for the contest! The call for submissions runs through November 24.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Kids around the country received an early and much-needed gift this December in the form of — you guessed it — broccoli and green beans. ” won first place in the tool category. EmpowerME is a great educational and motivating tool for young supporters of the healthy kids movement. " campaign. Check out Pick Chow!

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

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. Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Team up with local news.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Peer-to-peer fundraising is an incredible opportunity that leverages your supporters’ personal networks to expand the reach of your campaign and solicit gifts. Depending on your mission, you might find more value in asking for in-kind gifts rather than fundraising for money. Virtual Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas. Virtual supply drive.

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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. For example, a new project provides grocery store gift cards to college students coping with food insecurity. The organizer set a goal of sending five $100 gift cards each month. Can you do it? That’s your fundraising goal.

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AccelEvents

JULY 9, 2020

In order for gamification to work, you need a set of rules in place. It is likely that they would be happy to donate a gift of some sort or furnish additional funds to you for the rights to put their name on the contest. Gift cards for Amazon or a food delivery service are great prize options. Create Rules.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

In the past year we have raised over $47,000 in an online Razoo contest and $25,000 as prize money in a Facebook contest sponsored by Chase. Technology and “what’s hot&# is changing all the time, so the successful social media practitioner will always be researching the best tools and the best places to be seen and heard.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Help your supporters out and create a Donation-for-Dad gift that gives them a nice printable or ecard telling their dad that a gift was made in his name. Or host a rib, pie, or hot dog eating contest and have your own tip jars for people to support their favorite competitors in the form of donations. Sunset Party.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

It’s also a time for gifts and new clothes, making this a great chance to raise funds or donations of new clothing, especially for children. Host a rib, pie, or hot dog eating contest and have “tip jars” for people to show their support for their favorite competitors in the form of donations. BBQ for Good. Mmmm, everyone loves a BBQ.

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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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