NetWits

MARCH 8, 2012

Fundraising Results: Close to 18,000 people participated in this online fundraising contest resulting in over $2 million dollars being given to 1,200 participating nonprofits. Making Online and Social Fundraising the Focus. Using Social Media to Generate Buzz and Measureable Results. 1,200 Participating nonprofits.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

A study by Social Fundraiser found that 69% of P2P fundraising participants faced barriers in meeting their goals. However, the Social Fundraiser study makes it clear that many participants struggle to fundraise effectively. It empowers participants by giving them something fun and social to invite friends and family to.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

While you’re searching for a haunted house to partner with, consider hosting your event at a haunted house that’s also willing to be your partner in a matching gift drive. Ghost story contest. After running the contest, host a reading around a campfire and listen to the scariest ghost stories in an appropriately spooky setting.

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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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Whole Whale

MAY 23, 2022

Also, Dads can be notoriously difficult to find a gift for as there are only so many coffee mugs, golf balls, and ties one person can need. Use social media. Social media is a great way to reach potential donors and spread the word about your fundraiser. Promote matching gifts. Use creative donation tiers.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Of the major social media platforms, Instagram routinely tops the list as one of the most important engagement channels for nonprofits looking to reach a wider, younger audience. These tools allow your nonprofit event organizers to monitor social media chatter about your events and connect with supporters who are talking about it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? What social media tools are you currently utilizing? Who maintains your social media campaigns? We have two full-time, paid people working on social networking along with me. Posterous: BigCatRescue.posterous.com. com Aug 14, 2000: my.care2.com/savethecats.

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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. Offer spa night tickets as a Mother’s Day gift to your community where moms get a chance to unwind with massages, facials, and other spa treatments.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

How To Marry Social Media with Fundraising. Social fundraising is when your nonprofit integrates tried and true fundraising techniques with social media to inspire your supporters to raise money from their networks on your behalf. View more presentations from Beth Kanter. Cultivate and cheer on champions for your cause.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

For instance, when hosting a gala, you might use an elegant typeface on your social media banners. You likely already understand the importance of social media in your marketing strategy. Ideal nonprofit influencers to collaborate with should have a loyal following on social media, post high-quality content, and align with your values.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

For instance, when hosting a gala, you might use an elegant typeface on your social media banners. You likely already understand the importance of social media in your marketing strategy. Ideal nonprofit influencers to collaborate with should have a loyal following on social media, post high-quality content, and align with your values.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Halloween Costume Contest. The winner could receive a prize, like a gift card to a local restaurant or store. Pumpkin Carving Contest. This is another great contest idea that can get people engaged and excited about your cause. ‘Boo-berry’ social media campaign. Halloween bake sale.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Online fundraising is extremely cost-effective compared to other types of fundraising campaigns, and our Generational Giving Report revealed that almost 55% of donors prefer to go online to make a gift. Social media campaigns. Social media is a fast and effective way to reach a wide variety of supporters and potential donors.

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Classy

JULY 26, 2021

On August 17, the United States celebrates National Nonprofit Day to recognize the impact of the social sector and highlight the importance of charitable organizations across the country. . Here are five ways to motivate new and existing donors to show support with a one-time gift or a recurring donation. . Social media posts .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2013

The Gifted Learning Project: Whenever you plan a fundraising event, double check the calendar and dates in all your external communications. Social Media. The Case Foundation offered to give away a Microsoft Surface and so we issued a call to nonprofits to submit their “Little Bets” stories.

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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. . Social Media Challenge.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

HP is giving away laptop and printer bundles as part of its HP’s Create Change program which is an example of " embedded giving." That's a buzz word coined by Lucy Bernholz to describe the common practice of building a philanthropic gift into another, unrelated, financial transaction. Here's my contest. Tags: contest.

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NetWits

JUNE 2, 2011

Here are a few ways nonprofits are rewarding their fundraisers: Virginia Beach Bike MS – Bike shop gift certificates, VIP parking, a 30-minute massage and an invitation to their awards dinner await participants who raise over $4,000. Sponsor-donated items like bike tune-ups, massages and gift cards. Priority check-in at the event.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 24, 2021

Whether they receive points for interacting with a sponsor or get a digital award for providing feedback, event gamification can boost attendee engagement for brand awareness campaigns, product launches , career fairs , conferences , trade shows , and social events. . Prizes and Social Rewards. Social Media Shares. Team Games.

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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! Pick the best engagement strategies for your campaign and you’re off to the races!

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AccelEvents

JULY 28, 2021

Share that information on social media as well. 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. This idea works best on social media.

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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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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

In the past year, virtual fundraising activities have skyrocketed due to social distancing guidelines and the COVID-19 pandemic. Without a dedicated online strategy or a social media presence, many potential donors will view your organization as out of touch. This is any type of gift that isn’t financial!

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Each fundraiser’s site features a personal appeal and social sharing buttons, which are great ways to spread the word about the campaign. One-Day Email Flash Fundraiser or Social Media Sharing Event. If your audience is one that responds more positively to social media, then you might want to try a social media sharing blitz.

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Achieve

JUNE 21, 2023

Use social media. Give sponsor shoutouts (be sure to tag their accounts) on all your social channels for additional sponsor visibility and engagement. These could be used as auction items, raffle prizes, or attendee gifts. This could be a standalone package or built into your title or presenting sponsorship. Donated services.

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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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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

It also addresses the general societal shift to socializing online, while at the same time continuing to retain a personal connection with the donor community. If you are sending out gift boxes to the attendees’ homes, you can also include the sponsors’ products or branded gifts in the box. The Move to Hybrid. The Guest List.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 5, 2008

So what better way to combine his geek interests with social causes than to create a video blog post tip series on Green Geek Tips. Tip #1 was about not using paper bags and Tip #2 was about recycling gift wrap paper). Tip #1 was about not using paper bags and Tip #2 was about recycling gift wrap paper). Why Network for Good?

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AccelEvents

JULY 9, 2020

Share that information on social media as well. 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. This idea works best on social media.

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CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

Relationships built, not just on a one-time gift, but from a foundation of trust in your organization’s methodology and assurance that every donation will make an impact is extremely important for donor satisfaction and ultimately, donor retention. A 24-Hour Spring Fundraising Blitz On Social Media. The best part?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 16, 2013

If you have been following me on Twitter, Facebook, this blog or other social media channels, you know that my father passed away several weeks ago. This post summarizes the results and a few insights about social media fundraising and network strategies as a way to share back what I learned and to help bring some closure.

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NTEN

AUGUST 29, 2013

Social Media for Nonprofits is partnering with The Case Foundation to better understand social media engagement among nonprofit organizations. Take this quick survey and be entered in a drawing to win an Amazon.com gift certificate. Help out with a study!

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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. 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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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. Selfies shared on social media are great for social media engagement. Selfies shared on social media are great for social media engagement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2008

Harry's last green tip introduced the Charity Contest that allowed readers to submit a comment that included a suggestion about how to save energy or be green and the name of a charity. We're going to continue to include the $20 Charity Giveaway Contest (I still have a few gift cards that I got as gifts to recycle.)

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Create a Communication Plan – Social Media is a key part of #GivingTuesday. Pro Tip: Write out your emails and social media posts ahead of time and schedule them to be sent out ( check out these free social media scheduling tools ). Use the #GivingTuesday Social Media Toolkit to get inspiration for your posts.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Encourage them to use their social network. As Anthony Sicola’s recently mentioned, fundraisers who use who use social networking tools like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube increase fundraising results by up to 40%. 50 gift card for $5,000 raised). Hold contests. Create contests that reward fundraising activity.

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