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. I initially thought it was a good idea.
Forum One
AUGUST 11, 2009
We have seen in recent years a growing prevalence of online contests. Here are three recent contest efforts that have impressed us. Top tier researchers participated, eventually combining into a number of global teams. The final winner will soon be announced in a nail-biter end to the contest.
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
Recent research suggests that taking and posting too many selfies on your Facebook profile (or other social channels) can be damaging to your relationships. Johnson & Johnson sponsored a contest where they donated $1 for each selfie photo donated through Donate a Photo. Family is Familia.
Tech Soup
MAY 7, 2013
And The Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Winners Are… In November Microsoft launched the first Windows 8 Apps for Social Good contest. The contest was a success in that judges had a hard time selecting the winners because of the quality and usefulness of the apps. Find the winning apps and the array of entries on the contest page.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 4, 2008
Global Giving's " Giving Made Green " launched last week and was written up in the New York Times. The article profiles Networked For Good's Six Degrees of Separation. The article profiles Networked For Good's Six Degrees of Separation. Ending Global Slavery is part of an Ashoka initiative Changemakers.net.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 24, 2007
They need your help to bring back Ranger Rick's profile that was recently taken down by Facebook Staff. Help bring back Ranger Rick's profile Email: appeals-comment@facebook.com and ask them to let Ranger Rick exist on Facebook! They are hosting a contest to win $10,000K to celebrate their launch. Global NpTech.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 30, 2008
Not two minutes had passed after I set up my birthday campaign and added it to my profile, I got pinged from Facebook friends asking how they could install it. The email directed me to a set up page where I selected a Cause from the too many I've installed on my profile There was also a recommendation from Causes which was for CharityWater.
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