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How Nonprofits Can Effectively Promote their Online Shop on Instagram and Facebook

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Here are some techniques to promote it on social media. Raise awareness for your Shop with a contest. A contest is a good way to get promotion for your Shop with your follower’s friends and family circles. Review the platform’s Promotions Guidelines so your contest is all buttoned up. Already have a shop?

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Should We Just Blow Up Nonprofit "Vote for Me" Social Good Contests ?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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.

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Pepsi Refresh Project: An Insider's View - Guest Post by Bonin Bough

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note from Beth: I've been writing about online contests that use social media and crowdsourcing techniques. As frequent readers of this blog know, many pitfalls of online contests have been discussed here. So, what’s different about this contest than other online contests?

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Securing Corporate Sponsorships for Nonprofits: 10 Expert Tips

Neon CRM

Come prepared with a couple of different proposed partnership ideas, like a social media contest or an event sponsorship. Agreed-upon guidelines will help you find a sponsor that aligns with your mission and needs. It’s essential to discuss data collection techniques when reviewing any and all sponsorship opportunities.

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Social Media Listening: You Don’t To Be Joey Chestnut on the 4th of July!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Photo by Dietrich of Joey Chestnut, Winner of the 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest. Joey Chestnut won the Nathan’s hot dog eating contest in 2008. Networked Nonprofits spell this out in their organization’s social media strategy handbook and policy guidelines and encourage personal exploration and learning.

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How To Make Social Media Experiments Fun!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Techniques for More Engagement. “ This produced a rich conversation on techniques. This was the first time I noticed people posting on the wall taking to one another, not me. The thread also includes some great nuggets about streamlining the content strategy as well as streamlining interactions with fans.

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Nonprofit and Flickr Resource List: Not listed, Add in the Comments

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Creative Commons Swag Contest and I won! Freedom from Oil Flickr Photo Contest. March of Dimes Contest (features community voting). Nature Conservancy Photo Contest. Flickr 101: Techniques Basic Guidelines for Tagging on flickr Flickr for Beginners: Tips from LifeHacker. More Advanced Techniques.

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