Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JANUARY 18, 2010
Note from Beth: There has been a variety of criticism of contests. Nonprofit consultant Hildy Gottlieb has been a vocal skeptic and is deeply philosophically opposed to online contests as a method of change in the social sector. Earlier this month, I sent out a few tweets asking for the counterpoint to Hildy's view.
Qgiv
OCTOBER 12, 2021
With this method, you can also incorporate text fundraising more easily into your event. 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.
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Qgiv
JUNE 4, 2021
You’ve probably redirected your focus to virtual methods, too. Prioritizing your online presence and digital engagement methods is key to not just surviving, but thriving, during this time. This is a type of event where donors pay a fee to be a part of a contest where the “last person standing” receives some sort of prize.
Qgiv
JUNE 22, 2021
And, since all virtual engagements are facilitated by your digital tools, it’s the perfect method of collecting valuable data and determining if and where engagements are dropping off. John Center for Homeless Men recently hosted their own virtual house party peer-to-peer event called Raisin’ the Rent. Costume contest.
ASU Lodestar Center
JULY 17, 2015
Nonprofits might also have access to data that others do not (such as numbers surrounding homelessness, food donations etc.). Provoking thought and invoking emotion contributes to link earning, but you can take it one step further and give people inclusion into an exciting event like fundraising, raising awareness, or a contest.
Bloomerang
JANUARY 7, 2022
Photo Contest. For example, a nonprofit whose mission is to provide food and supplies for the homeless might create a registry with nonperishable foods, shower products, vitamins, and other useful products. Or, offer an all-day auction, contests, and other activities for them to get involved and help you raise funds. .
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 18, 2007
A nonprofit organization that provides support for homeless in Northern, CA found references to homeless people on restaurant blogs and used what they learn for a fundraising campaign. Tagging is an open and informal method of categorizing that allows users to describe web resources with keywords. Adding a new data point to it.
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