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.

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Classy

JUNE 21, 2021

Similar to how impact blocks on your Classy campaign can help supporters feel like their donation is going towards a specific effort, breaking up your fundraising campaign into smaller, more targeted crowdfunding campaigns is another way to allow donors to support the individual effort that resonates most with them.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 13, 2010

For the third consecutive year, Adobe and TechSoup Global have joined together to award three $1000 cash grants plus Adobe software to nonprofit organizations and libraries that demonstrate outstanding or innovative use of Adobe products to increase their impact and further the missions of their organizations.

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Charity Village

APRIL 16, 2021

This contest will celebrate existing citizen-led initiatives throughout Ontario that are making positive impacts on the environment in local communities. The contest is open for submissions […]. Now accepting submissions until April 26, 2021.

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Care2

MARCH 1, 2012

A new report is out today that explores the impact of Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington , which was held for the first time in November. How Giving Contests Can Strengthen Nonprofits and Communities , authored by Geoff Livingston, was commissioned by the Case Foundation and presented in conjunction with Razoo.

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Tech Soup

MAY 27, 2009

Alliance for Tompotika Conservation , Cacapon Institute , Project Kindle , and Project ABE take away the highest honors in the Adobe Show Your Impact 2009 Design Contest , co-sponsored by software company Adobe Systems Incorporated and TechSoup.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2011

A compelling video won over 12% of donors, while fundraising contests only 42% inspired 5% to give. A friend or peer endorsement compelled 52% to give, while a nudge from a family member prompted 42% to give. Slightly more than a third (34%) gave as a result of a workplace fundraising 52% drive. Celebrities are out; Trust is in.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

That's why TechSoup Global and Microsoft teamed up to launch the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest last November. From this amazing, diverse pool three winners were chosen based on the impact and benefit that these apps can bring to the world. We are very grateful for their support of the contest.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 26, 2014

While it is still important to market directly through Twitter, it might also be a good idea to run contests, or campaigns more focused around awareness than fundraising. Twitter for many is simply a way to stay involved in greater conversations that are happening online, engage those users with photo caption, trivia, or retweet contest.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 17, 2009

Now that submissions have been closed for this year's Adobe-TechSoup Show Your Impact Design Contest , it's time to give your two cents and vote for your favorite submissions ! And which organization made the biggest impact with their creative programs? Which designs do you like best? Who had the most effective marketing?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 2, 2009

Well, time to get out your most awesomely-designed (yes, I did type MOST awesomely-designed) campaign materials and enter the 2009 Adobe Show Your Impact Nonprofit Design Contest ! If you're not familiar with this cool contest, check out last year's winners. See contest details for specific eligibility requirements).

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2012

Marnie Webb, one of TechSoup Global's CEOs was a judge for their contest, where winners are highlighted below. Presentation Contest! And a big congratulations to all the presentation contest participants. contest@sliderocket.com. presentation in the contest. #2 Please take a few moments to view and.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2022

The nonprofit sector is still seeing post-pandemic impacts on daily operations, including increased use of virtual and event-free fundraising ideas. Examples include text-to-give campaigns, merchandise fundraisers, and virtual contests. There are countless ways to implement contests into your fundraising strategy.

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Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2010

The submission period for the 2010 Adobe-TechSoup Show Your Impact Design Contest ends at midnight tonight (Pacific time). This is the last opportunity to submit your stories and materials to demonstrate how the Adobe design products you received via TechSoup helped impact your mission, community, and greater good.

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Tech Soup

MAY 10, 2010

Adobe and TechSoup Global are delighted to announce that we are now taking submissions for the Show Your Impact Design Contest ! Since 1999, Project Kindle has organized a summer camp session, Camp Kindle, for young people whose lives have been impacted by impacted by HIV and AIDS. Enter Show Your Impact today !

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

The Technology for Good Contest sought to highlight the stories of how these groups use Microsoft software to help them create real community impact in Washington State. We're proud to announce the winners of this contest (in alphabetical order): read more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Rather than donating the money to nonprofits through a traditional corporate responsibility grant program, Pepsi will jump on the online contest bandwagon. Pepsi will have contests every month for 10 months beginning Jan. The groups say that until Chase made changes to the contest, they appeared to be among the top 100 vote-getters.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

The DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is back and calling for your best 2011 nonprofit videos! Did your organization create impactful videos in 2011? The 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is taking submissions starting February 1st. Are you a nonprofit? So what do the winning nonprofits get for participating?

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Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2010

If you haven't heard the buzz, the 2010 Adobe-TechSoup Show Your Impact Design Contest is on. Contest winners will receive a $1,000 cash grant plus their choice of one of Adobe's CS5 Premium software packages. The judging process hasn't even begun, and we've already received dozens of remarkable submissions.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2009

Adobe and TechSoup are delighted to announce that we are now taking submissions for the Show Your Impact Design Contest ! You have until April 15 to submit your entry demonstrating how your organization has used your donated Adobe software to have an impact in the areas of the environment or social change. Good luck!

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2009

Some of you may be familiar with the ongoing Adobe-TechSoup Show Your Impact Contest from this year and the last. Well, now is your chance to tell us how Microsoft donations have helped your nonprofit or public library fulfill your mission and impact your communities. Transformations to Maximize Impact.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 25, 2023

Recruit Well-Connected Supporters Picking the right ambassadors can greatly impact the success of your marketing and your fundraising outcomes. Create Ambassador Contests One of the main reasons ambassador fundraising and marketing is so successful is the element of competition. Let’s begin.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 14, 2010

Without further ado - drumroll, please - the winners of the 2010 Adobe-TechSoup Show Your Impact Design Contest are: Print/Photo. We received 200+ creative submissions across three categories from organizations of varied size, type, and location.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 8, 2009

contest in November, we asked everyone to take an online survey telling us some of the things they've done to reduce their IT energy use. We had 137 entries and got a very good sense of the actual impacts of our Five Things You Can Do in Five Minutes to Reduce Your Power Use. In our Unpower Yourself!

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CauseVox

AUGUST 23, 2023

From pumpkin carving contests to haunted houses, there are so many ways to embrace this new season with fresh ideas. The following fall festival fundraising ideas and action steps are great for any nonprofit looking to warm the hearts of their supporters and make a meaningful impact for their beneficiaries.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

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. Homeowners can submit photos of their homes to be entered into the contest.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 4, 2022

This can be a great way to encourage others to give, knowing that their donation will have double the impact. Halloween Costume Contest. This could be as simple as making a sign that says “I’m voting for [X nonprofit] because…” or something more elaborate like dressing up as someone who has been impacted by your work.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Nonprofits can use socials to demonstrate their impact and engage their communities with this approach. . 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! Demonstrate your social impact. Image Source: St.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

If you come from the perspective of creating a great donor experience so the donor feels good about what they’ve done – ideally good enough to give again—then you know, at the least, you must thank them personally, promptly, and in a manner powerfully indicative of the impact of their gift. Powerfully indicative of impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Participants include @GivingTues, @magusgalmarini (Agus Galmarini of the Gates Foundation) @ArielAzoff (Social Impact at Medium), @ meansandrew (Head of Philanthropy & Civic Innovation @Uptake ) and me. Story Types for Grant Proposals by Impact Circle . The results are in for the 2016 Giving Tuesday! Blog Posts.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

While these funds have a long-lasting impact, the event itself is over in the blink of an eye. Submission contest. Take both of these ideas to the next level by gamifying them with a contest. As long as you leverage all of your resources, from attendees to staff, you can make a big impact on both your mission and your RSVP list.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

While these funds have a long-lasting impact, the event itself is over in the blink of an eye. Submission contest. Take both of these ideas to the next level by gamifying them with a contest. As long as you leverage all of your resources, from attendees to staff, you can make a big impact on both your mission and your RSVP list.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Showcasing your volunteers’ journeys not only celebrates their invaluable commitment, but also fosters trust and connection within the community, highlighting the human impact behind every effort. She made it fun with decorations and a staff photo contest. Staff got into the spirit with personalized doodles and videos.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 6, 2011

Enter the Tech for Good Contest for Nonprofits and Libraries in Washington State! After more than ten years of working in and around the nonprofit sector in Washington State, there is no doubt in my mind that technology is helping organizations to increase their impact in our communities. read more.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Pet Fundraisers Host events like dog walks, pet parades, dog washes, or pet costume contests and charge admission/entry fees. Photo Contest Organize a low-cost photo contest, charging entry fees and showcasing winning photos through an exhibition or calendar sale (either of which could end up being another way to raise funds).

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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. . This national holiday offers nonprofits the opportunity to: Spread awareness of their impact to new audiences. Thank you videos.

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NTEN

AUGUST 29, 2013

Read on to get the full effect: The Google Impact Challenge is in India! Four non-profits will receive a Rs 3 crore Global Impact Award and Google''s support to make their winning ideas happen. Indian nonprofits have 17 days left to submit their innovative approach or technology to solve today''s biggest problems.

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