Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

Nonprofit fundraising events can be a great opportunity to bring the support of donors, volunteers, and fundraisers together in real life to rally around your cause, whether it’s through a nationwide 5k or a local bowl-a-thon. It’s also helpful to share your campaign updates via video, as campaigns with video updates raise on average 5.7x

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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. . Recipe Night.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Build excitement through your Instagram event promotion by posting teasers about your event line-up, contests, and ticket deals. Have them provide a backstage look at their event preparation by sharing video clips throughout the day. Host contests and giveaways to boost engagement. Build suspense for the event. Media attention.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For this fundraising event, you’ll need to team up with a local paint and sip store like Pinot’s Palette or Painting with a Twist that’s willing to paint it forward with a percentage of the night’s proceeds going to your cause. Pumpkin Carving Contest. To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Note from Beth: After you read this guest post, you’ll have lots of great tips for your nonprofit’s video. And don’t forget, The 5th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards is now open for submissions from members of the YouTube Nonprofit Program until March 2nd. The HD DSLR video revolution is here.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Consequently, I was pretty excited when the Alliance for Biking and Walking asked me to spread the word about their People Powered Movement Photo Contest. The Alliance for Biking and Walking creates, strengthens, and unites state and local bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organizations. bike walk advocacy nonprofit photgraphy contest

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Kate was selected from over 1500 applicants based on a one-minute video, an essay, and an application form. Instead, this post focuses on a fascinating aspect of Month at the Museum: the video applications. Why the Video Contest Worked Video contests are one of the most challenging kinds of participatory projects to pull off.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Ensure your landing pages are not only clear but also visually appealing by adding photos and videos that align with your branding. For example, if you’re hoping to reach a younger audience with your business’s services, you might create short-form videos on TikTok and Instagram that incorporate popular trends.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 5, 2014

As my colleague Ale noted in her post a few days ago, the 2014 digital storytelling contest and event series (now called Storymakers ) has arrived! Eastern), where we'll hear from the pros in the world of storytelling for change: Michael Hoffman, Founder and CEO of See3 Communications , and creator of the DoGooder Video Awards ; and.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

I was an early adopter of this approach back in 2006 and over the years I have had the opportunity to raise over $250,000 for a charity that supports Cambodian children using these techniques as part of online giving contests like the Case Foundation’s America’s Giving Challenge. Enter online fundraising contests.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

You can, however, join your local Giving Tuesday movement to localize your efforts. Check out this video to learn more: The Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis reached 101% of their fundraising goal on Giving Tuesday 2020 by using Qgiv’s platform. Team up with local news. Check out their event page for inspiration: 3.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Some things we recommend for a great campaign: Write a powerful and engaging story Have a clear call-to-action with an inspiring ask Include high-quality visuals (BONUS: include a heart-warming video ) GT STEP BY STEP WORKBOOK Tip #3 : Engage your community Let your donors know what specific problem they are helping to solve.

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AFP Blog

MARCH 9, 2011

Nonprofit Asks Local Teens to Showcase Their Good Deeds - Naperville, IL Patch: "Giving DuPage is kicking off its first video contest and encouraging teenagers to share their love for volunteerism on camera.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Take Advantage Of Video Conferencing And Streaming Tools. While we mentioned that calling donors is a great way to start your virtual engagement, you should also explore making use of video conferencing and streaming tools. Streaming video isn’t just a valuable way for you to connect with donors individually. Bingo Night.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2021

Include high-quality visuals (BONUS: include a heart-warming video ). Get creative this year and brainstorm ways you can engage your supporters with a fully virtual or hybrid event , contests, matching gifts, and challenges. Some things we recommend for a great campaign: Write a powerful and engaging story. GT STEP BY STEP WORKBOOK.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Some things to ask for might include: Book collections Technology, like phones, laptops, tablets Certificates to local businesses Art pieces. Do you have any local artists in your area or artistic, passionate supporters in your donor base? The team that wins the trivia contest can win a special prize! Garden Party Auction.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

You can even reach out to your local mall to see if they’ll allow you to set up a booth so shoppers can head straight to you after they’ve made their holiday purchases. Gingerbread house decorating contest. Put your supporters’ creative cookie construction skills to the test with a gingerbread house decorating contest.

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AFP Blog

MARCH 9, 2011

Nonprofit Asks Local Teens to Showcase Their Good Deeds - Naperville, IL Patch: "Giving DuPage is kicking off its first video contest and encouraging teenagers to share their love for volunteerism on camera.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

To generate excitement for your virtual audience, consider pre-event contests, social media competitions, watch party gift boxes, and other pre-event activities as a way to get your virtual audience motivated. Spread the word to as wide a network as possible by promoting it on social media and websites that promote local activities.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 1, 2012

. —– In 2011, Washington, DC, became one of the first major metropolitan regions to host a multimillion-dollar local giving day: Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington. Nearly 18,000 people participated in the 24-hour, online fundraising event, raising more than $2 million to benefit 1,200 local nonprofits.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2021

You could partner with a local bookstore to set out some popular books and invite your book-loving friends. Trike-a-Thon: A Walk-a-Thon or 5K can be challenging, as you have to get a permit and work with your local police department to block off streets. After judges award prizes for the best pies, you can have a pie-eating contest.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

To meet this demand, consider partnering with a local tree farm or nursery to host a Christmas tree or Christmas wreath fundraiser. As you prepare for your fundraiser, canvas your local businesses and donors for items, coupons, or vouchers. Costume contest. Cookie-decorating contest. Balloon raffle. Restaurant night.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 24, 2012

You can look at total contributions, contributions by household, discretionary income by household, and percentage of income given by household at the national, state, county, and local level. Just make a short video of two minutes or less showing us the good work you do in your community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2012

As I wrote back in September when first covering Giving Tuesday, Giving Days are not a new idea and have been successful in local communities and entire states, like GiveMN which raised many millions of dollars in 24 hours using the Razoo platform its first year. Incentivize video creation and video sharing.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Need a good vlogging (video blogging) tool? Try YouCam , a video and photo capture app with a built-in editor. Norton Satellite from Symantec is a free app that scans your Facebook feed for malicious links, as well as your Dropbox and local files for malware. Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest. Productivity.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Hold contests. Create contests that reward fundraising activity. You probably already receive support from many local companies. Allow fundraisers to upload either photos or videos to their page. A video can tell a more powerful story than a photo. Create short education videos for every step of the way.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Get local businesses involved for prize sponsorships, and make it a public, fun event that everyone can come and watch. You can also use services like Discord to host a video chat to allow participants to game together, or Twitch to stream games. The Brooklyn Museum let a local artist take over their Instagram for a day.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Attend one of more than 30 NetSquared Local events happening around the world, including social media surgeries in Vancouver and Peterborough, Canada; Guatemala City; and Cambridge and Manchester, United Kingdom. And don't miss a fun new way we'll be answering your most burning social media questions in our Doctor Is In video series.

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Achieve

JUNE 21, 2023

Maybe a local florist is willing to donate flower arrangements for each table at your gala or a marketing or PR firm will provide pro-bono services to help promote the event. Include the sponsor’s name in certain event activities, such as a “Hole-in-One Contest Presented by Sponsor” or “Sponsor Photo Booth.” Donated services.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Last week, I had the privilege to serve as General Manager of Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington , an online fundraising event that raised $2 million for 1200 local nonprofits from almost 18,000 donors. Many have heard by now about the cinderella winner of the contest, Little Lights Urban Ministries. We asked LLUM they did it.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2012

more than 200 nonprofits, libraries, and NGOs from 25 countries submitted one-minute videos and five-photo slideshows to showcase the impact they are making on their respective communities. There was an overwhelming amount of talent and stories shared through the contest! This is a “red carpet” event!

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2014

section of TechSoup.org we launched a contest last month for great digital inclusion stories. A local TV station employee was hired to work with the teens in a 6-week course where they created a promotional video for the library. They will be making a video for Hospice and a wildlife refuge. This was a win-win-win.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 28, 2010

TechSoup Global has an upcoming Digital Story Telling contest, getting orgs to put together 60 second vid’s about what they do/who they are. Video is such an inclusive medium. The League of Women Voters of SF has found that making 1-3 minute (no longer than 5 min) videos gets much better pick-up online.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

TechSoup Global has had a busy year so far with new ventures, exciting contests, and global recognition. Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest. That's why TechSoup Global, NetSquared and Microsoft teamed up to launch the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest last November. The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Contest is here!

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

To give all donors an at-home virtual screening, consider livestreaming the video online. These categories can be: Most money raised Most shares on a post Most likes Most views on a video. Not only are they simple to host with the right livestreaming or video conferencing software, almost anyone can lead them. DIY Fundraisers.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

The Collaborative used virtual networking happy hours, gamification and contests, and attendee-to-attendee live chat to facilitate this. Contact Local Media. You can invite local media personalities to help emcee your event or get involved in some other way. This is a lot more enticing to journalists.

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Tech Soup

JULY 2, 2012

They are an actively teleworking team with members in many locales. SlideRocket has a short video tour that’s worth checking out. This presentation is also a great example of what can be done with multimedia (music and video) in SlideRocket. This team brings you our discussion forums. Using SlideRocket for Fundraising.

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