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What’s the ROI of Online Voting and Fundraising Contests?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

For the third and final Conversational Case Study on America’s Giving Challenge from Allison Fine and I, we pose a question rather than answer one: Is there a “special sauce” for successful participation in online fundraising contests ? The post summarizes the strategies used by contest winners. Contest Sponsor.

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Charities Cry Foul on Chase Facebook Charitable Giving Contest

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The Chase Community Giving contest on Facebook is one of the biggest online contests thus far, open to more than 500,000 charities. The groups say that until Chase made changes to the contest, they appeared to be among the top 100 vote-getters. These were removed in the final days of the contest.

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3 Creative Volunteer Recruitment Strategies for Nonprofits

NonProfit Hub

Your constituent relationship management (CRM) software and event management tools are great places to learn more about supporters who might be willing to volunteer. Plus, when you use software to manage volunteer roles, your supporters will have an even more pleasant experience donating their time and efforts to your cause.

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23 Best Volunteer Appreciation Gifts to Show Your Gratitude

Bloomerang

You can host a contest for your volunteers to come up with designs for their blankets. For school volunteers, you can gather thank-you notes from students and teachers. Reference letters Many volunteers, such as high school or college students, would appreciate a letter of recommendation from one of your staff members.

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How Arts Organizations Are Engaging Community Online

Tech Soup

communication, project management, and marketing. Michael DeLong, senior manager of online community and social media at TechSoup and managing editor at Emerging Arts Professionals , moderated the discussion. Maura Lafferty ( @mlaffs) introduced a new digital asset that community managers can use to measure ROI.

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25+ Virtual Fundraising Ideas | A Guide for 2021

Qgiv

This consists of 45-minute meetings sent out to all donors for updates on programming and the Family Stability Fund, as well as to connect with some students. Further, by inviting the students who are benefiting from the Family Stability Fund, the donors can get first-hand interaction with those that they are helping. Bingo Night.

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Adobe Creative Suite and One Nonprofit's Winning Formula

Tech Soup

Earlier this year, organizations submitted their best creative works to the Show Your Impact 2010 design contest, sponsored by Adobe and TechSoup. The project, designed through a collaboration between CUP and 15 local high school students, investigated the community impact of a new housing development in East New York.

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