Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Whether you are a hacker at heart, a social do-gooder, a youth activist, or a developer with an innovative mind and skills to implement, we want your creativity entering the Microsoft marketplace. Contest Information. Register the application project on the contest website. What Are the Prizes? People's Choice App: $10,000.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 12, 2012

In celebration of the launch of Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, Microsoft announced the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest in partnership with NetSquared. The Windows 8 Apps for Social Good contest challenges anyone to design an app for Windows 8 or Windows Phone 8 that can make a positive difference. Here are some tips.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2010

Congrats to Megha Bhagat , Winner of HP Laptop/Printer Bundle Contest that I ran on my blog last month. To enter the contest, readers had to share their " Theory of Change." Megha is a passionate human rights advocate in India and also lawyer. Tags: contest india. Her blog is here. Megha Bhagat. meghabhagat@nls.ac.in.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Being top of mind matters and it is easier to ride a wave than create one yourself. Halloween Costume Contest. Pumpkin Carving Contest. This is another great contest idea that can get people engaged and excited about your cause. You could even have a costume contest at the party, with prizes for the best costumes!

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 11, 2011

. —– Have you thought about running a contest or crowdsourcing ideas for your organization or community group? In a previous job, I had the opportunity to help run crowdsourcing contests for new and innovative technologies that help nonprofits and the world. If you have, you certainly aren’t alone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Get creative in building your sponsorship packages—consider things beyond traditional presenting, banquet, and hole sponsorships and solicit sponsors for event technology, on-course contests, golf carts, beverage cart, player gifts, and more. 6) Live-Score the Tournament. 7) Communicate With Participants.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

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! Contests are a great way for nonprofits to quickly extend visibility and get their audience involved and engaged. How to become an expert on social media branding.

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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. . Mindfulness Activities.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

We’ve touched on task-based event fundraising contest here before, but because this way of motivating your supporters is so effective we thought it was time to0 revisit the topic in more details. If we create contests to encourage these behaviors in all fundraisers, it can help raise incremental revenue. Belong to a team.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Host events such as 5Ks or even contests in which dollars are counted as votes. In that fundraiser format, participants with the largest dollar amount raised on a personal fundraising page are the contest winner. Qgiv’s peer-to-peer platform was built with your events and contests in mind.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. Do a raffle, sweepstakes, contest, or giveaway in your community. Prospecting. Canvas door-to-door. About the Author.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 29, 2008

You're looking at widget created by Lend4Health as part their participation in the Ideablob contest to win $10,000 for new small business ideas.    So, I guess I have 48 hours to make up my mind. They have enough votes to become a finalist, and they're one of eight content entrants in the "final showdown."

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Incentivize engagement by hosting a giveaway or other fun contest just for new followers on your platform of choice. Make sure to mention the contest in your regular emails and newsletters so your entire mailing list will know about it. Just like. a multi-channel approach to fundraising. online fundraising method that engages donors.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The content you post should be crafted with your platform and audience in mind. This will give others the chance to join the conversation and meet like-minded supporters. Interactive content like challenges, contests, polls, and filters offers a different way for supporters to get to know your organization’s personality.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

In 2015 and 2016, the minds behind the annual giving holiday #GivingTuesday created #MyGivingStory , a campaign that aims to raise awareness by using storytelling as a marketing tactic. Project organizers analyzed the results from the 2015 and 2016 contests to find what helped them succeed and get more votes in 2017.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 24, 2021

We highly recommend digital scavenger hunts and photo contests to up the ante in the online format! Consider photo contests from both in-person and online attendees. Be mindful of how the game is set up. Gamification Techniques for In-Person Events. In-person events are very familiar with gamification techniques.

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Classy

JULY 26, 2021

If you’re hosting an event for National Nonprofit Day, invite virtual volunteers to spread the word on social media or judge a live contest. . With these five tips in mind, start planning how you’ll optimize your donation potential and keep your donors top of mind as you craft your strategy for National Nonprofit Day.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

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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Whole Whale

MAY 23, 2022

Use hashtags, post photos, and hold contests to get people engaged with your campaign. Have a goal in mind. And don’t forget to share your fundraiser’s link! If you are fundraising on Facebook or Instagram, try to use the native donation tools of that platform.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Yeah, there’s a lot to keep in mind as we round the corner to the last quarter of 2021. Pumpkin Carving Contest. come judge the contest. Tip: Be mindful of local laws regarding sports betting to ensure that you’re operating on the right side of the law. Tis the season to get pumped about pumpkins. Back to School Carnival.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 3, 2011

What blew my mind in the demonstration was how the Zerofootprint team took a metro area’s schools, and mashed the energy consumption data together with student census data to demonstrate how much the energy costs by dollar per student per year. But, we can approach human behavior change from a social perspective.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2012

With strong roots in prior national giving events and contests such as Twestival Local and America’s Giving Challenge , we wanted Twive to have the same fun spirit of those early ground-breaking giving events. Done right with SMART goals in mind, the day can be an incredible learning experience for every competitor.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 20, 2010

" AGC Coversational Case Studies: Students for a Free Tibet: A mindful social media strategy for campaigns or contests – Beth Kanter and Allison Fine are evaluating the second America's Giving Challenge and are sharing case studies from the winners.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Local personalities are more likely to respond to inquiries, so keep that in mind when creating your target list. Consider devoting a specific part of the event to the VIP, such as a hole-in-one contest hosted by them or a signed raffle prize or auction item donated by them. Tap into your networks.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

I tried ChatGPT and can tell you it writes wonderful haikus, crafted a pretty decent Valentine’s Day message for my sweetheart, and correctly predicted many of the matchups in my colleagues’ Holiday Movie bracket contest. With that in mind, I began thinking about how AI might start playing a role in our collective grantmaking.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

If you're a community-minded developer with an itch for apps that serve the greater good, then circle the February 28 deadline. on your calendar and get cracking on the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good contest. Best Overall Windows 8 Phone App: $15,000.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

For example, let’s say you’re running a social media contest to complement your upcoming talent show fundraiser. Leverage these platforms and share content with your customers regularly to keep your business top of mind. Mixing up your content can help you keep audiences engaged and eager to check out your latest post.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

With the common interest of supporting your organization, they’ll be sure to find like-minded people they can create bonds with. Sports tricks contest. Give artists in your community a chance to submit their own designs for your next team shirt and turn it into a contest. Virtual holiday lights tour and contest.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Make a plan and assign roles – With your goal in mind, write out a plan for how you will get there. Get creative this year and brainstorm ways you can engage your supporters with a fully virtual or hybrid event, contests, matching gifts, and challenges. Is there a project you want to get funded?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The ideas are endless: bowling nights, trivia contests, cocktail hours, weekend barbeques, and more! Be creative and keep your volunteers in mind when thinking of ways to thank them. Volunteers’ night out Create a special event to show your volunteers how important they are! These are just a few of the many possibilities!

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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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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2021

Make a plan and assign roles – With your goal in mind, write out a plan for how you will get there. Get creative this year and brainstorm ways you can engage your supporters with a fully virtual or hybrid event , contests, matching gifts, and challenges. Is there a project you want to get funded?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 10, 2009

While I was offline today enjoying Mother's Day and the beautiful weather (as much as I could with seasonal allergies), Target launched its version of an online contest. There have been many remixes of online contests since the Giving Challenge, so many that I can't quite remember all of them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2010

The room was mostly filled with people from nonprofit organizations, some of whom had entered contests and others wanting to learn best practices. I did a quick icebreaker asking folks in the room to share two words — what comes to mind when you think about these online contests for nonprofits?

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Achieve

JUNE 21, 2023

Keep this in mind: the most fruitful sponsorships are those that are a partnership between your nonprofit and businesses. Include the sponsor’s name in certain event activities, such as a “Hole-in-One Contest Presented by Sponsor” or “Sponsor Photo Booth.” Because working together makes it a true win-win.

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CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

But instead of asking for a monetary sponsorship, enhance your relationship by adding a fun twist to the collaboration, such as a friendly competition or contest. Their “Mind the Gap” tour is something every nonprofit should take a look at. The goal?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 20, 2020

Consider providing links to some helpful resources you have found (but remember to keep your mission in mind, and try to tie everything back to it if possible). Social media is also a great way to have a livestream, a coloring contest, or even a virtual challenge to solve a mystery.

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