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Are Online Vote-for-Me Contests A Good Idea?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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.

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5 Ways to Maximize Your Fundraising Event Sponsorships

Achieve

Include the sponsor’s name in certain event activities, such as a “Hole-in-One Contest Presented by Sponsor” or “Sponsor Photo Booth.” He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and pursued a career in sales. He lives and golfs in Lincoln, Nebraska with his wife and three sons.

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Unique Nonprofit Fundraising Event Ideas to Stand Out

DipJar

A cooking contest or bake-off might attract local foodies and aspiring chefs to share their best dishes. Jen, her husband, and two daughters call Lincoln, Nebraska home. An adults-only or family-themed cooking or baking experience with a local restaurant or chef.

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Sports for Good—How Players are Making a Lasting Impact

NonProfit Hub

The young Nebraskan is the son of a University of Nebraska basketball assistant coach, which quickly catalyzed the relationship between Avery and the Nebraska basketball team. Avery has become a little brother to not only the Nebraska basketball team, but surely the student section and perhaps the entire state of Nebraska.

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12 Top-Performing Fundraising Event Ideas For Nonprofits

CauseVox

Parkinson’s Nebraska used the walk concept to inspire their Walk the State fundraiser, which asked participants to communally walk the distance it would take to cross the state of Nebraska. We’ve even seen organizations create versions of the walk that tie neatly into their organization. That’s why gaming events are such a great bet.

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Cause Camp 2017 Speaker Lineup Announcement

NonProfit Hub

Whether it be live and in-person at Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln, NE or via our state-of-the-art, live online stream, reserve your spot today and get ready to make major change. He received his BA from the University of Nebraska and his MBA from the University of Texas. AhernComm.com. He loves clubs. And community.

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Your Cause Camp 2018 Lineup is Here

NonProfit Hub

We’re beyond excited to share the speaker lineup for Cause Camp 2018 , held on March 26th and 27th in Lincoln, Nebraska. He is a TEDx speaker and has previously won the Toastmasters UK & Ireland International Speech Contest. The moment is finally here!

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