Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2009

The Chase Community Giving contest on Facebook is one of the biggest online contests thus far, open to more than 500,000 charities. Here's what Stephanie Strom, New York Times reported: JPMorgan Chase & Company is coming under fire for the way it conducted an online contest to award millions of dollars to 100 charities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 25, 2010

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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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 20, 2012

With so many incredible videos submitted to this year’s contest it was no easy task, but judges in the 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards have narrowed down the field of entries to 16 finalists. Now, the YouTube community has the opportunity to get involved and cast their vote for the best nonprofit videos of the past year.

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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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Whole Whale

JUNE 9, 2022

The need for volunteer recruitment at nonprofits is ongoing because it is impossible to retain 100% of volunteers. The ebb and flow of volunteers is natural, but that doesn’t mean nonprofits should give up on recruitment. Here are ten creative ways that nonprofits can start recruiting volunteers: 1.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Golf tournament With the Masters Tournament in the first week of April, a community golf tournament is a great April fundraising idea for your nonprofit. Ask local women-owned businesses to help sponsor the event and offer a place on the panel for them to talk about running their businesses. Irish potluck for St. Patrick’s Day.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

Okay, so you’ve decided you’re going to throw a nonprofit fundraising event… virtual high fives. 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.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Here Are 19 Ideas for Easy Nonprofit Fundraisers While these ideas pretty much run the gamut, they all offer a mix of supporter engagement, community involvement, and fun creativity that all successful events need. Pet Fundraisers Host events like dog walks, pet parades, dog washes, or pet costume contests and charge admission/entry fees.

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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! Are you a nonprofit? The 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is taking submissions starting February 1st. The 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is taking submissions starting February 1st.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Adding a golf tournament to your fundraising event roster is a win-win for your nonprofit and your donors—your nonprofit adds a reliable income stream and your donors get to support your mission through a fun activity. Get more golfers and sponsors to the green with these insider tips to create buzz and promote the tournament.

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Achieve

JUNE 21, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you know that fundraising events are a key part of your organization’s fundraising portfolio. You also know that sponsorship revenue is crucial to the event’s bottom line and your nonprofit’s return on investment. Because working together makes it a true win-win.

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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 Chase Community Giving. The Chase Community Giving. The top 100.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

If your nonprofit hosts one or more fundraising events, you know that it’s easy to become predictable with the excuse that “we’ve always done this.” But as a nonprofit professional, you know that innovation is key to raising more dollars for your cause. Here are five out-of-the-ordinary types of nonprofit fundraising events.

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Care2

AUGUST 20, 2009

We're no strangers to the world of video contests. Last year, our DoGooderTV Nonprofit Video Awards received over 400 videos from all types of organizations and causes. This week, we've helped launch a video contest around one specific issue: driving smarter.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

During the pandemic, countless small nonprofits replaced their signature event with a virtual fundraiser and got amazing results. That success has many nonprofit leaders wondering … should a virtual fundraiser become a regular line item on our fundraising plan? You still make money on sponsors as well as participant fees.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Help the organization apply for, qualify for, and manage its Google for Nonprofits. It could be an email or postcard about a regular meetup the nonprofit hosts, or about its services.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2020

By Julia Boyun , Marketing Manager at RemoteHub – a job and volunteer marketplace and community that connects and matches companies and nonprofit organizations with remote professionals. Nonprofit organizations also seek new ways to tackle their needs remotely. Nonprofit organizations also seek new ways to tackle their needs remotely.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

And because we love rapid ideation and an excuse for a fundraiser here at Whole Whale, we’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. 37 Spring Fundraising Ideas for Small Nonprofits Click To Tweet. We’re willing to bet $1 that there’s at least one you haven’t thought of. BBQ for Good.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 25, 2023

Look for ambassadors among your: Major donors Staff and loyal volunteers Board members Event committee members Supporters with a large social media following Sponsors and local business connections Once you’ve identified prospective ambassadors, reach out to them with a personalized request to join your campaign. Let’s begin.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Nonprofit marketers should realize the importance of social media for brand engagement and donor retention ? Nonprofits can use socials to demonstrate their impact and engage their communities with this approach. . Nonprofit organizations can quickly boost their engagement with interactive content. Run a contest!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Instagram is especially useful for nonprofit event coordinators. A Bloomerang survey found that 44% of over 500 nonprofits surveyed said they’re active on Instagram. These tools allow your nonprofit event organizers to monitor social media chatter about your events and connect with supporters who are talking about it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

In the past year we have raised over $47,000 in an online Razoo contest and $25,000 as prize money in a Facebook contest sponsored by Chase. What the best piece of advice you could offer nonprofits about social media, and online communications in general? Book Tour Sponsors ? Book Tour ? ?

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. Maybe your nonprofit hasn’t yet developed an online fundraising plan. Either way, it’s time to brush up on your peer-to-peer fundraising chops and check out some online fundraising ideas that you can use to attract donors to your nonprofit.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

That means nonprofits need to continue to be flexible and think on their feet. Your nonprofit would then be responsible for promoting the event and recruiting teams. Or, plan your own trivia night where your nonprofit is responsible for hosting and recruiting. Pumpkin Carving Contest. come judge the contest.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2013

” Two weeks ago, during the Nonprofit Technology Conference plenary session on placing little bets and learning from failure , the four panelists issued a challenge. CALL TO ACTION: Place a Little Bet at Your Nonprofit and Share It (You could win a Microsoft Surface or Other Schwag from the Case Foundation).

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

We’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. List of nonprofit donation platforms. Set a fundraising goal to sponsor a nail color on National Nail Polish Day (June 1) in the spirit of Movember. Way to accept donations or money from the event. And now, for the ideas: 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2010

World’s Best Presentation Contest 2010. I’ve been an active member of the Slideshare community, sharing, browsing, and collaborating on content and watching how nonprofits use the platform from about November 2006. The contest is sponsored by 3M and there are some great prizes, including the 3M pocket projector and Macbook.

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NTEN

JULY 1, 2010

I know that AED is a big international nonprofit, but I have never known what the heck AED stands for. Taglines are incredibly powerful, which is why I'm always so excited when our fantastic board member Nancy Schwartz launches her tagline contest, and now she's back for round three! . This could be your organization in 2010!

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Keo Savon, the young Cambodian woman supported by Measuring Networked Nonprofit book royalties. My family is sponsoring Keo Savon , who we met this summer in Cambodia. By purchasing a book , you will not only help your nonprofit improve its program impact, but you will changing the lives for young people in Cambodia.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

It’s time again for the Nonprofit Video Awards from DoGooderTV , sponosored by NTEN & See3 Communications. If you were at the 08NTC last April, then you probably remember the awards ceremony for the 2008 contest. Learn more and submit your nonprofit videos! Deadline for submissions is March 26, 2009.

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sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

From expanding your nonprofit’s reach and making your events more accessible to donors all over the world to boosting your revenue, a virtual auction is a modern and exciting fundraising event that every nonprofit should consider adding to their calendar. Sponsor ticketing and tracking.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Raising funds for nonprofit organizations is both an art and a science. This blog post will cover various strategies your organization can employ to raise crucial funds for your nonprofit organization. Your donation form is an opportunity to create a great first impression for people just discovering your nonprofit organization.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Now that we’re well into 2021 and approaching a post-COVID reality in many parts of the world, nonprofit professionals have pondered what fundraising events will look like with both in-person and virtual engagements. Need help deciding what type of online auction your nonprofit should host? You’ve come to the right place!

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Without the help of volunteers’ donated time, many nonprofits simply couldn’t function. Think about how many volunteer hours go into making your nonprofit work, and now imagine having to pay out those salaries! The ideas are endless: bowling nights, trivia contests, cocktail hours, weekend barbeques, and more!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

The event is sponsored by Patagonia as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility program. I presented a plenary session on networked mindsets and leadership and facilitated two workshops on SMARTer Social Media. Instagram Contests and Hashtags. The Hold A Sign Meme. It was called the Keep ‘Em Wet campaign.

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