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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

For example, adding hole-in-one or other contests (putting, closest to the pin, etc.) This return to “normal” should continue in 2023 as more nonprofits look to jump into golf fundraising for the first time, resurrect old tournaments, and find ways to enhance an existing golf event. 6) Third Party Events Will Become More Important.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The past 18+ months have been challenging for the nonprofit sector, but golf tournaments have provided and continue to provide an opportunity to gather safely, raise crucial dollars, attract corporate support, and steward donors and sponsors. 3) Use an Event Website. 4) Move Registration Online. 6) Live-Score the Tournament.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 25, 2023

3 Creative Volunteer Recruitment Strategies for Nonprofits Volunteers recruitment is crucial to many aspects of your nonprofit’s operations. They also advocate for your organization and dedicate their time and energy to completing important projects for your nonprofit. Volunteers run your fundraising events.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned nonprofit professional or you’re new to the sector, you’ve seen an effective holiday fundraiser. Or, if your ocean conservation nonprofit is fundraising around Earth Day, you might appeal to donors’ emotions with a message about how individuals can help save the planet by donating.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Create a robust nonprofit marketing plan. The best way to establish a track record of event success is to use a standardized nonprofit marketing plan for events. Get nonprofit influencers on board. Still, you can take your efforts to the next level by leveraging popular nonprofit personalities, also known as influencers.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Create a robust nonprofit marketing plan. The best way to establish a track record of event success is to use a standardized nonprofit marketing plan for events. Get nonprofit influencers on board. Still, you can take your efforts to the next level by leveraging popular nonprofit personalities, also known as influencers.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In today’s competitive landscape, building a strong brand presence is crucial for standing out and creating lasting connections with donors for Nonprofits. Align Event Branding with Your Nonprofit’s Mission Ensure that your event’s branding aligns seamlessly with your nonprofit’s mission and values.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

These next-gen bar codes are most often used by marketers who want to link to a website or landing page from a visual appeal. If you’re looking for a fun, interactive, easy-to-implement hook for your nonprofit’s next campaign, you might want to check out QR codes. Is your nonprofit already using QR codes?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 18, 2010

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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Classy

JULY 26, 2021

On August 17, the United States celebrates National Nonprofit Day to recognize the impact of the social sector and highlight the importance of charitable organizations across the country. . This national holiday offers nonprofits the opportunity to: Spread awareness of their impact to new audiences. Show appreciation on your website .

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

And as a nonprofit organization, the start of October also means you’re entering the last quarter of the year and the beginning of the year-end fundraising season. Ghost story contest. After running the contest, host a reading around a campfire and listen to the scariest ghost stories in an appropriately spooky setting.

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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. Why should my nonprofit host a charity golf tournament? Use an event website. Leverage digital channels.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 7, 2013

See3 Communications and YouTube, along with the Nonprofit Technology Network, announced today the launch of the 2013 DoGooder Video Awards. Cisco is generously contributing $3500 to four contest winners. The Best Nonprofit Video Award: honoring nonprofit organizations using video to make change.

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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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Tech Soup

AUGUST 27, 2010

Symantec will make a donation to a nonprofit organization of the winner's choice in the amount of $30,000 USD, and to the choice of the runner-up in the amount of $15,000 USD. If a nonprofit organization wins the contest, they must gift the prize to another nonprofit organization. Pacific time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Website: BigCatRescue.org. We have a second paid person, LaWanna Mitchell, who creates e-cards, games, screensavers, puzzles and a plethora of free downloads for our website. 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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 7, 2016

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. Your ability to segment your email lists will depend on your CRM and your email communications software, but having multiple lists can help your nonprofit better craft your messages and fundraising requests. Not all email lists are the same.

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NTEN

JUNE 24, 2013

Flickr: chotda This week''s Member Round Up draws from all corners of the sector in both region and topic, from the energy in the streets of Brazil to Facebook contests and assistive technology used by the Bridge School--see what the nptech community''s been up to! gotomeeting.com/register/352609216 Kovida.IS

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore the top platforms you can leverage to get the word out about your business, including: Your Website Social Media Mobile App A well-designed marketing plan can give your business the fuel it needs to bring attention to its services, products, events, campaigns, and more.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 13, 2010

For the third consecutive year, Adobe and TechSoup Global have joined together to award three $1000 cash grants plus Adobe software to nonprofit organizations and libraries that demonstrate outstanding or innovative use of Adobe products to increase their impact and further the missions of their organizations.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Social media can be an extremely effective way to reach new audiences for your nonprofit and secure more donations for your cause. Nonprofit outreach should balance donor acquisition with donor engagement, so how do you utilize social media for both efforts? nonprofit marketing. , nonprofit marketing. , New blog posts.

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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. Creating a page with 3-5 CTAs on your website could be a great tool for engagement. Help the organization apply for, qualify for, and manage its Google for Nonprofits. Be Informed.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2016

But the GivingTuesday spirit still continues until the end of the month with #MyGivingStory , a contest where your nonprofit organization could receive a grant up to $10,000. MyGivingStory, in its second year, is a nationwide campaign and social media storytelling contest to inspire public discussion about the reasons people give.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Following the link should take them to a dedicated part of your website. In other cases, you might want to have a contest, where anyone who renews before the due date is entered to win a prize. In most cases, this can be done through a section on your website. Once there, try to keep the forms as simple as possible.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

This interactive panel will showcase nonprofit case studies about advanced social media campaigns with multi-channel marketing strategies linked to CRM services. Leading nonprofits practitioners will share all about how they use measurement to improve strategy and prove results. Change Makers: How Nonprofits Create Change Online.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

Foreseeing the Bumps in the Road: An Intro to P2P Fundraising Challenges Peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising provides a powerful way for nonprofits to engage supporters and raise money for their cause. This highlights the need for nonprofits to understand the common pitfalls and have strategies to address them.

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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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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. iStart and options for nonprofits. The ins and outs.

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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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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2021

This is a great way for supporters to not only give to your nonprofit, but to convince friends and family to support you as well. Your supporters can raise those donations at very low cost to your nonprofit. Similar to DIY fundraisers, board members want to be able to support your nonprofit. Give us a try. Request A Demo.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

If you've taken some risks with your organization's video work this year, great news: thanks to The Case Foundation, the DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards will be adding a special category for "Fearless" videos. Different is just what The Case Foundation is looking for in this year's contest. Did you experiment? Take risks? Enter today.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to recognize and steward tribute donors: Dear Charity Clairity, Our small organization has been around for many years, but we have only just recently begun receiving donations “in memory of a loved one in lieu of flowers” for example. What would you suggest?

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

The fundraiser—whether it’s an inspired event, online appeal or one-time contest—should of course be considered an important component of any non-profit’s campaigning effort. Create a timeline contest that encourages people to craft videos and photo sets boosting your fundraiser. Fundraising Nonprofit Social Media'

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Website: www.taprootfoundation.org. Twitter and Facebook have been crucial in recruiting new pro bono consultants and connecting with nonprofits that could benefit from our Service Grant projects. Dupe: I love our blog – I has surprisingly become one of the strongest presence on our website.

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Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2010

If you haven't heard the buzz, the 2010 Adobe-TechSoup Show Your Impact Design Contest is on. Here are just a few that caught my eye: FTC Canada , which used their donated Adobe software to create a brand new and fully social media-integrated website. This could be your nonprofit organization or public library.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 28, 2022

When COVID hit, every nonprofit turned to auction technology to keep fundraising. As the state of the world continues changing around us, fundraisers need to learn the basics of these critical technologies, so you’re equipped to plan your next event and adapt it to any obstacles your nonprofit may encounter in the future.

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