Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

but also for fostering ambassadors who are passionate about your organization and what you stand for. Incentivize engagement by hosting a giveaway or other fun contest just for new followers on your platform of choice. Photo galleries. Photos and videos. marketing videos that illustrate your nonprofit’s mission.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Their dedication, passion, and contributions form the backbone of your organization, enriching your mission and amplifying the effect of every donation. The organization was also experiencing some cultural shifts as well. She made it fun with decorations and a staff photo contest.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Super-short videos have become one of the coolest (and easiest!) Free video services like Instagram and Vine that feature short videos now attract millions of users, offering nonprofits, charities, and libraries an opportunity to connect with new audiences. Why Super-Short Videos? Fundraising videos. Really short.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 12, 2009

TechSoup’s Digital Storytelling Challenge offers a chance for your photos and videos to win cool prizes for your organization, ranging from a Flip video camera to Adobe software. Non-profit Communications images Videos YouTube. Even if you’re not 100% sure you can pull it off by the deadline, it’s still.(

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Organization: Big Cat Rescue. Organization Size: 125 exotic cats, 9 paid staff, 107 volunteers, 80,000 supporters. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? Which has helped your organization the most and how? Our videos enable us to educate the public while entertaining them.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Halloween Costume Contest. Participants should have a sign or some branding for the organization as well as a narrative for who they are dressed up as. Pumpkin Carving Contest. This is another great contest idea that can get people engaged and excited about your cause. ‘Zombie Walk’ for charity fundraising.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Photo by Global Fund for Children. Note from Beth: After you read this guest post, you’ll have lots of great tips for your nonprofit’s video. And don’t forget, The 5th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards is now open for submissions from members of the YouTube Nonprofit Program until March 2nd.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Due to a lack of major upfront expenses, fundraising online is one of the most profitable ways to raise money for your organization. And if you’re searching for fun and engaging ways to raise money, auctions and simple online events will get your donors excited to support your organization. Wishlist drives. Online networking event.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Flicker photo: mastermaq Every year at the NTC , we partner with See3 to bring you the DoGooder Nonprofit Video awards. Check out today's announcement from See3 : See3 and YouTube Join Forces to Present the DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards. Do You Have the Best Nonprofit Video of the Year? You can register here.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Event branding not only enhances your organization’s identity but also helps convey the mission and impact of your cause. PRO TIP: Create a #hashtag Challenge Launch a photo contest with a branded hashtag related to your event. Encourage attendees to share photos showcasing their experience, using the hashtag.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Supporters raise significant amounts of money and bring new donors to your organization. As Steve MacLaughlin recently mentioned , health organizations that turn supporters into fundraisers continue to be leaders in online fundraising, and this growth is now an important contributor to their overall revenue. Hold contests.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 1, 2021

Your organization gets the full donation. Encourage supporters to set up “birthday” fundraisers on their pages, with your organization receiving the proceeds. Put a donate button on your organization’s Facebook page as a permanent feature. As a first step, you need to sign your organization up for Facebook fundraising tools.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

By empowering advocates to fundraise on their behalf, organizations can increase engagement and tap into new donor bases. Social fundraising campaigns allow donors to rally around individuals through status updates, photos, videos and more. The key is making participation fun and frictionless.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

If your nonprofit organization or charity would normally host a holiday fundraiser in-person, then you might consider moving to a virtual fundraising event online. . Virtual event software can help event organizers plan and host their online fundraising event. Online Voting Contest. Hosting a Virtual Holiday Fundraiser.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Photo: Jim Harrison. Note from Beth: This post was written before the New York Times article describing a misstep with the Pepsi Charity Contest. At this point, they are at number 80 on the leaderboard, not bad for an organization that had social media on its to do list for 2010. Tags: contest crowdsourcing.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 21, 2017

TechSoup believes that nonprofits must have not only access to technology, but also the capacity to tell their story through video and images. The contest opens on September 5, and closes on October 31, 2017. Please visit the site to view this video). Storymakers 2017 is here! Check out Storymakers. Check out Storymakers.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 17, 2009

Now that submissions have been closed for this year's Adobe-TechSoup Show Your Impact Design Contest , it's time to give your two cents and vote for your favorite submissions ! And which organization made the biggest impact with their creative programs? Social Change: Print/Photo. Photo: geekygirlnyc. You tell us!

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Tech Soup

JULY 23, 2013

If your organization isn't already using Instagram, Vine, or another video/photosharing tool, now is the time to start experimenting. The Twitter-owned app lets you record six-second video clips and share them with your friends on various social media networks including Vine's own internal network. More Apps to Consider.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

And besides its revamped look and enhanced features, the Windows Store offers some new apps designed especially for the Windows 8 Start screen (Read about what's new in Windows 8 and how to get Windows 8 for your organization). Need a good vlogging (video blogging) tool? Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

To set your organization up for success, we’ve put together this guide with the basics of virtual fundraising and some event ideas to get the gears rolling: What is Virtual Fundraising? Without a dedicated online strategy or a social media presence, many potential donors will view your organization as out of touch.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 21, 2016

We also have a contest in which we're giving away $7,000 in prizes. They become the means for nonprofits, NGOs, religious centers, and social enterprise organizations to reach out to customers and enhance their brand. April 4, 2016 — Storymakers contest opens and new educational curriculum on digital storytelling launches.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Once your boxes have been filled, collect the shoes and mail them off to a shoe drive fundraising organization where they’ll weigh and process the shoes you’ve collected, distribute them to micro-businesses around the world, and write your organization a check according to the number of shoes you sent in. Balloon raffle. Straw Draw.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Since today is Cyber Monday, I thought I would focus on organizations using the Thanksgiving holiday and the following shopping rush to engage their community. I found most of these examples by browsing my circle of nonprofits on Google+ to see what programs organizations were sharing there. Nonprofit Online Stores. Good Spotting.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Not only does valuable and unique content increase the visibility of your organization and its mission, but (if done right) it encourages engagement among your supporters and echoes in a familiar voice the emotional core of your organization’s purpose. Here are three tips to help your organization create more donor-driven content: 1.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 22, 2007

They will award two $10,000 Undergraduate Scholarships, one $10,000 Graduate Scholarship, four $2,500 Undergraduate Scholarships, and four $2,500 Graduate Scholarships to students pursuing studies in sustainable and organic agriculture. To celebrate their 20th anniversary, they are sponsoring their first national photo competition.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 6, 2011

Get the tools to produce high-quality photos and video that showcase your library's work. Our Digital Storytelling Event will begin January 13 and includes webinars, discussions, and a contest to show your work and win prizes. Storytelling has gone digital. Want ideas? Check out the winning entries from our previous challenge.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2013

The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge is back and there are some great prizes in store for organizations with the most creative, compelling, and entertaining stories. Adobe : Adobe products aren’t just for creative professionals — with a little know-how you too can make powerful digital images and videos.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 21, 2016

We also have a contest in which we're giving away US$7,000 in cash prizes and a new camera. They become the means for nonprofits, NGOs, religious centers, and social enterprise organizations to reach out to customers and enhance their brand. Our partner See3 has announced the winner of the 2016 GoDooder Video Awards.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Virtual peer-to-peer fundraisers can increase the reach of your organization, are often more cost-effective to plan and host than on-the-ground campaigns, and provide an added level of flexibility and convenience for supporters who can’t attend an in-person event. billion for their respective organizations in 2019 and 2020.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

If your nonprofit organization or charity would normally host a holiday fundraiser in-person, then you might consider moving to a virtual fundraising event online. . Virtual event software can help event organizers plan and host their online fundraising event. Online Voting Contest. Hosting a Virtual Holiday Fundraiser.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Listening Listening is knowing what is being said online about your organization and your field. It becomes part of your organization's culture. It can be hard to retool an organization's culture to do listening as a daily part of the work flow, particularly if it isn't valued or there are concerns about negatives.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

#GivingTuesday is a global movement allowing for a time and a space to support organizations that make a difference in our communities. All types of nonprofit organizations are encouraged to participate by launching a campaign that entices people to support them monetarily. ? Include photos, videos or links so people can learn more!

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Care2

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Since today is Cyber Monday, I thought I would focus on organizations using the Thanksgiving holiday and the following shopping rush to engage their community. I found most of these examples by browsing my circle of nonprofits on Google+ to see what programs organizations were sharing there. Nonprofit Online Stores. Good Spotting.

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

In our recent State of Nonprofit Fundraising report, we found that most nonprofit organizations had to postpone or cancel at least one fundraising event in the pandemic. A majority of nonprofit organizations rated “guest engagement” as their greatest challenge. Many adapted by holding virtual, online-only fundraising events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

That purpose, of course, is to build a life-long relationship with alumni of your nonprofit’s program or school so that they are a donor and champion for your organization. Sharing photos from reunions or Alumni meetups on campus is another way to make that connection like this Twitter example above from Ramah Seminar.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Paint and sip events work for any type of organization, artists of all levels, and can easily be adapted for every season. First, try partnering with a local restaurant and a live trivia company to see if they’d be willing to host a trivia night for your organization with a percentage of proceeds going towards your cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2013

The above video from author Peter Sims explaining what a little bet is – failed to launch. We had the 1500 people in the room do the failure bow – captured by here on video. As Brian Reich said, we have to get rid of our fear. We kicked it off with some framing about what exactly is a failure?

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