article thumbnail

Conversational Case Study: How Does Your Organization Vet Online Contest Opportunities?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As part of the process, we are facilitating “Conversational Case Studies” that explore some of the themes that have surfaced from surveys. This case study explores how a small nonprofit, Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) , a contest winner in the first and second America’s Giving Challenges, is using social media effectively.

article thumbnail

Chase Giving Contest: Winners Announced Amidst Yet More Controversy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Less than two hours ago, Chase Community Giving made the much anticipated announcement of the lucky winner of $1 million dollars and five finalists each receiving $100,000 on its contest Fan Page. It's left some nonprofit professionals wondering whether these types of contests are a good idea. and Sdfj Dfsjlfkddjf. Change.org reported.

Contest 128
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

What Lessons Will Pepsi Learn About Crowdsourcing for Social Good from Chase Bank Contest Fail?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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 groups say that until Chase made changes to the contest, they appeared to be among the top 100 vote-getters.

Contest 104
article thumbnail

3 Channels to Use to Effectively Market Your Small Business

Nonprofits Source

For instance, a dance studio might share photos of their contemporary students performing at a competition to entice prospective students to sign up. For example, let’s say you’re running a social media contest to complement your upcoming talent show fundraiser.

Channel 52
article thumbnail

3 Creative Volunteer Recruitment Strategies for Nonprofits

NonProfit Hub

Plus, after staff members have gone through the volunteer process, they’ll have a more genuine appreciation for the contributions these supporters give. To make your posters extra eye-catching, consider having a poster design contest. Staff members: Encourage your staff members to pave the way by volunteering once or twice a month.

article thumbnail

How to Write a Successful Annual Fundraising Plan in 6 Steps

Get Fully Funded

The contestants on The Great British Baking Show manage to get it right with impressive frequency. The process of writing your annual fundraising plan will be transformational and freeing. Start the planning process by looking at what you have already done. Can you do it? Do you really want to make fundraising so hard?

article thumbnail

5 Creative (and Free!) Ways to Attract More Volunteers

NonProfit Hub

To make the process extra fun and to make your posters extra eye-catching, consider having a poster design contest. College and high-school students are often in need of volunteer opportunities, and you’re in need of volunteers, so why not give them a call. It’s a win-win for you and the students.