Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 4, 2010

Great to see two social enterprise bloggers, Kylie Eastley of Tasmania and Tristan Pollock from Minnesota, won Halle Tecco's contest on Huffington Post to go to the Social Enterprise Alliance Summit later this month in San Francisco.

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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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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Ghost story contest. If you’re lacking a good collection of horror stories to tell, send a call out to your imaginative supporters to send in their scariest stories for a ghost story contest fundraiser. Increase your 5K registrations and donations by putting together an interactive website. Halloween decorating contest.

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Ideas Fundraising Movie Contest 98

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. The 16 finalist videos can be watched on the Contest homepage.

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Award Video San Francisco Contest 165

Greater Giving

JANUARY 28, 2022

Online ticketing and virtual event registration. Whether your fundraising event will be held in person, purely virtual, or as a mix of both, allowing guests to buy tickets online—or simply RSVP for free—makes registration easy and comfortable and accessible from anywhere. Build your donor database from online registrations.

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Technology Fundraising Stream Registration 98

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

The DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is back and calling for your best 2011 nonprofit videos! 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. Are you a nonprofit?

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See3

APRIL 22, 2010

We recently announced the winners of the DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards, but the contests don’t end there. Our friends at the American Constitution Society have just announced a contest of their own. Tags: Video youtube contest video camera. The deadline is May 15, 2010, so get your camera out and act fast!

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AccelEvents

JULY 28, 2021

They would likely be happy to donate a gift of some sort or furnish additional funds to you for the right to put their name on the contest. You can consider adding a survey question or two to your online event registration form to find out more about your audience and what drives them. Choose Incentives.

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NetWits

JANUARY 25, 2012

Many summer peer-to-peer fundraising events will be opening registration in the upcoming months (hopefully, yours included). Overall average donations increased by $8 per registrant. This group will be tough to motivate, so focus on incentives, contests and convenience. Include reminders about deadlines and contests.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

This year, winners will again have the chance to win one of four $2500 grants generously provided by the Case Foundation , awesome video cameras from Flip Video , a free registration to next year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference provided by NTEN and more. Learn more about the contest guidelines and how to submit your video!

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

You can share pertinent information about your organization, what the tournament is raising money for, the event’s schedule, and more, plus collect registrations and donations and sell sponsorships. Using an event website for your charity golf tournament makes promotion simpler and easier.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

For the 5th year in a row, the annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest , presented by YouTube and See3 Communications , is open for submission during the weeks leading up to the Nonprofit Technology Conference. A free registration to next year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference. What do the winning nonprofits win you ask?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Challenge your members to a photo contest, and require that all entries use the same branded hashtag. Track registration vs. attendance and member attendance over time to see if you’re motivating your members to get involved IRL. Looking for an easy win? Just remember to hang a sign that lists your social tags nearby.

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Strategy Measure Social Media Metrics 98

NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Organic posting, running contests, and incorporating social media marketing in emails are all great ways to get started on your branding journey. Run a contest! Contests are a great way for nonprofits to quickly extend visibility and get their audience involved and engaged. How to become an expert on social media branding.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 7, 2013

Cisco is generously contributing $3500 to four contest winners. In addition to prizes provided by Cisco, contest winners will be featured on the YouTube homepage and receive free registration to the Nonprofit Technology Conference, the signature event hosted by the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN).

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Award Video Cisco Contest 98

AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Look for an event platform that has live chat features and event venue spreads , as well as tools for event brands, such as analytics tools, silent auction, raffle ticket offers, customer service, and ticketing and registration support. Online Voting Contest. Virtual Holiday Gala. Consider voting on something that is silly.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

To make the registration and payment process seamless, set up an online fundraising page on CauseVox to track who’s signed up. Pumpkin Carving Contest. come judge the contest. Ask your supporters to grab a glass of wine and join you to chat using GoogleHangouts, Zoom, or Facetime. Tis the season to get pumped about pumpkins.

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sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

Streamlined registration and checkout process. Be sure to link directly to your virtual auction’s website or registration form. On the day of your event, incorporate live supporter shout-outs, photo contests, and Q&A sessions in your social media to add another level of engagement to your event. Nonprofit’s website.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2019

By using a modern online fundraising platform with integrated ticketing and registration capabilities, you can take advantage of social sharing throughout these activities. Adding incentives like sweepstakes and contests help to engage zero dollar fundraisers, and create more fun and competition for everyone. Promotions. Challenges.

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OneCause

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

To ensure you can plan for the right amount of materials and staff to pull off the charity golf outing games your donors are excited about, include registration for these games in your registration form. Test your golfers’ skills on a par 3 with a contest called “Closest to the Pin.” Closest to the Pin.

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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

NTEN is offering a chance to win a free registration for the Online Nonprofit Technology Conference this month. It's not only a great chance for some lucky non-profit folks to get free professional development, but there's a quick lesson in online marketing that you might be able to use in your own organization.( read more ).

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AccelEvents

JULY 9, 2020

It is likely that they would be happy to donate a gift of some sort or furnish additional funds to you for the rights to put their name on the contest. You can consider adding a survey question or two to your registration form to find out more about your audience and what drives them. Choose Incentives.

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NetWits

JUNE 22, 2011

Add more registrants and you’ll likely improve your fundraising total – logic tells us. For example, if early-bird registration is closing, email team captains a sample message they can forward that alerts team members of a fee increase and encourages them to find new team members. Cultivating. If not, create one next year.

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NTEN

JANUARY 31, 2014

The contest is presented by NTEN, YouTube , and See3 Communications , with generous sponsorship by Cisco and the National Alliance for Media and Culture and the National Youth Media Network. See contest rules here. If your organization is not already a member, please sign up before you enter the contest.

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Award Video Cisco Open 100

Classy

JULY 14, 2021

Registrants: Classy aims to increase the total number of registrants for the Collaborative year over year, so Alexa’s team reviews this metric first. Engagement: As Alexa explained, discrepancies between registrants and attendees tend to be larger for virtual events than in-person. Lean Into Email.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

PRO TIP: Create a #hashtag Challenge Launch a photo contest with a branded hashtag related to your event. Make registration, donation, and information easily accessible. Post engaging content, such as behind-the-scenes glimpses, success stories, and countdowns. Encourage users to share their excitement and engagement.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Then, set up an event registration page and watch the signups roll in! Consider recording the content so that afterwards supporters and registrants can watch it again in the future. This is a type of event where donors pay a fee to be a part of a contest where the “last person standing” receives some sort of prize. Bingo Night.

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Virtual Ideas Guide Fundraising 69

NetWits

AUGUST 23, 2011

Knowing this is the case, make it a point to provide sample tweets and Facebook posts, hold contests that encourage social media participation, interact with your participants online by asking them questions and responding to their comments, and most of all, celebrate their achievements every chance you get. Reward online registration.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

What you may not see are the many nonprofit techies who can’t participate because they work for small nonprofits with small budgets that could not handle the cost of travel and registration. There is also a Giving Story Contest for donors to share why they give and win a cash prize for the organization of their choice.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Visit the contest site today and cast your vote! We received a wide array of funny, moving and informative videos that embraced strong storytelling to communicate important messages. It was a difficult task, but the DoGooder Team have chosen the finalists- and now it’s up to the public to choose the winners! Individuals can vote once per day.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Look for an event platform that has live chat features and event venue spreads , as well as tools for event brands, such as analytics tools, silent auction, raffle ticket offers, customer service, and ticketing and registration support. Online Voting Contest. Virtual Holiday Gala. Consider voting on something that is silly.

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NTEN

MARCH 6, 2013

The contest is presented by YouTube , See3 Communications , and NTEN with generous sponsorship by Cisco. But the awards are much more than a contest. Winners will also receive free registration for next year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC). The DoGooder Video Awards are taking submissions starting March 4, 2013.

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Award Video Cisco Contest 77

AccelEvents

JULY 9, 2020

It is likely that they would be happy to donate a gift of some sort or furnish additional funds to you for the rights to put their name on the contest. You can consider adding a survey question or two to your registration form to find out more about your audience and what drives them. Choose Incentives.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

For example, let’s say you’re running a social media contest to complement your upcoming talent show fundraiser. You can also use your social media in tangent with your website strategy by sharing links to important pages or resources on your website, such as your online store or event registration forms.

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NTEN

MARCH 16, 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. The 16 finalist videos can be watched on the Contest homepage.

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Award Video San Francisco Cisco 60

NTEN

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

The DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is back and calling for your best 2011 nonprofit videos! 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. Are you a nonprofit?

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YouTube Video Cisco Contest 62

NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

The contest is all about moving the field of nonprofit video forward and encouraging cause video creators to try new styles and strive to make their work different. Different is just what The Case Foundation is looking for in this year's contest. To enter the awards, just visit the contest website and submit your video.

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