NetWits

JUNE 22, 2011

Make it easy for them by providing samples of everything they’ll need. Sample tweets, emails, Facebook posts, employee memos, phone scripts, communication plans, and anything else they’ll need to inspire and manage their team. Include a sample script of what to say to team members. Providing Resources. And I mean everything.

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Causes Sample Script Support 202

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

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

You don’t want this to become a popularity contest or in any way make an individual or family uncomfortable if they weren’t loved or respected enough. Sample language: Give today. Honor rolls can get pretty messy—and lengthy—if every third name listed says “ In loving memory of John Henry Doe, II.

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Donor Gift Charity Newsletter 90

NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Teach Them to Fundraise and Provide Samples. Hold contests. Create contests that reward fundraising activity. Provide samples of everything. Supply sample fundraising emails, Facebook posts, tweets, phone scripts, thank you notes, approved logos, etc. So, how can you help supporters become fundraising superstars?

Support 270

Support Fundraising Sample Raise 270

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. If you have, you certainly aren’t alone.

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Contest Platform Proposal FAQ 137

NetWits

AUGUST 23, 2011

Include a sample email and talk about the impact of gifts ( Did you know just raising $25 can provide sick kids with a toy this holiday?). I haven’t received any gifts and frankly don’t have the time. Instead, deliver a message that tells them how easy it is to get started ( 1 in 4 emails you send will usually results in a donation ).

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Raise Money Fundraising Social Media 209

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Your attendees can buy tickets to bring their favorite dishes to share and sample other supporters’ cooking skills. Nowruz poetry contest Nowruz, also known as the Persian New Year, is another opportunity to celebrate with your community if you serve a Persian community. BBQ potluck Break out the grills this spring with a BBQ potluck!

Ideas 95

Ideas Fundraising Celebrate Hosting 95

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

Amy Sample Ward. Here's my contest. Tags: contest. They also implemented a bloggers outreach campaign to do a product giveaway. They asked me to participate along with several colleagues. Fine Blog . My Dirty Life & Times. Katya's Non-Profit Marketing Blog. Leave a comment sharing your "Theory of Change".

Social Media 95

Social Media Change Contest Widget 95

The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Use this Complete Toolkit for Nonprofits for a sample timeline to get on track with your communications. Get creative this year and brainstorm ways you can engage your supporters with a fully virtual or hybrid event, contests, matching gifts, and challenges.

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Tips Social Media Campaign Goal 52

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The goal of the project is to not simply host a contest, but "to help nonprofits think creatively about using technology to fulfill their missions, without having a fear of technology and by learning a new skill with an element of fun," says Susan Tenby, Director, Online Community and Social Media Team, TechSoup Global.

Storytelling 75

Storytelling Challenge Digital Adobe 75

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 6, 2010

Changents is hosting a contest with P&G Give Health calling for bloggers to share why they are clean water Change Agents. The contest runs most of this month, so register your blog today and start rallying supporters to help get donated water to those in need, and join the Children’s Safe Drinking Water expedition!

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Africa Contest Blogger Children 114

The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2021

Use this Complete Toolkit for Nonprofits for a sample timeline to get on track with your communications. Get creative this year and brainstorm ways you can engage your supporters with a fully virtual or hybrid event , contests, matching gifts, and challenges.

Tips 97

Tips Social Media Campaign Goal 97

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 18, 2011

View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. For me, the two most prominent reason to include crowdsourcing in your engagement strategies for campaigns or contests include: Crowdsourcing invites diversity by encouraging anyone with an idea or interest to participate. Community sourcing vs Crowdsourcing. Definitions.

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Difference Community Case Study Slides 276

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

I was an early adopter of this approach back in 2006 and over the years I have had the opportunity to raise over $250,000 for a charity that supports Cambodian children using these techniques as part of online giving contests like the Case Foundation’s America’s Giving Challenge. Enter online fundraising contests.

Community 109

Community Giving Fundraising Contest 109

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. The Value-add of Crowdsourcing: For me, the two biggest reasons to include crowdsourcing in your strategic design of community building or contests are: Crowdsourcing invites diversity by encouraging anyone with an idea or interest to participate. Crowdsourcing for Social Change.

Community 207

Community Case Study Haiti Social Media 207

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

Love of Philanthropy Photo Contest « Vivanista | Living Well. – "Join Vivanista in sharing the love of philanthropy by participating in our Love of Philanthropy photo contest that showcases images of what it means to be philanthropic." So we need to remember that with social media! Doing Good.

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Web Contest Philanthropy Bookmarking 180

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! Sign up for the event or learn more here.

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Brain Brazil Websites Data 79

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Pumpkin Carving Contest. come judge the contest. Organize age-appropriate carnival games, incorporate a pumpkin carving contest, rent a bouncy house, and have your most artistic staff member or volunteer paint faces. You can run the event via Zoom, or have some teams in person and others on Zoom for a cool hybrid option.

Ideas 98

Ideas Fundraising Virtual Local 98

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 1, 2012

In the report “ How Giving Contests Can Strengthen Nonprofits and Communities ,” sponsored by the Case Foundation and released today, Geoff Livingston analyzes the impact of Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington and the repercussions for other regions and nonprofit communities.

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Community Giving Washington Arlington 158

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Learn more about the contest guidelines and how to submit your video! And… wait for it: the winning videos will be announced at this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference hosted by NTEN and featured on YouTube’s homepage in March. The YouTube part is sort of like having your nonprofit video seen during the Super Bowl.).

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Video Award Contest YouTube 137

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 25, 2010

"This contest was the culmination of a two-part "vote for me" cause marketing strategy that started in November and has been rife with controversy. "This contest was the culmination of a two-part "vote for me" cause marketing strategy that started in November and has been rife with controversy.

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Web Bookmarking Contest Storytelling 126

Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Or host a rib, pie, or hot dog eating contest and have your own tip jars for people to support their favorite competitors in the form of donations. Set up tasting tables with glasses and laminated A/B/C cards (they will get wet) for people to try to match the samples to the bottle. Those dollars add up. Rosé All Day Season.

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Ideas Fundraising Movie National 98

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

The contestants on The Great British Baking Show manage to get it right with impressive frequency. I’ll walk you through these steps, plus you’ll go home with my color-coded, detailed annual fundraising plan template AND a sample plan! Can you do it? But… that either requires a good memory or a lot of guesswork.

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Fundraising Activities Active Activism 134

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Prepare a simple marketing toolkit with sample social media updates, relevant imagery, and links. Are you offering rewards or hosting a sweeps or contest? Head to the Water Cooler. One of the most effective ways to get buy-in for anything is to show personal value. Think beyond the 24 hours and beyond the fundraising appeal.

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Technique Community Images Contest 70

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 20, 2010

" AGC Coversational Case Studies: Students for a Free Tibet: A mindful social media strategy for campaigns or contests – Beth Kanter and Allison Fine are evaluating the second America's Giving Challenge and are sharing case studies from the winners. Here are my top trends in sustainable social media (hat tip to Reuters)."

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Web Bookmarking Contest Case Study 114

Tech Soup

JANUARY 12, 2010

Our very own Elliot Harmon , talented writer , blogger , forum host , poet , and all-around-good-guy was notified last week that he's won Ashoka's "Blog Your Way to Hyderabad" contest. Aside from Elliot's big honor, TechSoup's Global Community Development Manager of NetSquared , Amy Sample-Ward , was among the six finalists.

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India Netsquared Blogger Contest 43

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 14, 2012

Since the Twive contest kicked off a couple months ago, these nonprofits got to work. The Importance of a Strong Community. Building a community takes time and effort. Ideally, you want to get to the point where supporters quickly respond to your calls.

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Social Contest Campaign Twitter 192

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

You might get really excited about restaurant nights, candle parties, t-shirt sales, or voting contests. Step 2: Choose the RIGHT Fundraising Strategies When your nonprofit is new, it’s easy to grab at any opportunity for some quick cash.

Template 111

Template Fundraising Nonprofit Calendar 111

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2009

The contest asks clients, donors, volunteers, and board members to write reviews of these nonprofits. Contest Deadline: September 30th. The 2009 GreatNonprofits Youth Thrive Awards will recognize the top-rated youth-focused nonprofits. All reviews will be automatically visible on GuideStar.org. About GreatNonprofits.

Award 123

Award Contest Review Press 123

Achieve

JANUARY 17, 2016

by both the contestants and the survey respondents. The premise of the game, as you may recall, was a competition between the members of two families to see which family could more quickly and accurately guess the results of survey questions. The show’s success was no doubt derived from the often outrageous answers.

Survey 52

Survey Research Method Studies 52

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 24, 2012

" Direct Energy | Direct Energy Contest | Reduce Your Use for GoodReduce Your Use – "Nonprofits, you know it: small changes can make a big difference. But now, it just may happen — after the coaltion (with a little help from their friends) gave us an impromptu course in how to run online rapid response."

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Web New York City Bookmarking Philanthropy 137

Connection Cafe

MAY 8, 2017

Teach Supporters to Fundraise and Provide Samples. Hold contests. Create contests that reward fundraising activity. Provide samples of everything. Supply sample fundraising emails, Facebook posts, tweets, phone scripts, thank you notes, approved logos, etc. Encourage them to use their social network.

Support 39

Support Fundraising Sample Tips 39

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 11, 2009

Whether it’s small communities coming together offline to train and share knowledge about using technology or it’s innovation projects competing in the same contest working together instead – we hope you’ll find this short paper compelling and share it with your networks.

Netsquared 162

Netsquared Community Case Study Build 162

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 24, 2011

Contests to encourage content sharing. Some of the topics from the chat include: Engaging specific ethnic groups/communities. Using content to fuel community engagement. Engagement for advocacy vs non-advocacy organizations. Hyper-local communities. Social media in CRMs. You can read through the full archive here.

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Community DC Offline Contest 123

Care2

FEBRUARY 14, 2015

Remember the early days of social media when you did not have to cut through all of the noise and things felt more like a community rather than a popularity contest? This is a key principle in the book Amy Sample Ward of NTEN and I wrote about in our book Social Change Anytime Everywhere.

Social Media 28

Social Media Media Social Strategy 28

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 28, 2011

There’s an Appendix in the back that has tips on engaging your Board in fundraising, complete with a sample Fundraising Agreement you can use. As part of the launch of the book, I’m hosting an Implementation Contest. And I’ll send you a bonus CD that complements the book. It’s called “How to Attract All the Donors You Need.”.

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Contest Sample Fund Template 56

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 15, 2010

." 1 vote can equal $1 million « Nonprofit Communications: Duck Call Blog – "Today is the first day people can vote in the final round of the Chase Community Giving contest on Facebook. Between now and January 22, people who add the application can vote up to five times for five individual charities.

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Web Haiti Bookmarking Lesson 132