Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 18, 2010

launched a contest on Facebook. At the time, it was one of the biggest online contests thus far, open to more than 500,000 charities and offering over $5 million in prizes. (In In December, Pepsi topped that amount with its Pepsi Refresh, a contest offering $20 million in prizes and also launching this week.) . For example.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2013

Last month, during the Nonprofit Technology Conference plenary session on placing little bets and learning from failure , we issued a challenge to 1,000 nonprofits in the audience. Let’s do more than just give failure lip service, let’s put it into practice and share learning from a failure or placing a “Little Bet.”

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Achieve

JUNE 21, 2023

Leverage Technology Your event management technology can present additional sponsorship opportunities, including premium digital exposure. Try these technology-centric sponsor ideas: Sell a technology sponsorship. Donated services. What’s more, digital exposure comes with fewer risks and overhead costs.

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

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

Other event types that can enhance peer-to-peer efforts include: Tributes End-of-year fundraising celebrations Contests Races Tournaments Galas Community service days Getting creative with events provides variety in the fundraising journey. This combines fundraising with a chance for the community to come together in remembrance.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

I posted some nonprofit technology trends and news late last month, but found some late breaking nptech news items I wanted to add. This is technology for good news from India. The phone is a project of Sumit Dagar and the Indian Institute of Technology. Find the winning apps and the array of entries on the contest page.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Just like games, contests are virtual event ideas that can get people talking. Maybe the cutest pet contest or something event/topic-focused that does not require attendees to be on site. . Maybe the cutest pet contest or something event/topic-focused that does not require attendees to be on site. . Cocktail Class.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Before I take you behind the scenes of our NTEN board fundraiser for Giving Tuesday , let me ask you to consider to a donation of any size to support NTEN and the Nonprofit Technology Conference Scholarship campaign. A donation to the NTC scholarship fund will help professionals make it to the 2019 Nonprofit Technology in Portland.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 24, 2021

Gamification is the ability to add games, competition, rewards, and other elements of game-playing, like point-scoring, to encourage engagement with a service or product. . If you have an automated system included in your event technology , this might make things easier. Consider photo contests from both in-person and online attendees.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2013

” Two weeks ago, during the Nonprofit Technology Conference plenary session on placing little bets and learning from failure , the four panelists issued a challenge. Share Your #npfail story by April 30th and you will have a chance to win a Microsoft Surface or other schwag from the Case Foundation that is sponsoring the contest.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Anah has over 10 years working with arts and cultural nonprofits helping to improve their customer service to grow their organization. . Customer service is like dating – sometimes it’s magical and sometimes putting your feet into a pit of boiling lava would be less painful. Not so long ago I had my last first date.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Before I take you behind the scenes of our NTEN board fundraiser for Giving Tuesday , let me ask you to consider to a donation of any size to support NTEN and the Nonprofit Technology Conference Scholarship campaign. A donation to the NTC scholarship fund will help professionals make it to the 2018 Nonprofit Technology in New Orleans.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 20, 2020

Many of you are providing frontline support for impacted people with meals, financial help, and other vital services. If you have services that may help them, this is a great opportunity to remind them. Let your supporters know that you’re there and you have services that may help them.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

TechSoup Global has had a busy year so far with new ventures, exciting contests, and global recognition. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest. The contest was judged by a panel of expert judges , but the public could vote for their favorite.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

If you were at the 08NTC last April, then you probably remember the awards ceremony for the 2008 contest. Prizes will be awarded to the winning entries at the Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in San Francisco on April 26-28, 2009. If your organization made a video—any video—in 2008, we want to see it!

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Forum One

OCTOBER 13, 2009

Folks are getting excited about next year's Nonprofit Technology Conference in Atlanta. This session will be the culmination of a webinar series leading up to the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference. We will also name the winner of the webinar series storytelling contest. It's that time again. Level: Beginner.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 3, 2014

With only a two-person IT department serving more than 200 employees and 600 volunteers, Daniel Yu, IT director for Arizona Baptist Children's Services (ABCS), has his work cut out for him. He says TechSoup's blog posts and articles "give us ideas of what other people do so we can do new things to improve our services."

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Achieve

JANUARY 17, 2016

by both the contestants and the survey respondents. Often times you can negotiate a comfortable price that also provides the services your project requires. Some companies only provide survey research services, while other companies only offer interviewing services. Others yet are capable of either or both techniques.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

A list of 20 Insightful Nonprofit Technology and Social Media Stats was compiled by Tech Impact , featuring findings from TechSoup and Artez Interactive , to name just a few. What would your organization look like if you had access to the same services and resources as a for-profit company?

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Ensure your text giving service offers a way for text donors to set up a monthly or recurring donation. Ambassador fundraising mobilizes your loyal supporters to conduct their own personal fundraising in the form of contests, challenges, campaigns, and more for your event. Offer monthly/recurring options.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

This session focuses on how to successfully get started with mobile technology, with Tonia Zampieri from Smart Online presenting. SmartOnline just wrapped up an Invent Your Mobile App contest. Native smartphone functionality is powerful, with geolocation and other services. Millennial Distinctions. about 85 Million.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

A list of 20 Insightful Nonprofit Technology and Social Media Stats was compiled by Tech Impact , featuring findings from TechSoup and Artez Interactive , to name just a few. What would your organization look like if you had access to the same services and resources as a for-profit company?

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Tech Soup

MAY 28, 2014

The Caravan Studios team were asking to hear about problems because they wanted to try to solve them using technology. The contest sought solutions to support and empower trafficking survivors. Discussions ran the gamut from sourcing and transporting donated food to the problems that shelters face when they get full.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

A dedicated process to giving auction items to your virtual attendees, whether you’re using a delivery service or setting a pick up location. Some things to ask for might include: Book collections Technology, like phones, laptops, tablets Certificates to local businesses Art pieces. The most impressive dish wins the contest.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Not only that, but it makes it possible for you to accept credit card and eCheck donations without services like PayPal. You’ll want to use an email service provider like Mailchimp or Constant Contact to make designing your emails a breeze. This gives you greater control over your nonprofit’s finances. Next, craft the email.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 8, 2009

NEWS I'll be speaking about podcasting at the Community Technology Network Meetup in San Francisco on October 22nd. Share your service hero story. I have 3 new posts up on WE tv's WE Volunteer blog : 60+ Network TV Shows Highlight Volunteerism Oct. Check it out at www.beextra.org/widget.

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Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2015

Our recently completed 2015 Green Tech Success Story Contest winners and finalists are an impressive group, showcasing the broad reach and impact of TechSoup member charities doing environmental work. Their stories also highlight how important having the right technology is to accomplishing this important work. Here are the top 10.

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See3

JANUARY 15, 2008

Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to submit their videos to the contest, hosted on DoGooderTV , the video sharing platform for nonprofits. The grand prize winner will be announced at NTEN’s annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in New Orleans on March 21. The finalists will be shown on www.DoGooder.tv

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See3

MAY 21, 2007

Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? It is, of course, nice to get some recognition for one’s work. For those of you who are blogging, one key is longevity. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today!

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Tech Soup

APRIL 4, 2017

This year's Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in Washington, DC, had a lot to offer for the nonprofits in attendance, and TechSoup was no exception. Here's what we learned from the experts about the technologies that can help nonprofits like yours achieve your mission. You can enter to win on this site. Stay true to you.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 18, 2009

In case you hadn't heard , Convio is sponsoring 50 NTEN memberships to nonprofits nominated in their NPHero contest. Peter gives an overview of what the changes are and what they mean -- and how we, as the nonprofit technology community, can help make tracking and reporting more effective for the whole sector. Jordan Viator explains.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

But recent changes by email service providers like Gmail, Yahoo and Outlook now makes this ancient idea incredibly relevant today. This led to acquisition tactics like iPad giveaway contests, buying lists and hiding unsubscribe buttons and practices of “email blasts”. Balancing the Yang: 3 Tactics to Keep Your Supporters Engaged.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Along with 3 colleagues, we volunteered to develop an entry for the Apps for America 2 contest , sponsored by the Sunlight Foundation. Over 1,500 mashups later, and a first prize win in the contest, DataMasher is proving to be a great experiment in data transparency. Because data is powerful! Builds trust in your field.

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NTEN

MAY 18, 2009

Here are highlights from the web of NTEN members doing their, you know, NTEN-type awesomeness: NARAL-Pro Choice America launched a contest on Twitter last week: submit hashtag (#) ideas for aggregating the discussion around "the Supreme Court battle that's just around the corner." Thanks, Peter!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

To enter the contest, just answer a few questions on our “Success Stories” submission page ! The LIM is a highly visual tool that uses mapping technology to plot success stories in a global context. Although there is only one winner in this contest, there are certainly no losers. Alright you got me, I’m in.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 19, 2015

Technology Helps WORTH Increase Efficiency and Save Time. Not only are we enjoying a more efficient system with the help of relevant technology, we did not have to divert away a lot of funds to the IT expenses." The road to achieving this impact was not free from obstacles. Getting enough work in the initial days was a challenge.

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