Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Nonprofits with online shops can tap into these trends on social media to reach mindful shoppers and raise revenue in support of their mission. Here are some techniques to promote it on social media. Is the product from a socially conscious or ethical brand? Raise awareness for your Shop with a contest.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 22, 2010

A tweet or status update is so easy to publish – and “Please vote” is such a small favor to ask of your social network. But as Chris Brogan points out, in The Problem with Social Only Nonprofit Campaigns,there’s a cumulative effect of all those social media requests.( It’s just a quick click, right? read more ).

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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. Next year it will be in South Africa.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 26, 2014

We know our audiences are out there on social media. They’re busy retweeting, posting, sharing, pinning, and blogging on an array of social media websites and platforms across the Internet. But what social platform are they on the most? But what social platform are they on the most?

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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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2010

I've been following the PepsiFresh contest since the launch in December, the largest social media for social good cause marketing effort put forth to date. I'm most curious to see how Pepsi will demonstrate leadership in social marketing and of course the longer term result - social impact. Cultural mismatch.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2012

One of my blog readers, Sarah Mowry, Outreach Director for the Deschutes Land Trust pointed me to Nature Conservancy’s Instagram contest , an image scavenger hunt. Encourages social content creation from network. Caption Contest. Caption contest. 4) Rinse, Repeat, Leverage. Snap, Tag, and Share.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Enter the Contest. As part of HP’s Create Change initiative , they want to initiate a dialogue on how technology and individuals create social change – and to do that, they have partnered with bloggers like me that think we know a few folks with ideas on that subject! To participate in the contest, follow these easy steps: 1.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

In today’s modernized world, social media branding has become a no-brainer. With millions surfing the web at any given moment, social channels have proven to be super valuable as a way to keep in touch with friends and family ? billion social media users worldwide. Things to consider before diving into social media.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 21, 2010

Lessons learned can be replicated by other non-profits, both for contest campaigns and for general social media outreach.( Tags: Non-profit technology General non-profit interest Fundraising nptech Marketing Best practices Social networking case studies Non-profit Communications research social media contests.

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Care2

MARCH 1, 2012

There are some great takeaways for nonprofits thinking abut social fundraising and communities considering organizing giving day events of their own. How Giving Contests Can Strengthen Nonprofits and Communities , authored by Geoff Livingston, was commissioned by the Case Foundation and presented in conjunction with Razoo.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

I've written a lot lately about contests ( Chase Community Giving and Pepsi Refresh ) here in the United States that are focused on "social media for social media." I've just returned from a trip to India where there is a different approach to solving complex social problems using social media and the Internet.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Social media can be an extremely effective way to reach new audiences for your nonprofit and secure more donations for your cause. Nonprofit outreach should balance donor acquisition with donor engagement, so how do you utilize social media for both efforts? Create connections between your site and social profiles. Just like.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2010

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.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

If someone was scrolling through their social media account and came across a post from your nonprofit, would they like, comment, or share it? Just like identifying an ideal donor profile is useful for fundraising, your social media presence should cater to your defined target audience. Let’s dive in! Communicate consistency.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 25, 2010

For the third and final Conversational Case Study on America’s Giving Challenge from Allison Fine and I, we pose a question rather than answer one: Is there a “special sauce” for successful participation in online fundraising contests ? The post summarizes the strategies used by contest winners. Contest Sponsor.

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NetWits

AUGUST 31, 2010

We’d like to send out a big thanks to everyone who participated in Blackbaud’s INSPIRE Contests – the response was amazing! The Blackbaud INSPIRE Tweetaway asked participants to share how they inspire supporters with social media. (Be Be sure to stay tuned for a roundup of all of the great entries.).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2009

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.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

We believe that apps are a powerful way for everyday people to act for social good, making their lives, and the lives of their communities, stronger. That's why TechSoup Global and Microsoft teamed up to launch the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest last November. We are very grateful for their support of the contest.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2024

You’ll want to be sure to keep the site up-to-date with any new details or information like the event itinerary, any add-ons or contests , food and beverage, raffle prizes or auction items, and player gifts. Leverage both organic and paid social media channels to help spread the word about the tournament. Email campaigns.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2009

The Chase Community Giving contest on Facebook is one of the biggest online contests thus far, open to more than 500,000 charities. Here's what Stephanie Strom, New York Times reported: JPMorgan Chase & Company is coming under fire for the way it conducted an online contest to award millions of dollars to 100 charities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 18, 2010

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. They also understand how to avoid donor fatigue, the potential downside to online contests. Come join the discussion !

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Explain to them how the process works, provide basic fundraising tips, and give them tools to use like email templates and social media graphics. Using any holiday colors that fit with your branding in social media graphics and on your campaign page. As you create marketing content, use storytelling strategies.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 18, 2010

Note from Beth: There has been a variety of criticism of contests. Nonprofit consultant Hildy Gottlieb has been a vocal skeptic and is deeply philosophically opposed to online contests as a method of change in the social sector. Earlier this month, I sent out a few tweets asking for the counterpoint to Hildy's view.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 12, 2012

In celebration of the launch of Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, Microsoft announced the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest in partnership with NetSquared. The Windows 8 Apps for Social Good contest challenges anyone to design an app for Windows 8 or Windows Phone 8 that can make a positive difference.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2011

Note from Beth: A couple years ago, I organized a “ Nonprofit Social Media ROI Poetry Slam &# at SXSW. The contest is open to all nonprofits in the United States, Canada and the UK. Panelists told their case studies as poems. So, when I heard about this grant program, I just couldn’t resist having a guest post about it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2020

This year’s tools tap into emerging trends, such as Messenger bots, cryptocurrency, and gaming for good, and also build on long-time successful fundraising strategies, such as e-advocacy, online contests, and monthly giving. If you think we’ve missed a tool, please share it in a comment below. 1) Action Button :: actionbutton.org.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2022

Examples include text-to-give campaigns, merchandise fundraisers, and virtual contests. Social media challenge. There is always a new viral trend or challenge in the fast-paced social media world. You can create a social media challenge to encourage supporters in your network to get involved. Educational nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2020

Companies are reinventing themselves for a socially-distant world, but they’re not the only ones. The easiest way to accomplish this is by sharing links to your vacancy postings through your social media accounts. RemoteHub features the best projects on top of our Volunteering section and on social media.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 25, 2023

Ambassadors are the social butterflies of the fundraising world. These are individuals who have social media followings, personal networks, and a huge potential to turn your next fundraising campaign into a success by putting it in front of as many people as possible. Let’s begin.

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NetWits

MARCH 8, 2012

Fundraising Results: Close to 18,000 people participated in this online fundraising contest resulting in over $2 million dollars being given to 1,200 participating nonprofits. Making Online and Social Fundraising the Focus. Using Social Media to Generate Buzz and Measureable Results. 1,200 Participating nonprofits.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Organize a Pumpkin Carving Contest. Why not host a pumpkin carving contest? The easiest way to organize a pumpkin carving contest is to ask your school or a local business to host it. Encourage them to post on social media about your event and tag your organization so you can share their photos. Plan a Costume 5k.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Of the major social media platforms, Instagram routinely tops the list as one of the most important engagement channels for nonprofits looking to reach a wider, younger audience. These tools allow your nonprofit event organizers to monitor social media chatter about your events and connect with supporters who are talking about it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? What social media tools are you currently utilizing? Who maintains your social media campaigns? We have two full-time, paid people working on social networking along with me. Posterous: BigCatRescue.posterous.com. com Aug 14, 2000: my.care2.com/savethecats.

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Tech Soup

JULY 10, 2012

Here at TechSoup, we know that contests and challenges are an excellent way to marshal the enthusiasm and talent of our community. Interested in learning how to best use contests and challenges to activate your own community? Have questions about contests and challenges you want to see answered during the discussion on Twitter?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Whether you are a hacker at heart, a social do-gooder, a youth activist, or a developer with an innovative mind and skills to implement, we want your creativity entering the Microsoft marketplace. " Some examples of social issues that you may want to explore include clean water, literacy, food security, and the environment.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2010

Note from Beth: Anne Mai Bertlesen and I had a quick exchange at the end of year after I blogged about the Pepsi and Chase Giving Contests in December. She offered to write a guest post that provides an "insider's perspective" having run a number of cause-related ventures including contests.

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