Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 23, 2019

Gamification means adding game elements, such as points or rewards, to your fundraising model. Either way, putting an element of gamification in place creates more engagement and an element of fun that is sure to make a difference in your event. Use gamification and leaderboards. Add social fundraising to your event.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Leverage the mutual benefits of corporate partnerships by asking your sponsors to contribute a corporate package or basket to your auction. Cars A car can be an exciting big-ticket auction item, especially if you can get your hands on a vintage model. That’s where corporate sponsors and major donors come into play.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

At its best, a nonprofit fundraising event is fun. Calculating indirect costs can be tricky; here’s one model to help you out. Better still, you ask for $5,000 to be an event sponsor with two tickets. getting sponsors, hosting an online auction , incorporating a crowdfunding campaign into your event fundraising strategy, etc.).

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Especially look for people with experience getting event sponsors, as this is the key to putting on an event that brings in money! Are you thinking about a 5K during the day or something fun like Bingo Night? Plan at least six months out to give yourself enough time to work and to allow time to nail down sponsors.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time to take a good look at your plans for the final months of the year and find a fun, unique fall fundraiser that will make you and your donors feel comfortable and supported. Trivia can easily be adapted to a hybrid or virtual model. To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 25, 2010

Contest Sponsor. The first screen should be a cross-check with your organization’s values, mission, and goals and the contest sponsor. There’s a lot to be said for good contest design from sponsors, but nonprofits should also ask these questions. If you answer yes to: 15-20 questions: Participate. Under 10: Pass.

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AccelEvents

APRIL 23, 2021

We know that attending a virtual event isn’t always the most fun. With tiered access, be sure that each attendee type is prepared with a schedule and all of the perks that they get with their pricing model. Allow your attendees to contribute to the event, but also seek support from venue partners or sponsors.

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AccelEvents

APRIL 23, 2021

We know that attending a virtual event isn’t always the most fun. With tiered access, be sure that each attendee type is prepared with a schedule and all of the perks that they get with their pricing model. Allow your attendees to contribute to the event, but also seek support from venue partners or sponsors.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

One of the most significant issues facing any event, but particularly those in a hybrid model, is that of attendance. . People do not want to miss out on something fun and exciting! While hybrid events are rapidly growing in popularity, they are not without their challenges. How do you get people to turn up in person and online? .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2011

But, I’ll get to birthday fun in a minute. It was a fun way to spend part of my birthday! . Transparency is one of the ideas and, of course, we’ll be modeling this. So, stay tuned as I explore internationally training models and networked approaches to capacity building. This year my birthday (Jan.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 2, 2022

This can help you get sponsors, increase word-of-mouth marketing for your event, and drive more event attendees. Additionally, look to past sponsors who may want to take their engagement to the next level. If you need help building out amenities that you can offer potential in-kind sponsors, check out this blog !

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food? Many sponsors and donors want recognition for their support. Mention the donor in emails directly about the event they sponsored. This can be 4 emails a year dedicated to sponsors who give the org $10K or more. These need not look like a commercial.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

For content creation, you won’t find a more fun tool than Canva. Increasingly, CRM tools are offering management of other aspects of the donor ecosystem, including grants, sponsors, and, even, volunteers. OneCause works well for 5K and other fun run events. GiveSmart is a top recommendation for organizations that hold auctions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

Social networks are for-profits enterprises and their revenue models are almost entirely based on advertising revenue. That’s what Nonprofit Tech for Good paid for an sponsored ad on LinkedIn. To increase reach on Facebook, you need to pay for sponsored updates. But $3 for a click-though on an ad?!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 3, 2011

I’m the lead for Zoetica where my role is to deliver training, advise on the curriculum and coaching methods, model transparency, and serve as meta network weaver. Naeema Zarif lead us through a fun icebreaker that involved dancing and prizes. Trainer models the steps to the three others, slowly – narrating what they are doing.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2013

The hackathon model is ideal for nonprofits and libraries because it brings together motivated volunteers to expedite a project on a limited budget. But more than anything, hackathons are fun events to network and meet allies interested in supporting your cause. Libraries have also been getting in on the hacking fun.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

One of the most significant issues facing any event, but particularly those in a hybrid model, is that of attendance. . People do not want to miss out on something fun and exciting! While hybrid events are rapidly growing in popularity, they are not without their challenges. How do you get people to turn up in person and online? .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 2, 2011

I’m the lead for Zoetica where my role is to deliver training, advise on the curriculum and coaching methods, model transparency, and serve as meta network weaver. One of the fun parts of the project for me is the opportunity to observe other trainers and learn from them. It is important to add this framing.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

RootsCamp was the first "unconference" I ever attended, and it pretty much sold me on the unconference model and how it sparked earnest, passionate, spontaneous discussion among a variety of players. The Care2 Team has sponsored and attended RootsCamp for years and always leaves impressed with the experience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2011

I’m the lead for Zoetica where my role is to deliver training, advise on the curriculum and coaching methods, model transparency, and serve as meta network weaver. I then modeled creating a thank you video with each team sharing a few words about how they use the videos and saying thank you to Cisco and FLIP Camera in a fun way.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 17, 2017

days of fun, fellowship, and active learning. While MuseumCamp has a registration cost (sliding scale $150-$250), we work with sponsors to underwrite scholarship requests. Most sponsors are amazing companies serving museums, libraries, performing arts organizations, and grassroots community organizations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

But when he gets excited about activity that could benefit the nonprofit technology sector, I listen. What do you think of the Campus Party model? Campus Party is embraced by corporate sponsors. Like Spring Break , it’s young, libidinous and fun. He has seen it all. And like Bar Camps , people hack.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

For instance, you’ll create a sustainable fundraising model and have reliable funding coming in throughout the year that you can put toward various budgeting needs. Family fun events. To earn as much as possible and reap various other benefits, consider how you can create a variety of nonprofit revenue streams. . Galas or auctions.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 24, 2016

Now, before organizations jump onto the excitement wagon and just develop a mobile application, they must understand that gamification is not about making things “fun”. Some gamified mechanisms are about getting the user to just have fun, while others can accurately focus on educating the user through animations and graphic interfaces.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 24, 2022

Donors find the idea of winning a coveted prize to be exciting, fun and new, and nonprofits have an opportunity to expand their reach beyond an existing donor base to a broad audience that cares about the cause. In this scenario, you can get very targeted with your prize, and have fun catering to your members’ preferences!

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

They made the decision to pivot to a different kind of event: an online brunch fundraiser based on the peer-to-peer model called A Toast to AuSM – and it’s one of our top crowdfunding and peer-to-peer website examples from 2021. Fundraising campaigns aren’t just about individual donors: they’re also about sponsors.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

They may be able to work with local stores or boutiques that act as sponsors and also get to show off their collections. Karaoke Karaoke is more than a fun bar night activity—it can be a nonprofit event with multiple revenue streams. Comedy Nights Comedy nights are a good way to bring some lighthearted fun to your organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2010

TechSoup Global was the co-sponsor and it was great to catch up with long-time colleague, Marnie Webb , Co-Ceo. What fun is that for me or them? Here’s where I had a lot of fun pulling up screen shots of participants Web and Social Media outposts. Connecting With Colleagues. Conversational Key Note.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

You know those bags tattooed with the sponsors' logos and filled with stickers, t-shirts, coupons, samples, and other goodies. Ben Rattray mentioned: The vast majority of social good platforms have failed because they have modeled social good platforms on commercial applications. Ann Wizer, XSProject Founder. They don't.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 5, 2007

The island is sponsored by Dutch bankers ABN Amro and the Free University of Amsterdam (VUA) and was build by students of the VUA. The 'fun' part of the island is the Stadium for the Dutch Fund for Disability Sports. And, so again, I'm thinking about how does one even begin to measure visitor engagement in a space like this?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

The workshop was presented by the Colorado Association of Funders and the Colorado Nonprofit Association and sponsored by Gill Foundation , Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado , The Colorado Health Foundation , and The Colorado Trust. From Conversational Keynote To Conversational Workshop.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

" Be A Role Model of Generosity. He notes, "So we model the values that we hope our children will emulate, and support charities that our kids can see connections to. Parents and relatives are the best role model for their kids in sharing generosity, that is,generosity is passed on from generation to generation."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

Jonny will provide live graphic facilitation of the highly interactive and fun panel. In 2008, I designed the Nonprofit and Social Media ROI Poetry Slam and last year was a panel on crowdsourcing that modeled crowdsourcing in the design and delivery. Come learn the ups and downs of these contests from brands that sponsor them.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

You think about the various models that are out there, the templates, the timelines, the job descriptions, the consultants. And then, you know, one of the fun parts is getting an architect involved and talking about the program. And as you all know, capital campaigns have been around for a long time. And then putting together a budget.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2010

The Nonprofit Technology Bash will be the best place to mingle and meet with folks from all across the nonprofit technology sector, as well as kick back and have some fun on the last night of the Interactive conference. This panel is sponsored by ShareThis.". Data will be shared!

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Bloomerang

JULY 23, 2021

We’re going to have fun over the next hour. And we tripled that revenue in 18 months, which was a super fun ride, if you can imagine. A little stressful too, but really fun. We want to replicate our model across the country. Don’t want that. Oh, I love that topic. So thanks for being here. We want to scale.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

Tag Partners and Corporate Sponsors. Partners and corporate sponsors are notified if they are tagged in your posts. It’s a simple way to express appreciation for partnership and an excellent means to steward corporate sponsors. Utilize Geotags. Geotagging on Instagram is especially beneficial to localized nonprofits.

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