Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

The snowball effect—if your event is fun, participants will come back year after year (along with new supporters). Below, we’ll show you how to build and incorporate a peer-to-peer campaign and share a few fun ideas to try, but first, we’ll explain what sets this form of social fundraising apart. Sounds good, right?

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

That comment isn’t meant to cast shade; just to point out that although the bots are fun, there are still some hurdles involved in really putting them to work. Fun fact–the first Chatbot, Eliza, was developed in the 1960s by MIT professor, Joseph Weizenbaum. But, Don Draper and the team at Mad Men probably would not approve.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Companies and corporations large and small have rolled out some truly extraordinary things, from changing what we pay for our cellphone plans to apps that make our lives easier or just more fun. Certainly one of the biggest stories of the year was the roll out of Apple’s iPhone 6s, and especially its one-of-a-kind 3D Touch feature.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

2 – Letters that Tell a Great Story Raise More. In short, they’re no fun to read. Great fundraising letters tell a story – a compelling story – where the donor is the hero, and working through your non-profit, he or she vanquishes a villain through the power of a donation. Don’t have a story like that for your non-profit?

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 16, 2012

The fourth blogger in this run of the Have Fun, Do Good guest post series is the delicious Meg Worden (I say delicious because I love her e-cookbook, Salad Alchemy). Doing good is fun. And incredibly fun. Story is incredibly important to me. Learning how to tell a personal story is a powerful tool for healing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2013

Place a little bet & or share your #failure story… you could win a Surface! Some smart organizations are helping their people make failure not only productive, but also fun. We invite you to write and openly share your failure story using the #npfail hashtag on Twitter. 13ntcbets ow.ly/k24ok. 13ntcbets ow.ly/k24ok

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2019

So, instead of holding tight to your nonprofit’s brand and story through the eyes of you, the nonprofit, let go a little and allow your supporters to share their own relationship with your nonprofit based on their personal connection. Use gamification and incentives make social fundraising fun. Promotions. Challenges.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

We focused on telling compelling, timely stories while also highlighting the importance of our end-of-year fundraising match, and the combination was a winning strategy.”. QR Codes: The Great Comeback Story, Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Rich Storytelling Experiences, Planned Parenthood & National Geographic Society.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Like any good blogger, I follow the results of my Google Alert and Twitter Search for the phrase "have fun do good," to see who else is writing about it. Doing the right thing can be profitable, as will be made clear by some of the stories about people and organisations that are already doing it. It’s the core message of this book.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

There are many KINDS of events, but they fall into two basic categories: The Community/Fun Event and the Heartstrings Event. Community/Fun Events Community/Fun Events are widely promoted events that encourage people to do something active or fun while supporting your cause. People leave Community/Fun Events feeling good.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

The YouTubers who manage those channels know how to tell a story and they are experts in their field. Make it Easy Once you’ve identified a prospect, make playing on your team an opportunity that’s easy, fun, and offers some kind of ROI. But I have learned a few things about each of those topics. For one compelling reason.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 3, 2009

It’s the time of year again when organizations, large and small, try to break out the holiday wishes, stories, and campaigns to get one last donation, one last gift and one last pledge in before the new year. A Little Story. Oxfam is no different, but the way they are going about it is!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

For most of these users, it’s Instagram Stories. . In just one year, the daily user count for Instagram Stories jumped from 400 million (June 2018) to 500 million. That means that more than half of Instagram’s 1 billion users look at and consume Instagram Stories – EVERY DAY! . Here are 6 ways. . Well, it depends!

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 3, 2011

One of the winners was Katy Gilbert from Stories of Our City. And it was so much fun to watch people answering the questions and getting real time data to things that would help our project. Background on the project: Stories of Our City is a worldwide project sharing true stories from around the world.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2023

Best of all, golf tournaments come with a ton of options to supercharge fundraising , from donations to premium sponsorships to add-ons and extras that not only raise more but add fun and excitement to the event. Your event website is the chance to tell your organization’s story and help people understand what the event is supporting.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 17, 2009

Hello Have Fun Do Gooders! Most of the microvolunteering opportunities are for nonprofits, but the folks at The Extraordinaries recently added a Have Fun Do Good microvolunteer opportunity! No photos have been submitted yet, but six people have submitted stories (see some of them below). We really have fun doing it too.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2010

. “Let’s make the process of experimenting fun – let’s start with a Facebook Friday.&# Their experiment is going to be focused on deepening and improving their Facebook presence for the Arts Council and getting everyone on staff to participate. Stay tuned for more … Sharing Some Facebook Friday Insights.

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Association TV

MARCH 16, 2022

You won’t always need characters, story arcs and symbolism that would make Fincher blush. Do they need to know how fun the Thursday night social is going to be, do they need to know the hotel is across the street from a great breakfast place? But you always, always, always need darn good writing. Sounds pretty golden to me.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 4, 2020

Stories of Resilience: A Series Brought To You By The Blackbaud Institute. In this series, the Blackbaud Institute shares stories of organizations that are focusing on resilience, weathering these many changes while still positioning themselves for future growth.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

You can still tell a story and it should have a hook and conclusion, but it cannot include opinions or words such as “best” “fun” “entertaining” etc. In general, it needs to be 30 or 60 seconds in length: PSA by the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). You should always lead with the facts!

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 27, 2020

So, what’s the story behind the Blue Fox brand? ​ Here’s the first part: An Accounting Firm’s Marketing Love Story , told by our Founder & CEO, Chantal Sheehan. The Blue Fox logo is strong but fun and smart but personable just like Chantal and the Blue Fox brand. Her article is a must read!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

For example, the “Reusable Goods Collection” from Heal the Bay : Tell your product’s story in the caption. Don’t miss the opportunity to directly tell your product’s story and how that ties into your organization’s mission in your caption on social media. Tag your products in Stories and Posts.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The Year-End Fundraising Fair is the most fun you can have preparing to raise more this year-end! The Year-End Fundraising Fair is free + fun, register now! We’ve gathered top thought-leaders in the nonprofit space to equip you to raise more through year-end fundraising in this one-day mini-conference on 11/4/21. Buy a VIP Pass!

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Greater Giving

MARCH 22, 2024

This injects a touch of seasonal fun and attracts a broader audience. Highlight success stories of beneficiaries, volunteer experiences, and the tangible difference your work makes. Plan an outdoor fundraising event like a Pickleball Tournament , a flower arranging workshop, or a 5K “Spring Sprint” race.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

The eleventh guest blogger in my have fun do good series is Lisa Sonora Beam. She is a lifelong artist, and was a therapist working in psychiatric hospitals before she made the leap into advertising (long story). Lisa Sonora Beam, The Creative Entrepreneur: How I Have Fun, Do Good Buy art from artists.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In the past, we’ve shared the stories of four service members rowing across the Atlantic and of Warrior Canine Connection , which makes the training of service dogs just as beneficial as the dogs themselves. We need to be a part of the narrative,” said Melissa, “and don’t need someone else telling our story.”.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 16, 2011

Love List: A Have Fun, Do Good Holiday Gift Want a great do-good, feel-good holiday gift that doesn’t cost a dime? It's simple and fun to create. Let yourself brainstorm about who she is, things she does, what you’ve learned from her, funny stories, and favorite memories. Here’s what you do: 1. I’d LOVE to hear yours!

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 7, 2011

The fifth guest blogger in my Have Fun, Do Good series is Emily Goligoski. By the time the story ran, I was so in awe of the Art of Yoga Project's work that I enrolled in a yoga teacher training. Emily is a w riter and digital strategist who blogs as TheSanFranista. and teaches yoga in San Francisco.

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

Tell prospective donors your story and mission to show them why your daily operations are important. For example, you might plan and host a fun run to help fund your animal shelter’s increased veterinary needs and to hire a new vet tech. Your story should have a clear message and a compelling case for support.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Donor appreciation events allow you to personally express your gratitude to your supporters while providing a fun and memorable event for them to attend. Donor appreciation events are meant to be fun! Movie night An inexpensive and fun donor appreciation idea is to host a movie night for your supporters.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. The good news is that great stories are all around you. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell! What Makes a Good Story? What is happening in your hero’s life?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 18, 2022

When writing a story to raise money, an essential part of the story is a conflict. A problem or conflict in a story naturally builds a case for giving. However, many students and clients I work with compare their cause with others and doubt that they have a compelling enough conflict for a story.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Below is my 6th annual list of favorite have fun, do good books that I read this year. You can listen to my interview with her about Diet for a Hot Planet on the Big Vision Podcast via iTunes, or read it on Have Fun, Do Good. You can listen to our chat via iTunes , or read the interview on Have Fun, Do Good.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 15, 2023

Some of my favorite ways are… A Share-Your-Story page! Because, when done well, according to fairly specific-but-room-for-fun formula, your print donor newsletter can raise tons of money. And, after all, isn’t that why they give? The impact that they’re making through you? Impact Report. And that’s a shame. Here’s how.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When you’re planning your end-of-year fundraising campaigns, you really won’t want to miss out on all the fun the holidays provide. And if you commit to joining in on the spooky festivities, you can also develop some frighteningly fun fundraiser ideas your horror buff donors will love. Ghost story contest.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

One way to stand out in a crowded inbox is with eye-catching design — animated graphics, countdown clocks, fun graphics, photography and more. Telling the story or your organization, connecting on an authentic, emotional level — that still matters. We love to make the most of our canvas, and those tactics can be effective.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

You could also share that volunteer’s story (with their permission) with your supporters on your social media platforms, on your website, and in your newsletter. You can even share their stories in your annual report or direct mail communications. . Consider how you can create a fun event exclusively for your volunteers.

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