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The Unsung Hero in Fundraising Campaigns Isn’t Raffles—It’s Sweepstakes!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Whether virtual, in person, or hybrid, raffles are an effective way to raise money for your nonprofit (case in point—the $9,420,506 raffle organizers on Eventgroove have earned for their causes since November 2019). Furthermore, raffles of any kind are 100% against the law in Alabama, Hawaii, and Utah. Create yours now !

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Target Facebook Challenge: Ten Large Charities Compete for Votes To Divide the $3 Million Pot

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Charity SmackDown had teams of celebrities paired with corporate sponsors to raise money for nine different charities. This contest was based on the total amount raised. The Target contest model uses the "let's vote and divide up the pie" method amongst a smaller group of handpicked contestants.

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The Maui wildfires: A record in disaster philanthropy, an opportunity to ‘get it right’ 

Candid

The Maui wildfire response The Maui wildfires in August, which affected Lahaina and Kula, stand out for the funds raised. As far as we know, this is the highest amount ever raised by a single community foundation for a non-terrorism-related disaster. And 2023 set records in disaster relief funding.

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Data Visualization Techniques for Those Who Can’t Draw

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In my reflection post about the panel, I was musing about one of the points raised: ”How Can We Visualize Data If We Can’t Draw?” The presentation also notes that it is important match methods to the audience and their learning style. The styles are: head, heart, and hand.

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