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How Online Fundraising, Gamification and Social Media Helped Raise over $2 Million Dollars in One Day

NetWits

Most nonprofits need to raise money to survive. And because fundraising continues to shift from offline to online nonprofits are faced with a growing need to find new and innovative ways to do fundraising through online sources. 1,886,434 dollars raised. It’s a day-to-day fact of life. One-day fundraising events (i.e.

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Weaving Together Online/Offline Collaboration In A Network Context

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As he shared the story, I had some questions about weaving offline/online collaboration within networks. We most typically think of the offline/online as a sequence somewhat like this: Small group meets face-to-face - builds trust. How can you effectively weave offline/online work in a network? Does that have to happen first?

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#GivingTuesday Fundraising Bootcamp

Greater Giving

Would you like to raise even more money than last year? Hashtags are used on many social media platforms to “tag” posts for specific topics. Download our full GivingTuesday Guide for even more in-depth strategies on raising big money this Giving Tuesday! Hot Tips for Raising More with Your Giving Tuesday Website.

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How to Run an Online Fundraising Campaign

Get Fully Funded

You can create and run an online campaign to support an offline appeal or an event. If you scramble at the last minute to put this together, it will show — and chances are good you’ll raise less money with a poorly-done online fundraising campaign. Also, remind them why you’re trying to raise funds and thank them for caring.

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Using Causes on Facebook to Change the World with Matthew Mahan

NetWits

Next, focus on your goals – Are you trying to raise a million dollars or mobilize a group of offline volunteers? Tags: Social Media #nptech Non-Profit Social Media Strategy. The point here is to focus on your goals and then think about how the online application can help you achieve what mission. Strengthen your core.

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Marketing Tips for Walkathons and Other Eventful Fundraisers

Nonprofits Source

In addition to being highly engaging, golf tournaments can have several donation opportunities baked into them to raise even more funds for your cause—like purchasing mulligans, drink tickets, and caddie services. Be sure to tag guests and sponsors to further boost engagement and reach! Start promoting your next event.

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March #4change topic: How Social Media Can Enhance Events

Amy Sample Ward

Some pre-chat food for thought: My new Mac’s thesaurus offers several alternative terms we could use instead of enhance: enhance (verb) increase, add to, intensify, heighten, magnify, amplify, inflate, strengthen, build up, supplement, augment, boost, raise, lift, elevate, exalt; improve, enrich, complement. Date: March, 18th 2010.