Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2024

A gala event provides your organization a way to showcase the work you do to different audiences and can even attract media attention. Utilize touch screens, virtual reality experiences, or live demonstrations to captivate your audience’s attention and encourage participation. Donor engagement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Feature one to four news stories in your e-newsletter and focus on one story in your fundraising appeals. Through links (underlined text or buttons), e-newsletters send subscribers to your website where they can read the full story and become inspired to take action (donate, sign an online petition, follow on social media, etc.).

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Our friends at Epic Outreach do a GREAT job of telling their story on Facebook using photos and video. Engagement through thank-yous, polls, contests, or highlighting a volunteer or project. Memes, stories, photos – anything that causes a laugh or a smile. And Facebook Live videos will get a lot of attention for you.

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TechImpact

APRIL 22, 2014

Their attention spans are shrinking as information is consumed at a staggering pace. Start a hashtag contest. Use a common image, or run a consistent hashtag or caption contest. Try telling an entire story using images over the course of an entire month of week. Image courtesy of Gramination. Be interactive.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Auctions and raffles are a fantastic approach to sell things that get a lot of attention and generate significant donations for your cause, but using the latest in online software, there’s no reason you can’t simply set up an online shopping page to raise funds as well. 15) Brand design contests. 7) Shopping. 22) Awards ceremony.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Host a selfie contest encouraging visitors to snap pics with their preferred objects or in their favorite spaces, . Visitors are more likely to tag you when they share thoughts and photos from their visit if they know that someone is paying attention on the other end. Add their content to your story on Instagram or Facebook, .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

I was an early adopter of this approach back in 2006 and over the years I have had the opportunity to raise over $250,000 for a charity that supports Cambodian children using these techniques as part of online giving contests like the Case Foundation’s America’s Giving Challenge. Enter online fundraising contests.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore the top platforms you can leverage to get the word out about your business, including: Your Website Social Media Mobile App A well-designed marketing plan can give your business the fuel it needs to bring attention to its services, products, events, campaigns, and more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

I’ve had a lot of experience with online contests, both as a participant (winner) and working two reflection papers for the Case Foundation ‘s America’s Giving Challenge. I said that I wished contest designers would take a Hippocratic Oath to do no harm to nonprofits! Designate a cheer leader.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2007

March of Dimes: PSA Video Contest. Last year, The March of Dimes ran a flickr photo contest to help draw attention to premature births. This year, The March of Dimes continues to be a creative and innovative nonprofit user of social media with its Every Baby has a Story Tour project.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 28, 2010

The JustGiving team is always great about sharing stories, lessons, and insights – so I'll be watching to see how this new tool goes! " Minnesota Open Idea: Crowdsourcing Contest For Social Change Done Right | Beth’s Blog – "The Minnesota Open Idea is an example of an online social good contest that works.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

We are surrounded by stories: our own story, the stories of our families and friends, and the stories of the work we do every day. These stories simply exist in our minds until we add language and share them with others. And, as we all know, a story you share with others has the power to change the world.

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CauseVox

JUNE 5, 2023

The Importance of Storytelling It’s no secret that a great story can generate movers and shakers. Cultivating Brand Identity: Your nonprofit has a unique identity and story to tell. Incorporate content tailored to these dates into your calendar to capitalize on the increased attention and engagement during these periods.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Donor fatigue can set in as organizations compete for attention and contributions. Beyond aesthetics, Flipcause’s campaign pages also allow you to tell your story in a captivating and engaging way. Additionally, consider running social media contests or challenges to further engage your supporters and their networks.

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CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

Then, on the day of the campaign, share a powerful nonprofit story, the purpose of your quick campaign (the intended impact), the deadline to give, and a strong call-to-action. They share your campaign, tell their own stories, and sometimes even serve as personal fundraisers. Prep your supporters ahead of time with timely marketing.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2024

By creating compelling content—such as videos, images, and storytelling posts—fundraisers can capture attention and inspire action. This method utilizes the vast reach of platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok to engage audiences and encourage donations. Comment “donate” and we’ll send our donation form to your DMs!”

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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

This is the story of the hybrid fundraiser. To generate excitement for your virtual audience, consider pre-event contests, social media competitions, watch party gift boxes, and other pre-event activities as a way to get your virtual audience motivated. Sometimes you uncover great, new ideas through careful research and execution.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

A cooking contest or bake-off might attract local foodies and aspiring chefs to share their best dishes. Themed Events A themed, immersive fundraising event is a great way to catch the attention of new donors and your community at large while establishing your nonprofit’s brand.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 16, 2018

Raising funds or getting potential donors’ attention can be one of the most exhausting or perhaps discouraging situations faced by many nonprofit marketers. You also need to share real stories about your nonprofit’s efforts that will help you raise awareness. Share their stories and if possible accompany the stories with their photos.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

As nonprofits, we already have a tough time competing for viewers' limited attention against companies willing to spend millions on – often terrible * – video, so we need to make sure we get it right. Oh, and if you already have a great video, be sure to submit it to 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest. And that ain't bad.

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See3

MARCH 13, 2008

We’re launching an ad contest: “Obama in 30 Seconds.&# Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? They are inviting the public to make a spot and then the winner will get a national airing of their spot as well as $20,000 in video equipment.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Photo Contest. Analyze your own Giving Tuesday stories and successes to determine what’s best for your nonprofit. . When an individual sees that their friend supports a worthy cause (like your nonprofit), they’re more likely to pay attention and support that cause as well. . Fundraising Letters. Text-to-Give. Virtual Tour.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Contest ends October 25, 2013, so start pitching! Now you might’ve added in a few more stats, maybe even a story or two about the clients you serve, but the fundamental mistake would’ve remained the same: you would’ve done the equivalent of asking someone you barely know to marry you. ABOUT THE #FIXMYPITCH CONTEST. We need help.

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See3

MAY 28, 2007

One way to get people to create content for you is through contests. A common form of contest among companies is the “create a commercial&# contest. Among organizations, contests may seem like a short-cut to get compelling content, and cheaply. The current Heinz contest is a great example.

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See3

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? Blogroll (C)Systems AVC Beth’s Blog Christine Herron Deborah Elizabeth Finn Donordigital Emily’s World Getting Attention Gift Hub Philanthromedia Social Edge TechSoup © Copyright 2010 See3.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

ways to tell stories in just a few seconds. Our attention spans are growing remarkably shorter. Help , a nonprofit dedicated to helping other nonprofits tell their stories through film and video. Upcoming Free Storymakers 2014 Webinars: Storymakers: Get Your Story Noticed! Storymakers: Tell Your Library's Story.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 9, 2010

If you’re unfamiliar with Biggest Loser, it’s a reality show where contestants lose weight. Tonight showed the contestants each working an 8-hour day for a week at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. If you’ve heard me speak, you know I tell a lot of Food Bank stories! I was so excited to see them there!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Both have worked for homeless services agencies, ironically in the same type of work – fundraising and communications. And they both feel passionately about working with organizations and people to shine a light on homelessness, tell those stories, and help people. There is one key difference. Photo by Ruby Girl Creations.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Incorporate compelling visuals, such as event photos or promotional graphics, to capture attention. For broader reach, reach out to local newspapers, radio stations, and TV channels and pitch them on stories that highlight your fundraiser. As your event’s brand becomes more familiar, interest in participating will increase.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2012

I couldn’t help but wonder what might happen if there was a coordinated series of giving days in local communities that all took place under the back drop of Giving Tuesday’s ability to harness national attention or even world wide attention. The combination of bottom up and top down strategies could be powerful.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 12, 2016

Snapchat also has a feature called Stories that lets you share a compilation of your Snaps for 24 hours. For example, British cooking site SORTEDfood had a hilarious series of Snapchat Stories in which its staffers took an international road trip to find delicious food. Share Exclusive Content, Challenges, and Contests.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

So how do we push past all that online noise and hold the attention of friends, family and even strangers in a world with constant distractions? Gather the troops and start brainstorming ways that you can grab the attention of supporters, bloggers and media. 2: TELL A GREAT STORY. 1: GET CREATIVE. 1: GET CREATIVE.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 20, 2007

I bet that headline got your attention. Katya Andresen was the keynote speaker and while I read her book and heard speak before, I'm always blown by her presentation skills - great stories, great visuals, and engaging. Yesterday, I facilitated a workshop at the Money for Your Mission Conference sponsored by CCSNYS.

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Care2

AUGUST 22, 2013

Share a story, donate money, sign up for a contest, watch a video, etc.). Site Insights: 10 most visited pages on the site, top 10 referring sites, and top 10 exit pages (How can you improve the content on pages where you are loosing people’s attention?). What are the short-term and long-term goals and objectives?

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See3

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Sure they do, but so does an engaging story. Using stop motion technique more common with animation, it is a nice way to get people to pay attention to something pretty mundane. So, don’t stress about production quality as much as think about story and how you will get the views to engage with your story.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

The emails should include an emotional story , appropriate imagery, and a call to action that expresses urgency. Considerations: have an impartial umpire or judge for the games so that its a fair contest for all. It should include a need that has urgency, a story your donors can connect to, and a call to action. Live-Streaming.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

While this will ultimately depend on your unique organization, some good virtual volunteer ideas include: Making fundraising phone calls Conducting outreach on your behalf Sharing stories and testimonials with their own friends and family Social media promotion. BONUS – See this idea in action! Host a virtual endurance event!

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