The Next Web

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Email presents an opportunity to get your content seen by an audience that chose to subscribe to your messaging, which is one of the best circumstances to be in as a marketer. Carnival Cruises held a Pinterest contest that drove 18,000 email opt-ins from quality users, since the contest had a few components in order for a user to sign-up.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

2) Choose the audience for your event. This doesn’t mean you have to invite just one type of audience; you can have multiple types of supporters who are invited to each of your events, but having a clear picture of your ideal event supporter goes a long way, and can help you better segment your messaging and communications.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Unlike many other event fundraisers, golf tournaments give sponsoring businesses exposure to a typically affluent audience. For example, adding hole-in-one or other contests (putting, closest to the pin, etc.) 2) Sponsors Will Look For New Options. or on-course entertainment (long drivers, beat the pro, etc.)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 23, 2021

Galas, contests and performances went virtual. For future galas, luncheons, and dinners, your nonprofit should continue to offer a virtual broadcast to make your event accessible to a broader audience and help you raise more donations. Athletic events and luncheons went virtual.

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The Verge

MAY 14, 2020

A team of programmers and songwriters from Australia have won the inaugural (and unofficial) AI ‘Eurovision Song Contest’ , using a neural network trained on noises made by koalas, kookaburras, and Tasmanian devils to help score their winning entry. Although it was dubbed an “AI song contest,” computers weren’t always calling the shots.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2019

But when it comes to social fundraising, try to go one step further and encourage your supporters to use their own voices to share what they’re doing with your cause and tap into a whole new audience that might be unaware of your nonprofit and mission. Craft your supporter’s journey. Let go of control (at least a little bit). Promotions.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 27, 2014

Every dollar is tightly contested by other nonprofits whose missions are often equally as noble as your own. Defining your target audience should be your first step. Image courtesy of Fundraiser Help. It is impossible to ignore the importance of technology in today’s competitive nonprofit fundraising climate. Interact via social media.

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.orgSource

JUNE 24, 2024

But there weren’t many contestants vying to take it away. But if those offerings aren’t enticing your audience, then you’re not delivering value. Associations must focus on deeply listening to these three groups; then, understanding and addressing their unique needs: To deliver value, your offerings must entice the audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2013

Last month, during the Nonprofit Technology Conference plenary session on placing little bets and learning from failure , we issued a challenge to 1,000 nonprofits in the audience. Let’s do more than just give failure lip service, let’s put it into practice and share learning from a failure or placing a “Little Bet.”

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Similarly, working with businesses for your end-of-year giving campaign can open doors to new audiences and resources. Interactive content , such as polls, live Q&A sessions, or countdown posts, can further engage your audience. Here are our tips on promoting your matching gift to your audience.

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NetWits

MARCH 7, 2011

Jake Furst – Foursquare - Jake is a Business Development Manager at foursquare , where he helps merchants reach their customers and brands engage with their audiences in innovative ways through the foursquare platform. Charles holds a bachelor’s degree in International Development from McGill University. He loves bacon.

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TechImpact

APRIL 22, 2014

Focus content to audience and your nonprofit’s objectives. While utilizing images, infographics, and visuals, ensure your content is inline with both your nonprofit’s goals and your audience’s expectation. your target audience will only view your content if it is filling a pre-existing need. Start a hashtag contest.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 12, 2012

In celebration of the launch of Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, Microsoft announced the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest in partnership with NetSquared. The Windows 8 Apps for Social Good contest challenges anyone to design an app for Windows 8 or Windows Phone 8 that can make a positive difference. Here are some tips.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2024

You’ll want to be sure to keep the site up-to-date with any new details or information like the event itinerary, any add-ons or contests , food and beverage, raffle prizes or auction items, and player gifts. Partner marketing. Online Registration is Expected It’s an online world.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

The Value-add of Crowdsourcing: For me, the two biggest reasons to include crowdsourcing in your strategic design of community building or contests are: Crowdsourcing invites diversity by encouraging anyone with an idea or interest to participate. You can see the full collection, and how they were voted on by the community here: [link].

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 3, 2012

Well, that’s my dog and he’s pretty cute, but Beth and Katie are also running a dog vs cat photo contest. I’ll pick someone on Friday, December 7th – so hurry!). Why the dog photo?

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TechSpot

MAY 16, 2022

The publication notes the feature could be used to engage audiences with live voting for talent contests—something we see plenty of on traditional TV. Deadline reports that Netflix is currently "exploring" the launch of livestreaming and has confirmed that the capability is in the early stages of development.

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Classy

JUNE 21, 2021

Launching a unique campaign can set your organization apart by creating a buzz around your mission, engaging new audiences, and getting people excited to participate in something meaningful. . Host a Contest With Multiple Ways to Participate. When it comes to fundraising for your nonprofit, creativity is key.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Activities such as performances, live entertainment, and sit-down dinners regularly attract a large audience and generate significant money for charity. 15) Brand design contests. Consider a brand design contest for a more inventive competition. A Gala is a well-known charity fundraising event.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Free video services like Instagram and Vine that feature short videos now attract millions of users, offering nonprofits, charities, and libraries an opportunity to connect with new audiences. This webinar is part of a series of events supporting our Storymakers 2014 Contest , which is happening now through September 26, 2014.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2011

When it comes to fundraising, though, one of the areas of most interest is motivation – this can help fundraisers and organizations align their message and delivery with the points of interest and the channels that are the most influential to the target audience. That high-profile celebrity 35% or influential leader endorsement?

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 24, 2024

In this guide, we’ll provide tips for how you can launch successful, data-driven back-to-school marketing campaigns that reach (and convert) your target audience. Once you’ve rounded out your CRM through a data append, consider whether you have enough customer information to reach your intended audience. Conduct a data append.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

An amazing marketing opportunity that comes with a giant audience. Think about your target audience. Try to focus on the platform most used by your target audience. Think of content that will get your audience to engage with your organization online! Ask the audience to share their story . Run a contest!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2016

But the GivingTuesday spirit still continues until the end of the month with #MyGivingStory , a contest where your nonprofit organization could receive a grant up to $10,000. MyGivingStory, in its second year, is a nationwide campaign and social media storytelling contest to inspire public discussion about the reasons people give.

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NetWits

JUNE 22, 2011

Create team-specific communications and contests. You may also want to give separate prizes for corporate teams, an important audience for increasing participation. Encourage teams to setup tents at your event. Award team prizes for the largest team, best t-shirt, most money raised, best costumes, and other offbeat ideas.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2014

Instagram has a couple of marketing benefits. It’s a great branding tool because it can engage audiences, creative instimacy, and appeals to the emotions. Also, here’s a post I wrote about how early adopter nonprofits have used Instagram for contests. How To Convert Instagram Audience To Supporters (2014).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

A golf event management platform and corresponding website for your event makes it easy to build and advertise custom sponsorship packages, which should be tailored to the audience your event will attract. 6) Live-Score the Tournament.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 9, 2024

You know that email marketing is one of the best ways to reach out to this target audience, but so does every other nonprofit. While some people argue that your donors eye may be drawn to a subject line with an emoji, others contest that theres little to indicate that emojis actually increase open rates.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Whether you’re a freelancer, content outlet, or brand of product/service, email marketing can prove to be an effective means of reaching your audience of stakeholders, customers or media contacts. This is a chance to create a connection between the brand and its audience, and build value over time. When should you use email marketing?

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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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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Successful event marketing starts with knowing how to reach your target audience. For most event coordinators, one of the best places to reach their target audience is Instagram. With over 2 billion active monthly users , you can connect with a broader audience there by sharing engaging posts. Build suspense for the event.

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NetWits

APRIL 11, 2012

The San Diego Zoo understands that their presence on Facebook matters so they take time to build their fan base, engage their audience and have fun with their community. Creating interesting contest. Here are 5 things they do well on their Facebook page: Sharing interesting content. Engaging their visitors both at the park and online.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2010

The content we presented went from high level overview to on the ground practice, with each chunk punctuated with an interactive exercise with the audience that allowed them to share insights with another people in the room. We opened with a question about what we thought were the most innovative approaches in contests.

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Tableau

MAY 18, 2022

Three fierce contestants took the keynote stage to rock day two with their mad data storytelling skills. The Iron Viz contenders had 20 nail-biting minutes to build an awe-inspiring visualization that would energize and electrify a panel of three viz-savvy judges and a massive live audience of data enthusiasts from across the globe.

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Tableau

MAY 18, 2022

Three fierce contestants took the keynote stage to rock day two with their mad data storytelling skills. The Iron Viz contenders had 20 nail-biting minutes to build an awe-inspiring visualization that would energize and electrify a panel of three viz-savvy judges and a massive live audience of data enthusiasts from across the globe.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

And even if you , a tech-savvy smartphone expert, might not be fooled, Federighi plays on the heartstrings and asks the audience to think of the children or parents who might be fooled. Apple is still very much against sideloading.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

When I was in Alaska, I asked Mary D Barber what nonprofit did the best job of engaging its audience on Facebook consistently? When I examined their page, I noticed they engage with audience before, during, and after shows. . She pointed to the Anchorage Concert Association.

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