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

APRIL 3, 2022

Stay in regular contact with newsrooms and pitch stories to help the organization reach a larger audience. It could be an email or postcard about a regular meetup the nonprofit hosts, or about its services. Do a raffle, sweepstakes, contest, or giveaway in your community. 50 helps us feed one child for a week.”).

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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. We took all the necessary steps to become an official 501c3 and we made little changes to the event in the first year we hosted it. Fundraising.

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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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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2022

In particular, logistical and financial obstacles can stand in the way of hosting these in-person events. So you can help your organization host more engaging and cost-effective fundraisers, this article walks through everything you need to know about event-free fundraising, including: What is an event-free fundraiser?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

I was lucky enough to spend my last afternoon in Alaska driving to Talkeetna with Aliza Sherman who lives in Alaska who I’ve known since 1995 and with Cassandra Stalzer my host! I love the framework she created for identifying and cultivating Super Fans on Facebook. I like to call it the ladder of love! The very first [.].

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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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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Games with incentives or prizes can allow your audience members to display their talents and vote for those who perform the game the best! Just like games, contests are virtual event ideas that can get people talking. Maybe the cutest pet contest or something event/topic-focused that does not require attendees to be on site. .

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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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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Our survey revealed that 62% of nonprofits host between 2-6 events per year. So grab your paddle, put on your thinking cap, and let’s dive into the key ingredients for a memorable and profitable pickleball fundraiser : Planning Your Pickleball Tournament Matches Who, What, Why Define your target audience (beginners, advanced players?),

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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. Email marketing: for your eyes only.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since shifting to the virtual event space, event planners have had to come up with creative ways to continue hosting profitable events. Businesses, nonprofits, and charities who normally host a holiday fundraiser have been forced to move online, and finding ways to connect to once generous donors is tough. . But there is hope.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2024

Hosting a gala is a fantastic way to raise funds for your cause, but it’s the entertainment that truly makes it memorable. To stand out in the fundraising world, you need to find engaging gala entertainment ideas to captivate your audience and motivate them to continue their relationship with your nonprofit. Donor engagement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Audience size, breadth, and depth: If your organization has big lists, lots of traffic to your website or blog or social media pages, or big crowds at events, there are many ways to turn this into a donor benefit. Mentions at different times and places during any festivals you host. Offer surprise drawings and contests during the year.

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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! You can do simple things like: Host a Q&A session .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2010

This workshop, graciously hosted by the Community Foundation of Monterey County with support from the Packard Foundation, was a two-part session. What’s nice about this approach is that it isn’t a contest and the only “winners” are the people who are served by the Food Bank. Community Foundation of Monterey.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Haunted houses are a staple of the Halloween season, so why not cash in on this classic spooky experience by hosting your own haunted house? While you’re searching for a haunted house to partner with, consider hosting your event at a haunted house that’s also willing to be your partner in a matching gift drive. Ghost story contest.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

How to Host a Successful Bowling Tournament Fundraiser: Basics, Revenue Ideas, and Decor Themes Bowling tournaments offer an interactive way to bring your community together while raising funds for a meaningful cause. Raffles and Silent Auctions Host a raffle or silent auction with great prizes.

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AccelEvents

JULY 28, 2021

Aside from increasing engagement from your virtual audience, gamification can: Increase sponsor engagement: Gamification creates more naming opportunities for sponsors. Increase data collection: Event gamification requires the audience to interact with the event app or platform. Will your gamification highlight your event sponsors?

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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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Greater Giving

APRIL 9, 2024

Hats, Horses, and Hope: How to Host a Winning Kentucky Derby Event The thrill of the race, the mint juleps flowing, and the outrageous hats – there’s something undeniably fun about the Kentucky Derby event. Offer non-alcoholic versions for a wider audience. Food-wise, think Southern comfort with a twist.

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Tableau

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Three fierce contestants took the virtual stage to rock day two with some visualization madness. In front of a massive live audience from across the globe all watching with front row seats, the Iron Viz contenders had 20 nail-biting minutes to whip up an awe-inspiring viz to energize, electrify, and hopefully reign supreme.

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Tableau

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Three fierce contestants took the virtual stage to rock day two with some visualization madness. In front of a massive live audience from across the globe all watching with front row seats, the Iron Viz contenders had 20 nail-biting minutes to whip up an awe-inspiring viz to energize, electrify, and hopefully reign supreme.

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Data Artist Music Contest 98

AccelEvents

AUGUST 24, 2021

The event professional hosting the event would have to define the event branding , game rules, game mechanics, how the point system works, and the game’s goal. We highly recommend digital scavenger hunts and photo contests to up the ante in the online format! Consider photo contests from both in-person and online attendees.

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AccelEvents

JULY 9, 2020

Aside from increasing engagement from your virtual audience, gamification can: Increase sponsor engagement: gamification creates more naming opportunities for sponsors. Increase data collection: Event gamification requires the audience to interact with the event app or platform. Know Your Goals.

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Care2

OCTOBER 31, 2013

For example, if your organization works on climate change you need to tell your target audiences what’s at stake, concrete ways they can take action and create real change, and then share what kind of a collective impact you are making. Are you making an effort to host house parties, happy hours? Networking -.

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The Verge

APRIL 9, 2021

The eligibility for 505 ballots was contested, mostly by Amazon; because more than half the total votes opposed unionization, these challenged ballots were not opened. One possible tactic the union could contest is Amazon’s push to have a mailbox installed at the warehouse site.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 1, 2021

We’ve put together these virtual gala ideas to help you host more engaging and profitable virtual galas. The event theme you choose can be relevant to your nonprofit or just a fun theme that resonates with your audience. Encourage audience participation/livestreaming. What is a virtual gala? Choose a fundraising theme.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2010

The Molson Team spread the word , using Twitter to urge a wider audience to attend and donate. Contests/Challenges: Directly involve stakeholders in social change project or program. Take for example contests. Contests have been a marketing tactic for years. Refining the Definition.

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Achieve

JANUARY 31, 2022

However, perhaps you’ve noticed your online engagement metrics are declining, and you’re looking for fresh ways to engage with your audience. . With a strong digital communication strategy, you can keep online donations flowing while engaging new audience members, too. Online contests or challenges. engage with donors online.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

It takes thorough, effective planning to create a holiday fundraiser, find the volunteers to make it happen, and get your message in front of the right audience. Ensure it aligns with how your audience views the holiday. The cost of a small prize for the winner will be well worth the attention the contest draws to your campaign.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

If you are thinking of hosting an engaging event to secure crucial support for your mission in the year ahead, whether traditional, virtual, or even a combination of the two, read on. Hold a contest with rewards for Best Dressed or Best Background. We’re sharing ideas and resources on event fundraising for 2021. .

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2022

No matter what you’re fundraising for, hosting a dance-a-thon can help you raise lots of money while also giving your supporters the opportunity to get moving and have fun. Why host a dance-a-thon fundraiser? Once you’ve decided to host a dance-a-thon, it’s time to start planning your fundraiser and event. Plan your event.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 9, 2022

Host a Volunteer Open House. An effective way to recruit volunteers is to host an open house where potential volunteers can come learn more about your organization and the different ways they can get involved. To get started, develop a social media strategy that includes goals, target audience, and key messages.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 1, 2021

While waiting for approval, go ahead and work on building up your Facebook audience. Choose the amount for your fundraiser that makes sense given the size of your Facebook audience, and then choose a compelling need that fits that amount. Do what works best for your audience, but shorter is better. Ask me how I know!).

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