NetWits

MARCH 7, 2011

Most recently, he helped launch Sponsored Stories in the non-profit space with organizations like the Special Olympics, Alzheimer’s Association and UNICEF. He is a recovering political junkie who has served on more than a dozen political campaigns and, as far as he knows, he is the only two-time winner of the USA Today online haiku contest.

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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

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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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Similarly, working with businesses for your end-of-year giving campaign can open doors to new audiences and resources. Corporate sponsors can provide financial support, in-kind donations, or even employee volunteers to help strengthen your campaign. Here are our tips on promoting your matching gift to your audience.

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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. Identify key influencers with audiences on social media, email, or via the news media and spend time cultivating the relationship with the goal of eventually seeking promotional support or a collaboration on a project.

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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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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. Though a company may not be able to sponsor your event, they may be able to provide a team.

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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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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.

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CauseVox

MAY 3, 2021

And while many aspects translate seamlessly, one of the questions we hear time and time again is: “How do I get sponsors for my virtual event?”. It’s a great question, because a solid group of sponsors can completely change an event. That’s why we’ve created this full guide to recruiting sponsors for virtual events.

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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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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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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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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Get more golfers and sponsors to the green with these insider tips to create buzz and promote the tournament. This demographic is one that sponsors are interested in gaining exposure to, which could add sponsor appeal to your tournament. Why should my nonprofit host a charity golf tournament? Leverage digital channels.

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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

AUGUST 24, 2021

In the events world, event gamification means that your attendees will interact with the brand, presenters, sponsors , other attendees, and exhibitor booths in new and exciting ways. . We highly recommend digital scavenger hunts and photo contests to up the ante in the online format! Prizes and Social Rewards.

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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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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Traditional year-end fundraising events, such as galas, are meant to celebrate your hard work, reflect on your impact, and thank your donors and sponsors. Hold a contest with rewards for Best Dressed or Best Background. And for an extra high-touch, incentivize sponsors by including thanks in direct mail programming brochures.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 23, 2023

From pumpkin carving contests to haunted houses, there are so many ways to embrace this new season with fresh ideas. Every detail, from selecting the perfect venue and crafting engaging activities to coordinating volunteers and securing sponsors plays a crucial role in creating a seamless and unforgettable experience.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 9, 2022

Another way to recruit volunteers is to reach out to local businesses and ask if they would be interested in sponsoring a volunteer day or donating supplies for a project. To get started, develop a social media strategy that includes goals, target audience, and key messages. Reach out to Local Businesses.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Instead of limiting connection and engagement, a virtual fundraising event can strike all the right notes with a target audience while helping the fundraising efforts reach a greater number of people. . Consider collecting some great prizes that will keep audiences engaged and willing to donate to your cause. Online Voting Contest.

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sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

Sponsor ticketing and tracking. To boost revenue for your event and ROI for your sponsors, look for auction software that offers a way to easily track paid and in-kind sponsorships as well as ways to match sponsor contributions to public displays, such as logo sizes. Nonprofit’s website.

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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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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 is an excellent example of integrated social media campaign that is using technology tools very appropriate to the audience.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

The change required major cuts to their programs, a new focus when working with sponsors, and a drive to make it more inclusive for a broader audience. Organizers came up with new, innovative ideas to engage their audience and motivate giving, even when their guests were tuning in from remote locations.

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Bloomerang

JULY 29, 2024

Hold a recruitment contest with special perks for current members and recognition for when they recruit new members. This strategy doesn’t just boost your visibility; it’s your direct line to engage with a diverse audience and start meaningful conversations. Give members a button or pin and encourage them to wear it.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 1, 2021

If your organization has a fiscal sponsor, you are not eligible for Facebook Payments, which is necessary to receive your donations as a direct deposit. While waiting for approval, go ahead and work on building up your Facebook audience. Do what works best for your audience, but shorter is better. Ask me how I know!).

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Hold your event annually and invite sponsors to have tents at the finish line with water/sports drinks and even craft beer for the finishers. Encourage your participants to create dance teams and host contests to see who can come up with the most fun routines.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Along with 3 colleagues, we volunteered to develop an entry for the Apps for America 2 contest , sponsored by the Sunlight Foundation. Over 1,500 mashups later, and a first prize win in the contest, DataMasher is proving to be a great experiment in data transparency. Because data is powerful! Enhances your mission.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

The event is sponsored by Patagonia as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility program. I presented a plenary session on networked mindsets and leadership and facilitated two workshops on SMARTer Social Media. Instagram Contests and Hashtags. Providing information to educate our supporters.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Email system like Mailchimp or Emma to message a larger audience and collect attendee information. Set a fundraising goal to sponsor a nail color on National Nail Polish Day (June 1) in the spirit of Movember. You can set up a DIY sundae station for kids, or work with a liquor sponsor to give older supporters an adult root beer float.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

They may be able to work with local stores or boutiques that act as sponsors and also get to show off their collections. You can charge a door fee, set up concessions with snacks and drinks, and even have individual contests with their own entry fees. Photo Contest Photo costs are incredibly diverse.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Determine Your Fundraising Goal and Budget Set clear fundraising goal s to motivate participants, sponsors, and donors. Establish a Format and Schedule Pick a format that matches your audience: Individual Play : Everyone bowls individually, with high scores winning prizes. You can look for sponsors for each of these Challenges too!

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Care2

AUGUST 22, 2013

So you launched your new website and have an online marketing plan in hand to help you reach new audiences. Who are the target audiences? Share a story, donate money, sign up for a contest, watch a video, etc.). How do think your target audiences will prefer to get info for this initiative?

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

If your audience is one that responds more positively to social media, then you might want to try a social media sharing blitz. Sponsors: Sponsors can be a major source of income for an in-person gala, and you don’t want to leave them behind. Luckily the virtual format gives you a lot of flexibility to make sponsors happy.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

So it's important to give your audience a heads up that you'll be participating in #GivingTuesday, so you can share your goals and get them on board. Are you offering rewards or hosting a sweeps or contest? Here are five easy ways to make that happen: 1. Give a Sneak Peek.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Corporate social responsibility is frequently a hot topic, but actually finding a corporate sponsor can feel like navigating the Wild West. In this guide, we’ll lay out 10 expert tips for finding and winning corporate sponsors for your organization. If you’re in a mega-hurry, here’s the full list. So let’s get started!

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