OneCause

AUGUST 22, 2024

As you’re sitting by the fire, you can also host a scary story contest. Pumpkin Carving Contest Get your donors engaged while getting into the spirit of Halloween with a pumpkin carving contest. Have your supporters race to find the heaviest pumpkin in the patch, and award a trophy to the winner.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Flicker photo: mastermaq Every year at the NTC , we partner with See3 to bring you the DoGooder Nonprofit Video awards. Check out today's announcement from See3 : See3 and YouTube Join Forces to Present the DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards. FAQs - Answers to all your most pressing contest questions.

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Tableau

JUNE 2, 2022

Some are modestly anticipated or even awkwardly avoided (think: class reunions), while others draw us together from near and far to rekindle relationships, ignite new ones, and celebrate a common purpose. that Emily Kund and Matt Francis brought to the seventh annual Vizzies award show. And finally, much to my delight … the main event.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2021

I’ve had donors routinely give $100 as tribute gifts every time a friend dies or when they celebrate a birthday or anniversary. This also sets up a bit of an uncomfortable popularity contest if some memorial funds receive oodles of donations while others receive fairly few. Remember, from your donor’s perspective, all donations count.

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Tableau

JUNE 2, 2022

Some are modestly anticipated or even awkwardly avoided (think: class reunions), while others draw us together from near and far to rekindle relationships, ignite new ones, and celebrate a common purpose. that Emily Kund and Matt Francis brought to the seventh annual Vizzies award show. And finally, much to my delight … the main event.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 1, 2021

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a gala is a “festive celebration” ( and they offer three ways to pronounce it, so if you were hoping to clear that up, we’re sorry to let you down!). A virtual gala is a festive celebration that is held entirely online with no in-person participants. But what makes a virtual gala event?

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NTEN

JULY 29, 2010

If you've been using email, websites, videos, and other electronic communications tools to give your stakeholders a choice other than paper mailings, we want to celebrate you. Four prizes totalling $20,000 will be awarded to organizations demonstrating innovation and results in paperless fundraising.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2008

celebrating animals, confronting cruelty.??? Knock Out Animal Fighting YouTube Contest??? youtube video views Get original contest ??? s choice award. High engagement contest ??? We learned - were running a flickr contest right now that takes lessons learned from wendys and has been successful.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Here’s a list of spring fundraising ideas to help you celebrate the season with your supporters: Spring fundraising ideas 1. Charge admission and screen popular movies, or theme it around the Academy Awards by screening some of the 2024 nominees. Bake sale Bake sales are always a delightful way to raise funds for your organization.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Consider hiring a musical act, comedian, or hosting an office awards ceremony. You can start the challenge early in December and then end the event with a live stream that celebrates all involved, highlighting those who exceeded certain contribution points. . Online Voting Contest. Consider voting on something that is silly.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Or a baking contest? If your town is famous for its strawberries, for example, you could consider having a contest where cooks’ recipes must feature that ingredient. Contestants in the cook-off can make a donation as an “entry fee,” and people who want to sample the entries can buy tasters’ tickets. Awards shows.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Pumpkin Carving Contest. To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e. come judge the contest. To add to the fun, dish up awards for different categories of chili such as “best vegan”, “spiciest”, or “most offbeat”. Check out this full description of how to run a virtual trivia night to get inspired.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 28, 2023

Celebrity or Pro-Shot Opportunity Celebrity shot is a fun way to raise money. You can use celebrities, local golf pros, or partner with a local high school or college golf team, who might donate their time. Station your Celebrity or Pro at a tough or long hole on the course with a volunteer that can accept the donations.

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NTEN

AUGUST 17, 2012

The contest runs from August 29 until noon EDT on September 10, and hopes to uncover new ways of using mobile as a social engagement tool. View the Blackbaud Impact Awards categories and nominate someone worthy. NTEN Member Knight Foundation announced their latest Knight News Challenge: mobile.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

It’s the perfect way to celebrate Pride Month in the US for LGBTQIA-focused organizations — the Charleston-based We Are Family hosted one last year to fund its new drop-in center. Or host a rib, pie, or hot dog eating contest and have your own tip jars for people to support their favorite competitors in the form of donations.

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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. Gamify and incentivize with swag bags, t-shirts, recognition, awards, and rewards. Traditional Events.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Add in time to award your top bowlers and teams with awards during a presentation that wraps up your tournament. Fundraising Challenges Run mini-challenges during the event, like a “fastest pin” or “highest score” contest, with entry fees and a prize for the winner. You could even set up a custom stand with favorite treats.

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See3

MARCH 13, 2008

They have a celebrity judge and a seals prize pack up for grabs for the best. You can see the Humane Society Seal Photo caption contest here. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest?

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

While a gala may reference just about any type of festive celebration, it’s most often used to refer to more extravagant events that feature entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, meals, open bars, and auctions. You can charge a door fee, set up concessions with snacks and drinks, and even have individual contests with their own entry fees.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 22, 2007

They will award two $10,000 Undergraduate Scholarships, one $10,000 Graduate Scholarship, four $2,500 Undergraduate Scholarships, and four $2,500 Graduate Scholarships to students pursuing studies in sustainable and organic agriculture. To celebrate their 20th anniversary, they are sponsoring their first national photo competition.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2007

The 2007 Crunchies is its first annual competition and award ceremony to recognize and celebrate the most compelling startups, internet and technology innovations of the year. Do contests and competitions help build social capital and nonprofit fund raising or inspire burnout? There is a category for Changing the World.

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Care2

MARCH 3, 2008

Knowing what you do now, what tips do you have for any nonprofit interested in holding a similar contest? Make sure you have clear processes and designate one person to communicate with the contest entrants and winners. The only cost, as with many social campaigns, was staff time.

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Care2

MARCH 4, 2008

Knowing what you do now, what tips do you have for any nonprofit interested in holding a similar contest? Make sure you have clear processes and designate one person to communicate with the contest entrants and winners. The only cost, as with many social campaigns, was staff time.

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See3

OCTOBER 29, 2007

Add to their functions the ability to really give the nonprofits something of value — a relationship with individuals on their own terms — then we could really celebrate the Google/YouTube Nonprofit initiative. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today!

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Greater Giving

APRIL 9, 2024

And what better way to celebrate the iconic 150th Anniversary of the Kentucky Derby than by hosting a fundraising party with a purpose? Mint Julep Making Contest Hold a friendly competition where guests create their best mint julep recipe. Allow the sponsor to announce the winners and get photos to share for next year.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Encourage your participants to create dance teams and host contests to see who can come up with the most fun routines. Celebration fundraisers Have wedding or birthday guests ask for donations to your charity rather than gifts. Dance-a-thon Dance-a-thons or dance marathons are fun ways to raise money for any cause. Get creative!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 24, 2007

They are hosting a contest to win $10,000K to celebrate their launch. Sixdegrees.org is running a contest with Hanes T-shirts to win $10,000K. If your nonprofit is based in the DC area, NpowerDC reminds us that the deadline for their annual Technology Innovation Award is two weeks away. Fundraising and Philanthropy 2.0.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Volunteer appreciation gifts help show volunteers that your organization celebrates their hard work and recognizes their efforts. You can host a contest for your volunteers to come up with designs for their blankets. For instance, this can be an appreciation gala where everybody dresses up and you hand out awards to your volunteers!

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Consider hiring a musical act, comedian, or hosting an office awards ceremony. You can start the challenge early in December and then end the event with a live stream that celebrates all involved, highlighting those who exceeded certain contribution points. . Online Voting Contest. Consider voting on something that is silly.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

And The Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Winners Are… In November Microsoft launched the first Windows 8 Apps for Social Good contest. The contest was a success in that judges had a hard time selecting the winners because of the quality and usefulness of the apps. Find the winning apps and the array of entries on the contest page.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

Year-end fundraising events are not just about tapping into the season’s spirit of giving; they’re about celebrating the journey, acknowledging the challenges overcome, and setting the tone for the year ahead. Hold a contest with rewards for Best Dressed or Best Background.

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CauseVox

MARCH 4, 2021

You could create faux Olympic games as a peer-to-peer fundraiser, do a sleep-out, or host a costume contest. You can ask each participant to fundraise and award prizes to the top fundraisers (like a chance to take a break for a song). Spirit Wear. Dance Marathon. A dance marathon is a classic fundraiser.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Sometimes, this even included an army of college students going door-to-door, ICU nurses convincing hospital staff to join, businessmen calling meetings to let their employees know about the contest, and other offline work. Towards the end of the contest, it really became "viral" as more and more people linked to our Causes site.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

Sometimes, this even included an army of college students going door-to-door, ICU nurses convincing hospital staff to join, businessmen calling meetings to let their employees know about the contest, and other offline work. Towards the end of the contest, it really became "viral" as more and more people linked to our Causes site.

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Qgiv

JULY 11, 2023

Appealing to influential community members and local celebrities is another way to provide your organization with networks of potential major donors. Decide the type of participant you’re looking to recruit, such as local celebrities and influential community members with robust personal networks you can appeal to. Local influencers.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

And The Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Winners Are… In November Microsoft launched the first Windows 8 Apps for Social Good contest. The contest was a success in that judges had a hard time selecting the winners because of the quality and usefulness of the apps. Find the winning apps and the array of entries on the contest page.

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See3

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? Case Soup: Nonprofit Video Secrets Revealed!

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