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Turning Fundraising into a Game: Groupon, Zynga and Care2 do it, Why Don’t You?

NetWits

Here are a few ways nonprofits are rewarding their fundraisers: Virginia Beach Bike MS – Bike shop gift certificates, VIP parking, a 30-minute massage and an invitation to their awards dinner await participants who raise over $4,000. Now, we understand that not everyone has a big budget for this type of stuff.

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How Online Fundraising, Gamification and Social Media Helped Raise over $2 Million Dollars in One Day

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It’s a day-to-day fact of life. Fundraising Results: Close to 18,000 people participated in this online fundraising contest resulting in over $2 million dollars being given to 1,200 participating nonprofits. A second set of Grand Awards that encouraged nonprofits to raise the most money. 1,200 Participating nonprofits.

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30 Virtual and Hybrid Event Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Alternatively, you might combine a silent auction with a shop by allowing buyers to either purchase an item at a buy-it-now or have the item awarded to the highest bidder. 15) Brand design contests. Consider a brand design contest for a more inventive competition. 22) Awards ceremony. 8) Digital download donation rewards.

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Pepsi Refresh Project: An Insider's View - Guest Post by Bonin Bough

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note from Beth: I've been writing about online contests that use social media and crowdsourcing techniques. As frequent readers of this blog know, many pitfalls of online contests have been discussed here. We’ve pledged to award more than $20 million to support innovative ideas that move communities forward.

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You're Invited to TechSoup Global's Digital Storytelling Awards and Screening Party

NTEN

There was an overwhelming amount of talent and stories shared through the contest! On Wednesday, March 28 in San Francisco – and live-streamed online – TechSoup Global will screen and award the top photo and video entries. WHAT: Awards and Screening Party for the TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge. Pacific time.

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Rally More Support for Your Cause: 3 Simple Ways to Add New Event Participants

NetWits

Chances are, being a team captain is one many “priorities” in someone’s life. Create team-specific communications and contests. Award team prizes for the largest team, best t-shirt, most money raised, best costumes, and other offbeat ideas. Providing Resources. And I mean everything. Role of Nonprofits.

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Photography and Machinima on Second Life

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Several months ago, I made my first Second Life Machinima, " I'm a Pianist In Second Life " after discovering Robbie Dingo 's instruments. (I I was little afraid that I might end up not only wasting time making music videos in Second Life, but actually composing a theme song. I have a flute, cello, and grand piano.)