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The Power of A Thank-A-Thon

Greater Giving

You can assign high-profile calls to experienced volunteers or distribute calls based on volunteer stamina. Host a happy hour or contest with prizes to show your appreciation. Share Your Thank-A-Thon Experience Developing a culture of gratitude benefits everyone involved.

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How to Use Social Media to Cultivate Donor Relationships

Achieve

Create connections between your site and social profiles. Incentivize engagement by hosting a giveaway or other fun contest just for new followers on your platform of choice. Make sure to mention the contest in your regular emails and newsletters so your entire mailing list will know about it. Encourage plenty of interaction.

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Nonprofits: Have we had enough of "vote for me" fundraising yet?

Judi Sohn

" In reality, the challenge illustrated exactly why these "vote for me" contests in the nonprofit world have got to go away. Allegations of fake profiles being created to drum up votes. Contests that are designed to select winners based on popular votes only and huge dollar amounts inspire scarcity thinking.

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Greater Washington Give to the Max Day Training Event

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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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Nonprofits: Have we had enough of "vote for me" fundraising yet?

Judi Sohn

" In reality, the challenge illustrated exactly why these "vote for me" contests in the nonprofit world have got to go away. Allegations of fake profiles being created to drum up votes. Contests that are designed to select winners based on popular votes only and huge dollar amounts inspire scarcity thinking.

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Selfies for Good?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Recent research suggests that taking and posting too many selfies on your Facebook profile (or other social channels) can be damaging to your relationships. Johnson & Johnson sponsored a contest where they donated $1 for each selfie photo donated through Donate a Photo. Share the link in the comments. Family is Familia.

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4 Tips for Using Facebook Fundraising for Year-End Giving

Achieve

Not only do your supporters likely already know how to navigate the platform, but they already have profiles. Whether a conference, a gala, or a trivia contest, you can live stream the event directly on Facebook. Additionally, we can’t forget the digital marketing benefits. Respond to comments on fundraisers.