Judi Sohn

JANUARY 24, 2010

" In reality, the challenge illustrated exactly why these "vote for me" contests in the nonprofit world have got to go away. Contests that are designed to select winners based on popular votes only and huge dollar amounts inspire scarcity thinking. That a local organization is more deserving than a national one?

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Supporters raise significant amounts of money and bring new donors to your organization. For example, The Ride For Roswell event has seen an increase from $330,000 to $2.8 Below are 44 tips I’ve learned, organized by topic and ordered from easiest to hardest to implement. Hold contests.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Since today is Cyber Monday, I thought I would focus on organizations using the Thanksgiving holiday and the following shopping rush to engage their community. I found most of these examples by browsing my circle of nonprofits on Google+ to see what programs organizations were sharing there. Nonprofit Online Stores.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 24, 2010

" In reality, the challenge illustrated exactly why these "vote for me" contests in the nonprofit world have got to go away. Contests that are designed to select winners based on popular votes only and huge dollar amounts inspire scarcity thinking. That a local organization is more deserving than a national one?

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Achieve

DECEMBER 22, 2020

With that much success, it’s easy to see why your organization should use it for your biggest fundraising push of the year! This means that in most cases (though we’ll walk through a few exceptions) your supporters start individual fundraisers on their own to raise funds on behalf of your organization. in advance.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2010

for every hashtag mention to cancer charities. I started with an overview of how Networked Nonprofits become networked nonprofits, using examples from Twitter that illustrated an understanding of networks, simplicity, trust through transparency, social culture, learning from failure, and building relationships.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Since today is Cyber Monday, I thought I would focus on organizations using the Thanksgiving holiday and the following shopping rush to engage their community. I found most of these examples by browsing my circle of nonprofits on Google+ to see what programs organizations were sharing there. Nonprofit Online Stores.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 10, 2009

While I was offline today enjoying Mother's Day and the beautiful weather (as much as I could with seasonal allergies), Target launched its version of an online contest. The design of the Giving Challenge was such that any organization, even small grassroots organizations, could enter and even win. (I

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 1, 2016

In a similar fashion, Lacey Holsworth was an 8-year-old cancer patient who became special friends with Michigan State University basketball player Adreian Payne. The Professional Golf Association is a large organization dedicated to doing good. Mickelson’s wife and mother were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009. The PGA Tour.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

We’ve touched on task-based event fundraising contest here before, but because this way of motivating your supporters is so effective we thought it was time to0 revisit the topic in more details. If we create contests to encourage these behaviors in all fundraisers, it can help raise incremental revenue. Belong to a team.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

Unlike Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF on Halloween or the Salvation Army and Toys for Tots at Christmas, there is not a ubiquitous association of Mother’s Day to any particular cause or organization. So how can you make Mother’s Day work for your organization? Organize a “turkey trot” style 5K race to support your cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

For example, we haven’t been raising money with the Internet for very long,” I said. The American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) is currently selling a t-shirt with the names of 3,400 children and teens who have fought or are still fighting childhood cancer. Disruptive Model: Contest Crowdfunding.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2007

Ed Schipu l, who grew a mustache for children with cancer last week, created a peavator. The PeaFund Friday Campaign PeaFund Friday is an amazing example of the power of social media for social change. But looks that they are catching up, check out Burleigh Mountain's Channel , for example. Details here. Go vote here.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

Instead, it’s about finding the event that works perfectly for your organization and your resources. There are many variations on this theme that you can use to create a walk or run that’s perfect for your organization. We’ve even seen organizations create versions of the walk that tie neatly into their organization.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 13, 2008

On August 18th, Australian supporters of the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) will bake and sell cupcakes to benefit the organization. For more information, go to the Duncan Hines National Bake Sale Contest site. What other examples have you heard of for how to use cupcakes for good?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2008

As Lucy Bernholz notes, this might be one more example of fundraising on Twitter is less marginal and moving to the middle. It raised $3,500 in 15 hours. This campaign was a community-generated effort - spearheaded by Connie Reece and came from people who knew of Susan Reynolds fight with breast cancer and rallied behind her.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

For my 50th birthday, I held a 50th Birthday Card Photo Remix Contest on flickr and donated $50 the winner's favorite charity. Or support an organization that does recycling. There was so much support for the idea, that he started an entire fundraising organization fueled by social media to support Jane Doe. And, yes they did

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

But before, during, and after the fun, your message and the voice of your organization need to come through. Schedule in any organization events. Find the ones that mean something to your organization or that tie into the work you are doing and those you are serving. That’s what keeps things fun and engaging! JUST for fun!

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

However, the Doritos/crystal ball commercial was the most notable for me, and come to find out it was shot by two guys from Indiana that entered their spot in a contest and ended up winning $1 million. This is just another example of the power of user generated content (UGC) and it can be very valuable for corporations and nonprofits alike.

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Why or why not?

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Care2

JULY 14, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Why or why not?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

If your organization does not have an in-house designer with the skills to customize and create your own email templates for your email campaigns, it is well worth the investment to hire a professional email designer. E-newsletters are sent more often and serve as regular reminders about the good work that your organization is doing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

I left the classroom in 2007 to join Teach For America staff where I pioneered graduate school recruitment for the organization through May of this year. I taught in the Bronx for two years through Teach For America while working toward my M.A. in General Childhood Education at Bank Street College of Education.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

For example, one of our local clients, Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE), runs VISTEBall, a golf-themed event that combines the fun of a golf tournament with the convenience of an indoor event. May the 4th Be With You Costume Contest. You could even host a sandcastle-building contest! Spring Break-Away Camp.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A winning strategy for spreading the word about your organization’s work is getting your nonprofit’s story in the news. . A news story gets your organization in front of a large audience of potential supporters and gives your organization instant credibility. . Their fifth wedding anniversary would be a fun news story. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 6, 2006

Take for example her write up on Games for Change. For example, rather than starting by saying ???We We need to establish a presence for our organization in Second Life,??? ve also been interested in watching what the American Cancer Society has done with its virtual walk-a-thon in Second Life.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Donations are essential to the health of your nonprofit organization. However, collecting donations is easier said than done, whether you’re a small nonprofit just starting out or a large, well-established organization. What does this mean for your organization? We also have some good news for you.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

Because COVID-19 paused in-person engagements and thus traditional fundraising events, many organizations had to quickly scramble and pivot their operations to virtual. Specifically, for organizations using our Qgiv peer-to-peer platform, we saw the mean donation amount of $87.46 in 2019 increase to $108.62

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 14, 2013

About a year ago, Facebook began rolling out a series of important changes, most notably the launch of Facebook Open Graph , designed to empower app developers (like us here at ActionSprout ) to create tools to help brands and organizations get more out of Facebook. These are powerful tools. That’s where ActionSprout comes in.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 16, 2015

Last week, I cast my first-ever vote for a contestant on The Voice. If one of my favorite contestants wins or releases a song, you can bet I’ll download the single, tweet about it, and maybe even buy tickets to their concert someday. For example, contests let supporters submit ideas and/or vote on them.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

There are a number of reasons, and you might know for your own organization what’s appropriate for you. So Fraser Green, great fundraiser in Canada who was working for an organization, left it. It could be, you know, my mom had cancer that’s why I’m doing this volunteer work for the cancer organization. .

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 17, 2015

This blog post is for nonprofit organizations and charities that are looking to increase their online exposure (without spending loads of money) so they can receive more volunteers, donations, attention etc. Nonprofits, for example, may also create a list of the best online library resources for their niche.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2008

For many years, I've organized a pre-conference event called the Day of Service , an opportunity for nonprofit techies to share their expertise or volunteer for a local organization on a specific project. I've organized social media workshops that also "give away" some equipment or software usually a contest.

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Whole Whale

DECEMBER 9, 2023

We love how quickly orgs like Stand Up 2 Cancer can turn these out on Instagram. Make sure to include your logo or website URL so it can be traced back to your organization. Lung Cancer Foundation of America does this with their #LivingWithLungCancer series, highlighting the human face of a disease they’re working to cure.

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Whole Whale

MAY 1, 2024

We love how quickly orgs like Stand Up 2 Cancer can turn these out on Instagram. Make sure to include your logo or website URL so it can be traced back to your organization. Lung Cancer Foundation of America does this with their #LivingWithLungCancer series, highlighting the human face of a disease they’re working to cure.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Last February, Twestival raised over $250,000 for charity:water in 24 hours through self-organized volunteer events in 200 cities around the world. A Platform for Self-Organizing. They also provide fertile ground for us to organize rapid, collective fundraisers. Click at the Heartstrings.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 20, 2009

I spoke about creating a culture of authentic generosity in your network, Stacey Monk talked about her organization, Epic Change, and Tweetsgiving Campaign, and David Armano talked about how social media is strengthening weak ties and how he leveraged his network to help a woman named Daniella. Obviously this isn't systemic, societal change.

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