Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 20, 2012

With so many incredible videos submitted to this year’s contest it was no easy task, but judges in the 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards have narrowed down the field of entries to 16 finalists. The 16 finalist videos can be watched on the Contest homepage. The medium educates, inspires and moves people to action.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 18, 2011

Joe Waters, who writes the Selfish Giving Blog , has published a book, Cause Marketing for Dummies and was kind enough to send me a copy. Cause Marketing is a partnership between a nonprofit and for-profit for mutual benefit. It also covers how to use sites like Quora and Online Contests. Click to Purchase on Amazon.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Even Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to supporting causes we love, can be a challenge for small and local groups who are outsized by national and global causes. Raise awareness for your Shop with a contest. A contest is a good way to get promotion for your Shop with your follower’s friends and family circles.

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NetWits

JANUARY 25, 2012

Chances are they’re closely connected to your cause. This group will be tough to motivate, so focus on incentives, contests and convenience. Include reminders about deadlines and contests. If you can connect them to your cause, the rest will fall into place. Also feature team-related contests and incentives.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

The fundraiser—whether it’s an inspired event, online appeal or one-time contest—should of course be considered an important component of any non-profit’s campaigning effort. Create a timeline contest that encourages people to craft videos and photo sets boosting your fundraiser. Lean on your core supporters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Direct all your promotion to the website so folks can take action to support your cause and event as soon as they hear about it. Elements that add fun and excitement to your event, like hole-in-one contests, are also a prime sponsorship opportunity (and cover the contest’s fixed costs). Send Save-the-Dates.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2019

That’s why when nonprofits encourage the act of social fundraising, they not only empower supporters to share their love of the cause, but they also leverage their vast personal networks to grow in so many ways. General awareness: The more people see, learn, and hear about your cause, the more informed they will become.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

One that's passionate about a cause and ready to be a fundraising super star! Hold contests. Create contests that reward fundraising activity. Avoid embarrassment and disappointment for everyone involved by disclosing who already generously supports your cause. Your fundraisers may be fearless in promoting your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

Nonprofit fundraising events can be a great opportunity to bring the support of donors, volunteers, and fundraisers together in real life to rally around your cause, whether it’s through a nationwide 5k or a local bowl-a-thon. That’s why we put together these best practices to get you started…. 1) Start with a clear goal.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 12, 2010

Social media is in is toddler hood, especially as it applies to cause-based corporate giving campaigns and CSR initiatives. At Zoetica, we have been examining social media-based cause campaigns in depth and would like to offer some thoughts on how corporate social responsibility is evolving in the 21st century.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2011

And I couldn’t help think to myself, “oh, so all we need to do to raise funds for a great cause is get a celebrity? A compelling video won over 12% of donors, while fundraising contests only 42% inspired 5% to give. But, on the top of the chart: a compelling cause. Both of them involved celebrities.

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NetWits

JUNE 2, 2011

If you’re not offering incentives beyond an initial default goal, you may be missing out on an opportunity to raise more for your cause. The UGA Relay for Life Chapter offered additional contests the week of the event, with prizes ranging from a Smartphone to airline tickets.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 23, 2021

Galas, contests and performances went virtual. You are no longer confined to your local community to attend your event and support your cause. Though perhaps daunting at first, it’s forced nonprofits to innovate and get creative with how to stay connected with supporters and raise the funds needed for their mission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Whether inclement weather causes an event to be canceled or local circumstances require a change in format, event organizers should have a plan in place ahead of the tournament. 8) Focus on Golf & the Cause. 2) Have a Backup Plan. 6) Live-Score the Tournament. 7) Communicate With Participants.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The same goes for your major donors, long-time volunteers, and others who’ve shown commitment to your cause over the years. Businesses also have established customer bases, which can be leveraged to promote your cause and increase visibility. When push comes to shove, this is why your donors support your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

They offer a chance to dress up, get together with others, and have a good time — while also raising money for a good cause. Consider offering up for sale donations from your charity or merchandise promoting your good cause. This also may be a fantastic approach to create excitement and spread the word about your cause.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2012

Marnie Webb, one of TechSoup Global's CEOs was a judge for their contest, where winners are highlighted below. Presentation Contest! And a big congratulations to all the presentation contest participants. contest@sliderocket.com. unique views, best storyline, composition and compelling cause. Waste Ventures.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 18, 2011

For me, the two most prominent reason to include crowdsourcing in your engagement strategies for campaigns or contests include: Crowdsourcing invites diversity by encouraging anyone with an idea or interest to participate. Crowdsourcing levels the playing field so it isn’t just your “favorites” or those you already know that get to play.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 14, 2012

Since the Twive contest kicked off a couple months ago, these nonprofits got to work. If you want to help make an impact, find your favorite cause or city and support them with a donation today on TwiveAndReceive.org. The Importance of a Strong Community. Building a community takes time and effort.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

The Pay to Play schemes are what cause so much breeding, abuse and then abandonment, but the people paying for these photo ops and play sessions don’t know what they are supporting. In the past year we have raised over $47,000 in an online Razoo contest and $25,000 as prize money in a Facebook contest sponsored by Chase.

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NetWits

MARCH 8, 2012

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. Results that not only bring new fundraising dollars to worthy causes, but also help impact a community. 1,200 Participating nonprofits. 1,886,434 dollars raised.

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NetWits

AUGUST 23, 2011

Reconnect participants to your cause. The top reason individuals reported getting involved in an event was because they felt a personal connection to the cause. Make sure your event is all about your cause. Do everything you can to connect people’s efforts to the cause and impact. Promote teams (they raise more $).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 7, 2013

Cisco is generously contributing $3500 to four contest winners. In addition to prizes provided by Cisco, contest winners will be featured on the YouTube homepage and receive free registration to the Nonprofit Technology Conference, the signature event hosted by the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN).

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NetWits

MARCH 7, 2011

Her second book, exploring how causes can excel using Twitter, comes out in the summer of 2011. 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. Find her on Twitter – @claired. He loves bacon.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 25, 2010

"This contest was the culmination of a two-part "vote for me" cause marketing strategy that started in November and has been rife with controversy. "This contest was the culmination of a two-part "vote for me" cause marketing strategy that started in November and has been rife with controversy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2010

Mark Horvath, known as " HardlyNormal " on Twitter and who is a tireless advocate for the cause of homelessness, was the winner of the SXSW Pepsi Refresh Challenge. Gary Vee , a social media celebrity champion and many others, helped this cause win the contest and receive a grant of $50,000 for Invisible People TV. Conclusion.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 16, 2010

This is their second online competition that encouraged people to leverage their social networks to raise money and awareness and recruit supporters for the causes they care about most. We look forward to more lively discussions and sharing of ideas about online contests. Tags: Philanthropy case foundation online contests.

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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. Pick a scenic route with the most beautiful trees, and have your participants walk it out to support your cause.

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NTEN

JANUARY 31, 2014

Compelling cause-based video has the ability to advance social change and create real impact. The contest is presented by NTEN, YouTube , and See3 Communications , with generous sponsorship by Cisco and the National Alliance for Media and Culture and the National Youth Media Network. See contest rules here.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

San Antonio eventually got its Carrizo Wilcox Aquifer water through a 6-foot-wide, 140-mile-long Vista Ridge pipeline which began drawing water from Burleson County in 2020, causing levels in neighboring landowners wells to plummet. The old Alcoa wells in Burleson County were also put to use.

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Classy

JUNE 21, 2021

This year’s programmatic focuses are underserved Black Americans, children, and breast cancer survivors, so each crowdfunding campaign targets a particular cause that aligns with these audiences. . Host a Contest With Multiple Ways to Participate. Download This Checklist to Optimize Your Nonprofit Donation Page.

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OneCause

DECEMBER 4, 2024

We’ll start with our 10 favorites: Mulligans Donation Appeal Hole Sponsorship Hole-in-One Contest Putting Contest Helicopter Drop Pink Ball Contest Logo Accessories Drink Tickets Discounted Foursome Ticket Packages Once you’ve covered these, make to sure to explore the rest of our golf fundraising ideas , too.

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Robert Weiner

OCTOBER 31, 2009

The Giving Challenge is not focused on how much money you can raise, but on how successful you are at getting people to donate to your cause. The goal is to get as many unique daily donations as possible (minimum of $10), to your cause each day. The contest runs through November 6, 2009.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 31, 2011

Based on the “giving circle” concept, we’re giving donors a new way to personalize their giving and support their favorite causes. Not only can you provide financial support, but you can tie your cause to your self-identity and transform not only your community, but yourself. What’s on the list for next developments?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2010

A Hybrid of Cause Marketing and Corporate Social Responsibility. We think it is a hybrid between cause marketing and Corporate Social Responsibility Programs. We think it is a hybrid between cause marketing and Corporate Social Responsibility Programs. See Cause Marketing Forum for more). Take for example contests.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 28, 2010

Wild Apricot Blog : Make Your Own Infographic – "Infographics are to data what storytelling is to an annual report: a more engaging way to help bring attention and understanding to your nonprofit’s cause. Yesterday we looked at an interesting infographic that suggested a new way to view your volunteers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2009

Should online contests be redesigned or just go away? That's the question that Kari Dunn Saratovsky asks in a post over at the Case Foundation blog , one of many blog posts and tweets about the controversy surrounding how the Chase Bank handled its online contest. 12/17: The Dark Side of Online Contests.

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