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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 24, 2010
The Minnesota Open Idea is an example of an online social good contest that works. It combines expert judging with popular vote, online strategy with good old fashion off line organizing, links objectives to a theory of change, and incorporates a fun and engaging way for people to learn about and take action on a timely community problem.
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Even though there aren’t as many people today reading actual newspapers or watching the 6 o’clock news these days, your local media still reaches a large audience of people in your community who need to know about your nonprofit’s work. The key to getting your nonprofit’s story in the news is building relationships with local journalists.
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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. My main problem isn't necessarily about Chase. Contests that are designed to select winners based on popular votes only and huge dollar amounts inspire scarcity thinking. " pleas.
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. My main problem isn't necessarily about Chase. Contests that are designed to select winners based on popular votes only and huge dollar amounts inspire scarcity thinking. " pleas.
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. If you're a blogger, you can run a comment for a donation contest. For example, Mizfit is donated a dime per comment to a local women's shelter. And, yes they did !
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