Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

The fundraising goal for Give to the Max Day is to get 35,000 people to support their favorite regional charity, raising more than $3 million in donations and grants in just 24 hours! 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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The Verge

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Jude, where she now works with children who are being treated for lymphoma and leukemia. Jude, with a sweepstakes where people can donate to St. The fourth crew member will be the winner of a contest sponsored by the billionaire Jared Isaacman, who is funding and commanding the mission. She was treated at St.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2008

Essentially, I am asking YOU for $10 (USD) to help children in Cambodia. Donate here before the contest ends 1/31 at 3:00 PM EST. This has been a labor of love and I've had lots of support from my generous network (thank you). I can't bear the thought of letting those children down. Donate here. We're so close.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards. Your campaign message will serve as the foundation for all of your outreach efforts, marketing copy, and donation appeals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2008

I celebrated with a flickr photo birthday card remix contest. This year I'm gonna celebrate by trying to get 51 people to donate $10 in 51 hours to the Sharing Foundation's America's Giving Challenge over at Global Giving. Last January while I was celebrating my birthday, all of the Roteang Orphanage children were celebrating theirs!

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Charity Village

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The 12 finalist charities for the fifth edition of the iA Financial Group philanthropic contest have been chosen! Each charity has the chance to win a major donation of $100,000 to support a project that promotes the health and wellness of children under 18. The public has until November 30 to go to donations-contest.ia.ca

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

I've been noticing a social media spin on making charitable donations in your community, regional, or state. It is designed for both individuals and organizations. Individuals can browse the site and find local nonprofits and make a donation online. Today, is Give To the Max Day where any donation to a nonprofit will be matched.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 7, 2010

This year I'm indulging in three of my passions: raising money for Cambodian children with social media, teaching a social media nonprofit strategy class, and eating chocolate. I donated $50 to the winner's charity. What was my birthday Wish At Age 6 ? Monday, January 11th is my 53rd Birthday! I hope you'll join the fun.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

It is intended to inspire actions like contributing to charities, educating one’s children about giving, volunteering for a nonprofit, or to encourage people in their networks to do the same. This campaign provides resources, a theme, and asking all who participate to unleash their creativity to spread generosity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

I am donating my royalties to support the Sharing Foundation ‘s college education program for young people in Cambodia. The money went to support students like Maneth, an IT major who now teaches computer lessons in the orphanage where my children lived. The book also has a social good purpose.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Children love their freedom. Technology can be a window to the outside world that gives these children back some of their freedom, and becomes a companion in the process. Technology can be a window to the outside world that gives these children back some of their freedom, and becomes a companion in the process. He was wrong.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

I was an early adopter of this approach back in 2006 and over the years I have had the opportunity to raise over $250,000 for a charity that supports Cambodian children using these techniques as part of online giving contests like the Case Foundation’s America’s Giving Challenge. Enter online fundraising contests.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 3, 2014

With only a two-person IT department serving more than 200 employees and 600 volunteers, Daniel Yu, IT director for Arizona Baptist Children's Services (ABCS), has his work cut out for him. The organization works in a variety of areas, supporting the neediest children and families in its community. Transitional Program BBQ.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Ghost story contest. If you’re lacking a good collection of horror stories to tell, send a call out to your imaginative supporters to send in their scariest stories for a ghost story contest fundraiser. Increase your 5K registrations and donations by putting together an interactive website. Pumpkin carving party.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 18, 2008

If you maintain a blog about bike repair and continue to ask for donations to support a team of doctors helping in other countries, you will probably alienate your readers pretty fast. This made me think of the pyramid of peace visualizations that Nancy White surfaced on her blog illustrating the flow of donations from networked fundraising.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 14, 2010

Just a few weeks ago, we put out the call to nonprofits and libraries in the United States and Canada to demonstrate how their innovative use of Adobe software acquired through the TechSoup product donation program helped them change lives, communities, and the world for the better. Other Media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

The Cause: Room To Read a not-for-profit organization that transforms the lives of millions of children by focusing on literacy. How It Works: We will donate $Z to Room To Read (up to a whopping $10,000) based on the following formula: Z = (Number of people on list below that retweet) x $0.01 x (Total Retweets). 11 cents = $32.78

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 16, 2010

I've had some posts in pipeline following up on social media metrics and the Chase Community Giving Contest second phase, but wanted to share these two stories from Haiti from on the ground and a bird's eye view. An Orphanage Destroyed, Children Still Alive. Give money or pass this donation link around: [link] love, Luke.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2024

It’s no secret social media has become a powerful tool for amplifying fundraising efforts and driving donations for organizations. Your organization can harness that potential by taking advantage of social media fundraising ideas designed to boost donations and enhance engagement. Identify what you’re raising funds for (e.g.,

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NTEN

JUNE 18, 2009

One of our favorite stories came about because Michelle Miles didn't have time to volunteer at her local hospital, the Arkansas Children's Hospital, due to her busy school and work schedule. Across the platform, users have donated over $9 million in 24 months and our daily donation total is up 10x over the past 12 months.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 7, 2017

This year, the agencies behind the event, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and DataKind, analyzed results in an insight report covering how much money was raised, how many people donated, what the impact of the money was and many other factors that came into play on Nov. Photos, especially those of young children.

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CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

Relationships built, not just on a one-time gift, but from a foundation of trust in your organization’s methodology and assurance that every donation will make an impact is extremely important for donor satisfaction and ultimately, donor retention. Diversify Digital Donation Options For Your Donors. The best part?

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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. You just need some fresh strategies so you know how to get donations for your cause. Use social media.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Children love their freedom. Technology can be a window to the outside world that gives these children back some of their freedom, and becomes a companion in the process. Technology can be a window to the outside world that gives these children back some of their freedom, and becomes a companion in the process. He was wrong.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 4, 2024

Here are some creative ideas to keep your donors engaged and donations flowing throughout the summer: Embrace the Season: Theme Your Appeals: Incorporate summer themes into your emails and social media posts. Are you providing summer meals for children, organizing environmental clean-up projects, or hosting educational summer camps?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

From standard digital donation forms to peer-to-peer fundraisers , there are a wide variety of ways that nonprofits can fundraise virtually. The impact of a matching gifts drive is sizeable, with 84% of donors saying that they would be more likely to donate if a match is offered. Micro-donation programs. Wishlist drives.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

You can share pertinent information about your organization, what the tournament is raising money for, the event’s schedule, and more, plus collect registrations and donations and sell sponsorships. Using an event website for your charity golf tournament makes promotion simpler and easier. Leverage digital channels. Tap into your networks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2008

In fact, the photo I took of my kids wearing it won the Creative Commons photo contest ! The orphanage represents a new standard of hygiene, medical services, nutrition, and compassionate care for children in Cambodia. There are so many stories that I hope to share with you about the many children that the Sharing Foundation care for.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

If you know you have a supporter base that are planning to give up drinks, treats, or Starbucks, challenge them to donate what they would spend on those weekly cocktails or daily croissants to your cause. Donate on Her Behalf (March 8). For a laugh, put different donation amounts in the eggs that kids are finding.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2008

Unfortunately, many don't have regular Internet access (or credit cards) so their support doesn't count towards the contest. He made a donation to the campaign. Even though my donation is not quite big, but at least it is counted as one. Immunizing the Village's Children. Most recently, the awesome ChelPixie. In the U.S.,

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Care2

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

LWB had to teach their members how to sign-up for Facebook and donate to their cause. Sometimes, this even included an army of college students going door-to-door, ICU nurses convincing hospital staff to join, businessmen calling meetings to let their employees know about the contest, and other offline work. How did they do it?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

It can be hard trying to get people in your network and community to donate or get involved in fundraising activities. Nurture your donor base consistently not just when you want a donation. Do include a way to donate even when you are not asking, and they just might. Have a Vegas Night where people pay to get chips.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

LWB had to teach their members how to sign-up for Facebook and donate to their cause. Sometimes, this even included an army of college students going door-to-door, ICU nurses convincing hospital staff to join, businessmen calling meetings to let their employees know about the contest, and other offline work. How did they do it?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 7, 2008

birthday in true social media style with flickr 50th photo birthday card remix contest and I donated 50 bucks to the winner's favorite charity. I should say that I'm trying to encourages as many people to make their donation through Global Giving. There's a lot of reasons for that. Thanks again to Adam and Mark.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

TechSoup Global has had a busy year so far with new ventures, exciting contests, and global recognition. Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest. That's why TechSoup Global, NetSquared and Microsoft teamed up to launch the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest last November. The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Contest is here!

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

of all online donations , so it’s one of the best online fundraising ideas out there. In fact, 1 in 4 solicitation emails from peer-to-peer fundraisers result in donations, compared with 1 in 1,250 emails from a nonprofit. “1 On the day of the blitz, send out a series of emails requesting donations. Donation Matching Drive.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

But donating money to a charity, even a small amount (or in-kind items ) can certainly help with part of the need and raise awareness in others. Ask people to donate to a cause instead of gifts. Last year, when I turned 51, I posted a challenge on my blog - could I get 51 people to donate $10 to the Sharing Foundation?

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