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Are Online Vote-for-Me Contests A Good Idea?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note from Beth: There has been a variety of criticism of contests. Nonprofit consultant Hildy Gottlieb has been a vocal skeptic and is deeply philosophically opposed to online contests as a method of change in the social sector. Earlier this month, I sent out a few tweets asking for the counterpoint to Hildy's view.

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Guest Post by Anne Mai Bertelsen: Contests for Good - An Insider's View

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note from Beth: Anne Mai Bertlesen and I had a quick exchange at the end of year after I blogged about the Pepsi and Chase Giving Contests in December. She offered to write a guest post that provides an "insider's perspective" having run a number of cause-related ventures including contests.

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117 Ways to Improve Your Event Fundraising Results Today

NetWits

10 Expert Strategies and 500 Minutes of Free Event Fundraising Consulting. Kickstart Your Supporters with 5 NEW Fundraising Contest Ideas. Event Fundraising Program. 1 Strategy and 3 Tactics for Growing Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Events Revenue by 10%. The 2 Key Elements of Successful Fundraising Campaigns. Creative Ideas.

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Why business leaders should have more conversations with frontline workers

Fast Company Tech

Consultancy Mercers annual Inside Employees Minds study finds that two-thirds (66%) of frontline workers in 2024 said they were motivated to go above and beyond what is normally expected of me to make my company successful, down five points from 2023. Empowered and well-supported frontlines will lead to better business results.

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Heartland Pride: Winner of the #npfail Little Bets Contest

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Working With Consultants. Dominican Sisters of Springfield, IL : When hiring a consultant, always do your due diligence. Got permission to apply and after the two government entities did not receive the grant, rose above the personal politics and offered to share the funding. Taking the high road in partnerships always works.

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. Do a raffle, sweepstakes, contest, or giveaway in your community. Canvas door-to-door. Inquire about affiliate marketing.

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6 Copies of Breakthrough Nonprofit Branding Book Giveaway and New Year Resolution Contest

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The book is a vital office resource for nonprofit leaders and employees, board members, volunteers, communications professionals, development consultants, professors, students, and anyone interested in helping an organization transform its brand meaning from an ordinary trademark to a strategic competitive advantage.

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