Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2010

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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Digital Trends

MAY 15, 2022

Whether you’re an experienced filmmaker or an enthusiastic beginner, NASA is encouraging creatives to get involved in this year’s CineSpace short-film contest.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

Employees want to have this digital connectivity, Kramer says. Such pitch contests have become a hallmark of companies on the Fast Company Best Companies for Innovators list, an annual program that recognizes businesses that empower employees at all levels to improve processes, create new products, or invent new ways of doing business.

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Achieve

JANUARY 31, 2022

Your eyes are going dry, your neck is cramping and you feel as if you’ve scrolled past every digital advertisement under the sun. digital fatigue. . Digital fatigue is a general state of disenchantment or disconnection that can arise after too much digital engagement. What is this affliction? It’s a phenomenon called.

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Care2

JULY 23, 2010

world, cause marketing contests such as Pepsi Refresh and Chase Community Giving have caused a different kind of ruckus. It's called digital litter. Because in cause marketing contests, charities and ordinary citizens are encouraged to reach out to their online networks and ask people to vote for their favorite charities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 23, 2021

By Sarah Baker , a Digital Fundraising Strategist at MobileCause , where she helps nonprofits accelerate their fundraising and engagement efforts through giving and marketing strategies. Galas, contests and performances went virtual. Athletic events and luncheons went virtual.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

Love of Philanthropy Photo Contest « Vivanista | Living Well. – "Join Vivanista in sharing the love of philanthropy by participating in our Love of Philanthropy photo contest that showcases images of what it means to be philanthropic." " Great example of digital storytelling and community engagement.

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.orgSource

JUNE 24, 2024

But there weren’t many contestants vying to take it away. And, without guidance, trying to keep pace in an unpredictable digital market can be a frustrating exercise. The competitive landscape is crowded, the workforce has shifted, and digital skills are the norm. Excellence in the digital age is continuous quality improvement.

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TechSpot

JANUARY 16, 2023

The problem was highlighted last September when the Colorado State Fair's contest for emerging digital artists was by Jason M. AI-powered content-generating tools have seen their popularity explode in recent months, but it hasn't stopped the controversy that surrounds them. That's been especially true of systems that create art.

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NetWits

MARCH 7, 2011

Title: Social Media for Social Good: How Digital Charity is Changing our World. Petri Darby – Make-A-Wish Foundation – Petri Darby, APR, is the director of brand marketing & digital strategy for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Here’s the detail … ?Title: Date/Time : 9:30 AM Monday, March 14.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

TechSoup Global, the leading technology place for nonprofits, just announced it will kick off their annual Online Digital Storytelling Challenge January 13, 2011. Last year, over 100 organizations participated, with top submissions earning prizes from Flip Video, Adobe, Flickr, and GoldMail.

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Digital Trends

MAY 9, 2022

A hotel in Iceland is offering a free 10-day stay for one lucky photographer who's willing to travel the island and take photos of the summer sun in return.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2024

It should be mobile-responsive, attractive, and include features like: Online registration with secure payment processing Customizable text, imagery, and URL The ability to collect donations Sponsor onboarding and digital exposure Live leaderboards 1. Email campaigns. Visit golfstatus.com/demo for more information or to get qualified.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Allen of Pueblo West, Colorado, an executive at a tabletop gaming startup, took home first place in the Colorado State Fair's annual digital art contest. In 2022, Jason M. His piece, Théâtre d'Opéra Spatial (top), had been created using Midjourney, something that angered many artists. Read Entire Article

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Digital Trends

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

We've broken down how the whole thing works so you and your Pokemon can become a super star in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Super Contest Shows.

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The Next Web

JUNE 6, 2013

The Technology Strategy Board (TSB), despite having the word technology in there and its goal being to “stimulate innovation”, might not be the sexiest sounding hub of tech activity but it quietly lined up £865,000 (around $1.35m) in funding for small digital and tech startups in the UK last year. SecondSync Eurovision social tracking stats.

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Tech Soup

JULY 30, 2012

Using contests and challenges to engage communities was the topic of the July 17 edition of the weekly CommBuild chat. The chat, facilitated by by TechSoup online community manager, Michael DeLong, included helpful advice learned by participants who have run contests. Why hold a contest or challenge? Promote, promote, promote!

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Digital Trends

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

A new NASA contest challenging K-12 students to imagine a trip to the moon offers some pretty special prizes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Digital sponsorships offer a ton of ROI and are mutually-beneficial for both the organizer and the sponsor: Sponsors get broad exposure and high visibility before, during, and after your tournament; organizers get an easy-to-manage sponsorship with no additional costs (uploading a logo versus designing, ordering, and installing signage).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2017

ViralSweep is an sweepstakes and contest platforms that easily allows you to launch and management online contests in order to build your email list and collect user generated content. GlobalWebIndex offers infographics about digital consumer trends happening worldwide. iStock :: istock.com. ViralSweep :: viralsweep.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2018

Ideal for small nonprofits with limited funds for digital marketing. ViralSweep is an sweepstakes and contest platforms that easily allows you to launch and management online contests in order to build your email list and collect user generated content. Ideal for small nonprofits with limited funds for digital marketing.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 15, 2010

Digital Media and Learning Competition: Applications now open! NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – "The 3rd Digital Media and Learning Competition, from the MacArthur Foundation, is now accepting applications. Submissions close January 22, 2010."

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Tech Soup

JULY 10, 2012

Here at TechSoup, we know that contests and challenges are an excellent way to marshal the enthusiasm and talent of our community. Our annual Digital Storytelling Challenge , Restart Romania , and NetSquared challenges are just a few examples of how we get our community members engaged at multiple levels. How to Participate.

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Tableau

JUNE 1, 2021

Earn the humble-bragging rights that come with qualifying for the world’s largest data visualization contest. . For the global qualifier contest, we want you to viz what you love. The top 10 overall finishers in the qualifier contest will receive a $200 Tableau Store gift certificate to get their data swag on. Data + Joy.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

The Technology for Good Contest sought to highlight the stories of how these groups use Microsoft software to help them create real community impact in Washington State. We're proud to announce the winners of this contest (in alphabetical order): read more. Microsoft believes technology can do amazing things.

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TechCrunch

JULY 28, 2022

Today, digital world maker Stadium Live Studios, Inc. The Canadian startup was founded in 2020 by Kevin Kim and Paul Xu with the goal of gamifying the sports fandom and building a “digital playground” of sorts for Gen Z sports fans. Livestreams range from video game seshes, to “fit battles” (outfit contests), among others.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 6, 2011

Storytelling has gone digital. Our Digital Storytelling Event will begin January 13 and includes webinars, discussions, and a contest to show your work and win prizes. Register for these free webinars to learn more about digital storytelling: read more.

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Digital Trends

APRIL 26, 2021

Drone giant DJI has launched a new contest to put your flying skills and creativity to the test, with the winner set to receive one of its newest drones.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 4, 2014

Society of Digital Agencies Global Member Meeting. The Society of Digital Agencies is the premier group in the digital space. Every year it has an invite-only event for members to come and share best practices and experiences and to just talk about the state of digital. Digital Life Design conference.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Build an engaging contest around a star’s core audience. The most engaging type of advocate partnerships are those that not only involve a YouTube star, but involves their audience to participate in a branded contest. A tween YouTube star is an effective way of gaining visibility for a contest amongst the teen demographic.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Note from Beth: I've been writing about online contests that use social media and crowdsourcing techniques. As frequent readers of this blog know, many pitfalls of online contests have been discussed here. So, what’s different about this contest than other online contests?

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Learn more about the contest guidelines and how to submit your video! And… wait for it: the winning videos will be announced at this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference hosted by NTEN and featured on YouTube’s homepage in March. The YouTube part is sort of like having your nonprofit video seen during the Super Bowl.).

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NTEN

JUNE 29, 2009

If you're one of the lucky ones taking some vacation time to get out and about this summer, the folks at iwith.org have an assignment for you: Take your camera and shoot some pics that demonstrate the digital divide. Read full contest details here , and you can see the 2008 photos here.

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Tableau

JANUARY 6, 2022

Earn the humble-bragging rights that come with qualifying for the world’s largest data visualization contest. . For the global qualifier contest, we want you to viz about your favorite art form. The top 10 overall finishers in the qualifier contest will receive a $200 Tableau Store gift certificate to get their data swag on.

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Digital Trends

OCTOBER 22, 2021

NASA has launched a contest challenging K-12 students to don their thinking caps and design a robot capable of digging and moving lunar soil.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

On Tuesday, Biden for President’s Florida Digital Organizing team will be activating thousands of supporters and volunteers ahead of the first presidential debate. The campaign’s groundbreaking digital first organizing approach has allowed us to reach voters in new and creative ways”.

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