Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2010

As part of my work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation this year, I’ve been experimenting with a lot of models for workshop delivery and curriculum for social media. This workshop, graciously hosted by the Community Foundation of Monterey County with support from the Packard Foundation, was a two-part session.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The past 18+ months have been challenging for the nonprofit sector, but golf tournaments have provided and continue to provide an opportunity to gather safely, raise crucial dollars, attract corporate support, and steward donors and sponsors. 4) Move Registration Online. 6) Live-Score the Tournament. 7) Communicate With Participants.

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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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Charity Village

APRIL 16, 2021

The David Suzuki Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Future Ground Prize, presented by Desjardins and supported by Nature’s Way. This contest will celebrate existing citizen-led initiatives throughout Ontario that are making positive impacts on the environment in local communities.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This could include current donors looking to make a bigger impact, a board member, or a family foundation. It’s a simple step that can make a huge difference in how much you raise, while also getting your supporters even more excited about their impact on your cause. But finding the right donor is key.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 16, 2010

Allison Fine and I have completed the assessment and reflection paper for 2009 America’s Giving Challenge for the Case Foundation. 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.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 5, 2024

The judges also determined the rules of the granting process in Fearless Foundation’s “Fearless Strivers Grant Contest,” constituted a contract and were therefore subject to anti racial-discrimination statutes found in 42 U.S. We disagree,” attorney for the Fearless Foundation Jason C. The ruling from the U.S. Code § 1981.

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.orgSource

JUNE 24, 2024

But there weren’t many contestants vying to take it away. These characteristics support fulfilling your constituents’ needs: Focus —A clear understanding of your purpose, vision, goals, and objectives. We view HEART as the foundation for all digital initiatives and as a key ingredient for sustaining excellence.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 5, 2014

Note from Beth: Over the last year, I’ve been facilitating a peer learning network of community foundations, grantees of the Knight Foundation, that are hosting Giving Days throughout the year. Participants are learning and sharing best practices. This post was cross-posted on the Knight Foundation blog here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2013

Case Foundation (@CaseFoundation) April 13, 2013. The Case Foundation offered to give away a Microsoft Surface and so we issued a call to nonprofits to submit their “Little Bets” stories. It’s an affordable loss that leads to innovation. 13ntcbets ow.ly/k24ok. Social Media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

Social fundraising is when your nonprofit integrates tried and true fundraising techniques with social media to inspire your supporters to raise money from their networks on your behalf. Enter online fundraising contests.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

I’ve had a lot of experience with online contests, both as a participant (winner) and working two reflection papers for the Case Foundation ‘s America’s Giving Challenge. 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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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. We’ve pledged to award more than $20 million to support innovative ideas that move communities forward.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Keo Savon, the young Cambodian woman supported by Measuring Networked Nonprofit book royalties. I am donating my royalties to support the Sharing Foundation ‘s college education program for young people in Cambodia. The book also has a social good purpose.

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NTEN

MARCH 1, 2012

In a new white paper, " How Giving Contests Can Strengthen Nonprofits and Communities ", long-time NTEN Member Geoff Livingston takes a look at the next level: coordinated integration. A key part of a giving contest like this is the creation of a sense of unification or regional identity. It pays to cooperate, even in a competition.

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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. First are those I call the Ambassadors.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 15, 2010

NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – "The 3rd Digital Media and Learning Competition, from the MacArthur Foundation, is now accepting applications. Much has been written criticizing the contest and the initial selection of 100 charities who already received $25,000 and are now vying for the grand prize of $1,000,000.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

That's why TechSoup Global and Microsoft teamed up to launch the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest last November. We're proud to announce the winners of this contest: People's Choice : YumvY Cooking Companion by Sari Louis. We are very grateful for their support of the contest.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 15, 2009

Vodafone Americas Foundation Announces Wireless Innovation Project Winners - "The Vodafone Americas Foundation announced the winners of its Wireless Innovation Project, a new initiative that identifies and funds unique innovations using wireless related technology offering the best potential to address critical social issues around the world.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

India Social Entrepreneurship Journey, February 2010 Contest - Please support me! I’m so honored by your support and really look forward to a chance at sharing all the work from this network of changemakers with those on this journey! Please support me by voting and commenting here.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

It’s advocacy tools help organizations worldwide advance their causes and mobilize new supporters. ViralSweep is an sweepstakes and contest platforms that easily allows you to launch and management online contests. An annual report that examines how NGOs worldwide use technology to engage their donors and supporters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2010

Molson reaches out to the community to find ways to spread the responsible drinking message, including supporting the TaxiGuy program and covering the cost of free public transit on New Year's eve. Contests/Challenges: Directly involve stakeholders in social change project or program. Take for example contests.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 1, 2012

In the report “ How Giving Contests Can Strengthen Nonprofits and Communities ,” sponsored by the Case Foundation and released today, Geoff Livingston analyzes the impact of Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington and the repercussions for other regions and nonprofit communities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2018

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. An annual report that examines how NGOs worldwide use technology to engage their donors and supporters. ViralSweep :: viralsweep.com.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Recruit loyal supporters to fundraise for your cause. Your campaign message will serve as the foundation for all of your outreach efforts, marketing copy, and donation appeals. After you settle on a message that feels right for both the holiday and your nonprofit’s values, you can get to work finding supporters.

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NTEN

AUGUST 29, 2013

Four non-profits will receive a Rs 3 crore Global Impact Award and Google''s support to make their winning ideas happen. Social Media for Nonprofits is partnering with The Case Foundation to better understand social media engagement among nonprofit organizations. Apply here or check out past award recipients for a dose of inspiration.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 11, 2010

Photo by HeyDee Almost a year ago, Allison Fine and I finished a reflection paper on the lessons learned from the first America's Giving Challenge from the Case Foundation. How have you used social media to personalize your interactions with potential supporters? What techniques are you using? Does it work?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2008

We need to be in the top four charities that get the most unique donors in order to win the $50,000 for the Sharing Foundation. 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). The competition ends Jan. Donate here.

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NTEN

APRIL 17, 2009

In contest news, NTEN member organization ZeroDivide has launched a great contest that combines poetry, social media, and good causes: the ZD Technology Haiku Contest ! David works for the Pierce Family Foundation , based in Chicago, and helps 7 NPOs with their tech needs. 2009 NTENny Spotlight: David Krumlauf.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

The intent is to create an annual national day of giving on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving or this year on November 27, 2012. The campaign will encourage philanthropic activities that support nonprofit organizations. And that’s why I’m supporting Giving Tuesday. What about you?

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 17, 2009

" Apps for America Contest - Check out some of these really innovative (and cool!) The report was commissioned by the Vodafone Foundation and is packed with useful case studies and supporting data. It includes recommendations for local and national not-for-profit organisations who provide support to young adults."

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Organic posting, running contests, and incorporating social media marketing in emails are all great ways to get started on your branding journey. Baldrick’s Foundation. This approach helped them build a genuine community of supporters. Baldrick’s Foundation. Run a contest! Consider this example from St.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The contest was a great delight with small nonprofits like Little Lights Urban Ministries, For Love of Children and the Kristin Brook Hope Center performing well beyond expectations and winning awards. Traditional mainstays like the Corcoran Gallery of Art and the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation also fared well.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Judy Chang presented an overview of PayPal’s contests, including its Regift the Fruitcake. ( I also learned about their giving app ). We opened with a question about what we thought were the most innovative approaches in contests. (As a board member, I am hoping that we can be added to the account …).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 10, 2009

While I was offline today enjoying Mother's Day and the beautiful weather (as much as I could with seasonal allergies), Target launched its version of an online contest. companies, and even foundations to give away money. This contest was based on the total amount raised.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 7, 2010

After taking one look at the syllabus, course faculty instructor Jennifer Aaker and invited guests , I couldn't resist designing a learning experience that integrated a social media birthday fundraising experiment aimed at helping support the work of the Sharing Foundation with "listen, learn, and adapt" and real-time tracking and reflection.

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Achieve

JANUARY 31, 2022

As a nonprofit marketing or communications specialist, you may have noticed a rising tide of digital fatigue among your supporters when it comes to your organization’s online outreach efforts. . or grow your online following, use these four strategies to combat digital fatigue and re-engage your supporters: . engage with donors online.

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