Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 18, 2010

This case study explores how a small nonprofit, Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) , a contest winner in the first and second America’s Giving Challenges, is using social media effectively. They also understand how to avoid donor fatigue, the potential downside to online contests. Come join the discussion !

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2020

Today, we’ll teach you how you can use RemoteHub to recruit volunteers absolutely free of charge and even earn donations to your nonprofit organization! . Just like with nonprofit positions, paid remote positions are completely free to post. 1) Free vacancy postings. The service is free to use for nonprofit organizations.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 20, 2012

With so many incredible videos submitted to this year’s contest it was no easy task, but judges in the 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards have narrowed down the field of entries to 16 finalists. The 16 finalist videos can be watched on the Contest homepage.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

The DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is back and calling for your best 2011 nonprofit videos! The 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is taking submissions starting February 1st. The 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is taking submissions starting February 1st. Are you a nonprofit?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2022

This makes event-free fundraising a desirable solution for organizations looking for affordable fundraising methods. So you can help your organization host more engaging and cost-effective fundraisers, this article walks through everything you need to know about event-free fundraising, including: What is an event-free fundraiser?

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The investigation centers on TurboTax’s “Free File” product, offered free of charge to most Americans in exchange for the assurance that the IRS would not develop a competing product. As a result, many users who were eligible for the free TurboTax filing may have been diverted to paid products. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Sen.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2017

The number of low-cost or free apps and online tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. IFTTT is a free applet creation service based ont he the premise of if this happens, then do this. Iconfinder is an online database of almost one million icons and many of the social media icons sets are available to download for free.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 11, 2011

. —– Have you thought about running a contest or crowdsourcing ideas for your organization or community group? In a previous job, I had the opportunity to help run crowdsourcing contests for new and innovative technologies that help nonprofits and the world. It isn’t free – and that’s okay!

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TechImpact

APRIL 16, 2014

Run a contest on your social media feeds and give people the chance to win something by interacting, Retweeting, or liking a post on your social media feeds. Find the left over pens from last years fundraisers, or t-shirts from the company picnic and free up some space in storage. Give away ANYTHING. Measure metrics.

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The Verge

AUGUST 18, 2020

Contests are free to enter , and you don’t have to be a T-Mobile customer (though you do need to be a US resident). A disproportionate number of the public winners were located in the tiny township of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.

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NetWits

AUGUST 31, 2012

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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See3

JANUARY 17, 2012

Change the world, one video at a time.Free the Bowl 2012 | 2:21 Alcohol Justice Underlying the Free The Bowl contest is the undeniable reality that booze changes a person—sometimes violently.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

This year, winners will again have the chance to win one of four $2500 grants generously provided by the Case Foundation , awesome video cameras from Flip Video , a free registration to next year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference provided by NTEN and more. Learn more about the contest guidelines and how to submit your video!

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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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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

It is, in simply put, a free messenger that instantly connects your nonprofit to hundreds of millions of possible constituents. One way to keep your followers engaged is to hold a weekly or bi weekly contest that entices users to interact with your page and other users following your page. Image courtesy of The Telegraph.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

We have a second paid person, LaWanna Mitchell, who creates e-cards, games, screensavers, puzzles and a plethora of free downloads for our website. In the past year we have raised over $47,000 in an online Razoo contest and $25,000 as prize money in a Facebook contest sponsored by Chase.

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NetWits

JUNE 2, 2011

The UGA Relay for Life Chapter offered additional contests the week of the event, with prizes ranging from a Smartphone to airline tickets. Free ticket to other events, like your golf tournament or gala. Now, we understand that not everyone has a big budget for this type of stuff. Priority check-in at the event. Preferred parking spot.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 23, 2021

Galas, contests and performances went virtual. To discover some actionable ways you can reach, or even exceed, your fundraising goals with virtual elements as part of to your events, download this free infographic, 7 Ways to Help Your Virtual Fundraising Event Achieve In-Person Results. Athletic events and luncheons went virtual.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Forge in the Concacaf Champions Cup for free on Tubi. Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The Mexican side secured a 2-0 victory in the first leg of this contest, but everything is still up for grabs. Forge in the Concacaf Champions Cup is available to live stream for free on Tubi.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Christian Canter is doing this work as a staff person with an established nonprofit that is using social media. Mark Horvath is doing this work as “free agent.&# Says Mark, “I’m pushy, screaming loud to end poverty. Some times free agents go on to form their own nonprofits like Amanda Rose and Manny Hernandez.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 27, 2014

Every dollar is tightly contested by other nonprofits whose missions are often equally as noble as your own. Social media accounts are free, easy to use, and incredibly powerful. Image courtesy of Fundraiser Help. It is impossible to ignore the importance of technology in today’s competitive nonprofit fundraising climate.

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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. Free shipping. 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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NetWits

JULY 13, 2012

Enter your organization’s tagline into this year’s award contest. As a bonus, every entrant will be invited to join Nancy for a free webinar in late summer: “Aha! Have a look at some of the great opportunities below… 2012 Nonprofit Tagline Awards. Messages—4 Ways to Test Message Relevance.” Submissions are due July 25.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

For example, adding hole-in-one or other contests (putting, closest to the pin, etc.) GolfStatus’s event management and fundraising platform is built just for golf events, handling all the golf-specific details and freeing up organizers to connect with donors and sponsors. or on-course entertainment (long drivers, beat the pro, etc.)

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

For the 5th year in a row, the annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest , presented by YouTube and See3 Communications , is open for submission during the weeks leading up to the Nonprofit Technology Conference. A free registration to next year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference. What do the winning nonprofits win you ask?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 7, 2016

Promote an online contest and offer free giveaways where signing up for your e-newsletter is required to enter. Host free webinars. Asking for a mailing address will significantly decrease your e-newsletter opt-in rate, but if your nonprofit has a mobile alert campaign, you should add an optional mobile alert opt-in field.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

TL;DR: Live stream the 2025 NRL for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. If you want to watch the 2025 NRL for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need. What is the NRL? The defending champions are the Penrith Panthers. When is the 2025 NRL?

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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. Wondering how to find free, public data sets? One global qualifier contest to rule them all. Contest Period” is from 12:01 a.m.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2013

Smile At Your Baby : If you are doing a fundraising event, make sure the venue is appropriate and acceptable to your audience. ”Free” use of a space should not be the only criteria. Fundraising. The Piedmont Environmental Council: Proof your fundraising emails before you send them out.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Hosting contests, sweepstakes, giveaways and other types of promotions is a common strategy for businesses looking to build their following on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and other social media channels. Add an email sign-up form to your Facebook Page as seen below with an app, which most major email providers offer for free.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

TL;DR: Live stream Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Saprissa in the Concacaf Champions Cup for free on YouTube. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. It's going to be a fascinating contest between two talented sides. Can the Whitecaps come from behind to secure their spot in the second round?

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The Next Web

JANUARY 22, 2014

It’s practically free, and you might win the design lottery. Editor’s Note: This post has been updated to remove an erroneous reference to a 99designs-run community contest to design a new Gap logo. This contest was not organised by Gap. Most importantly, solve a design problem, not a creativity blocker.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

The Value-add of Crowdsourcing: For me, the two biggest reasons to include crowdsourcing in your strategic design of community building or contests are: Crowdsourcing invites diversity by encouraging anyone with an idea or interest to participate. You can see the full collection, and how they were voted on by the community here: [link].

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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! Image by Codilicious from Flickr.

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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. Wondering how to find free, public data sets? One global qualifier contest to rule them all. Contest Period” is from 12:01 a.m.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Hold contests. Create contests that reward fundraising activity. Free tools like Add This allow the page to easily be shared via email and social media. Encourage them to start a team of fundraisers. Not only do teams raise more money for your organization, they add camaraderie and competition to fundraising.

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