Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 7, 2010

I hope you'll join the fun. After all, what's more fun than a birthday party? User-Generated Flickr Birthday Card Contest: For my 50th birthday, held a contest where friends got to remix embarrassing photos of me into a 50th Birthday Card on Flickr. Psychological underpinning: Fun. url for tracking.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

We use Hootsuite and Sprout Social to manage our accounts and track metrics. Are you tracking Return on Investment (ROI), and how? Dupe: Our organization has literally just started tracking ROI for using these tools by way of campaigns. All the while, you’ve got to measure, track and re-adjust.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Doing either will likely get your domain blacklisted as a spammer and by not using an email marketing service , you won’t be able to track the success of your email campaigns. Then, two weeks later send them an urgent fundraising appeal or something fun and different.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

When you plan an online peer-to-peer fundraising campaign using CauseVox, we provide you with a user-friendly interface to both manage your campaign progress and keep track of your personal fundraisers. If you’re using CauseVox to power your fundraiser, use our impact meter to track progress. Plus, it’s as easy as pie to get started!

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When you’re planning your end-of-year fundraising campaigns, you really won’t want to miss out on all the fun the holidays provide. And if you commit to joining in on the spooky festivities, you can also develop some frighteningly fun fundraiser ideas your horror buff donors will love. Ghost story contest.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Last week, I parachuted into BlogWorld 2010 in Las Vegas for less than 24 hours. I presented on two panels (How Nonprofits Use Twitter and CrowdSourced Philanthropy) in the Cause Track curated by Chris Noble and the good folks at WhatGives. We opened with a question about what we thought were the most innovative approaches in contests.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Peer-to-peer fundraising—individuals raising money for a cause with the help of their family and friends—is a fun, easy, and lucrative strategy to attract awareness and generate funds for your cause. Bowl-a-Thon This is a popular way to get teams together for friendly competition in a fun social environment.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 24, 2021

With event management software like Accelevents , gamification through badges, attendance tracking, and session tracking becomes easier! We highly recommend digital scavenger hunts and photo contests to up the ante in the online format! Fun things to include in your in-person event are public shout-outs!

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

It’s also much easier to track the hammer price, as it’s written down by the bidder. For example, instead of using sheets of paper to track bids at a silent auction, users could enter their bids on a tablet or via an app on their phone. Vacation/Trip: Vacation/trip auctions can make for a great capstone at other events.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Given the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, hosting a virtual holiday fundraiser is the best way to take advantage of the opportunity to raise funds while keeping things light and fun! However you decide to organize the event, consider these fun virtual holiday fundraising ideas: Virtual Holiday Fundraiser Ideas. Online Voting Contest.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

And because we love rapid ideation and an excuse for a fundraiser here at Whole Whale, we’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Get a selection of your breakfast favorites and a variety of milks — make it extra fun with a pajama party vibe for your supporters. Track Relay Race.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

She made it fun with decorations and a staff photo contest. They then tracked the level of donations from those groups, how many of them were still giving to the organization in the future, and what the level of their gifts were. Staff got into the spirit with personalized doodles and videos.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

For example, use Twitter lists to track alums and subscribe to their Facebook updates. Fun, Games, and Giveaways! Fun is almost always engaging, especially humorous photos, articles, and observations. What’s more fun than a color war on Facebook? But make them fun too. Experiment, Measure, Learn, and Revise.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

As NTEN points out , the campaign include integrated tactics: They have a custom landing tab on Facebook for the campaign, tied to a contest: they’re asking their fans to share their pets’ stories and photos. For this campaign, they wanted to create a celebration so that fans could engage and participate in the fun.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Here are 31 fun, unique fundraising ideas that will support your programs without exhausting your members. Youth Group Fundraising Ideas Small Church Fundraising Ideas Easy Church Fundraising Event Ideas Fundraising Ideas for the Church Choir Fundraising Ideas for Your Church Building Fund Fun Church Fundraising Ideas. A cook-off.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time to take a good look at your plans for the final months of the year and find a fun, unique fall fundraiser that will make you and your donors feel comfortable and supported. To make the registration and payment process seamless, set up an online fundraising page on CauseVox to track who’s signed up.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 9, 2022

Plus, it can help you keep track of all your volunteer applications in one place. A fun way to engage potential volunteers is to run a promotion where people can enter to win prizes for volunteering their time or services. Be sure to include clear instructions on how people can enter the contest and what they need to do to win.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

American Open Challenge is GlobalGiving's second online giving contest. You can read a case study about the winner of the first contest here. Okay, with all these contests perhaps you're worried about Cause Fatigue. Here's a systems way to think about the impact that such contests can create. Projects working in the U.S.

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AccelEvents

JULY 28, 2021

Adding some fun to your event never hurt anyone. This means you can track attendee behavior and gain more significant insights into which elements of your event are the most successful. They would likely be happy to donate a gift of some sort or furnish additional funds to you for the right to put their name on the contest.

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AccelEvents

JULY 9, 2020

Adding some fun to your event never hurt anyone. This means you can track attendee behavior and gain greater insights into which elements of your event are the most successful. It is likely that they would be happy to donate a gift of some sort or furnish additional funds to you for the rights to put their name on the contest.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

The contestants on The Great British Baking Show manage to get it right with impressive frequency. So, take the time to track your data this year and you’ll be all set for this step next year! When you create your fundraising plan based on your strengths and your organization’s assets, you’ll find fundraising easier and more fun.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Use social media for quick updates and fun content. Track engagement and follow up. Incentivize engagement by hosting a giveaway or other fun contest just for new followers on your platform of choice. Make sure to mention the contest in your regular emails and newsletters so your entire mailing list will know about it.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Not the ones with the fake contests and contrived conflicts, but the ones that pit you against the weather, the wildlife, and the natural environment. It’s just the contestants against the hard, cruel world, and it either brings out the best or the worst in people.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Walk2Help tracks the distance you've walked using the built-in GPS on your phone and converts it into points. Participants can earn points and badges for "checking in" at certain events or locations, taking quizzes, and keeping track of emergency contacts. Gamify Your Organization.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Analytics offered by numerous email marketing tools now allow you to track how many recipients opened your emails, see what they clicked on, and understand which aspects of your messaging users respond to, thus bringing you a wealth of information on what your users are interested in and helping you improve your messaging for greater impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2008

I also learned that one-on-one donor solicitation techniques can also work and some of the challenges of being able to track the velocity or flow of networked donations. What is missing is some software or features that track the flow of your donations, almost like doing a social network analysis similar to Twitinfluence.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

If you’re looking for a creative, fun fundraising idea to engage supporters and boost your funding, you’ve come to the right place! Cornhole tournament – Host a fun cornhole tournament for your peer-to-peer participants and have them fundraise among their friends and family beforehand.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

These ideas are not only low-cost; they’re also fun, engaging, and—most importantly—effective. If people see your volunteers rolling up at an event and think, “Uh oh, my sweet tooth is about to take over,” then you’re on the right track. Either way, there’s a lot of low-cost fun to be had. They won’t believe you.

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Virtual Holiday Quiz Night Challenge your community to a fun, holiday-themed trivia night. Seasonal Fun Run/Walk Organize a lively, themed fun run or walk, adorned with holiday decorations and merry carols. This could range from providing holiday meals and winter clothing to fulfilling their Christmas wish-list with gifts.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

People track performances differently. A saleswoman tracks products sold. You might even judge your pledge fulfillment track record. You will use this kind of assessment to figure out if your annual pie eating contest is more fun, more profitable or hopefully both, for example. 3) Average Gift Size.

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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

Pere-to-peer fundraising is more than just a physical event, and there are many campaign ideas your organization to test out, including: Contests Challenges Crowdfunding DIY fundraising A-thon events Network fundraising Virtual storefronts Giving days And more! Dance marathon One fun marathon fundraiser is a dance marathon.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Given the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, hosting a virtual holiday fundraiser is the best way to take advantage of the opportunity to raise funds while keeping things light and fun! However you decide to organize the event, consider these fun virtual holiday fundraising ideas: Virtual Holiday Fundraiser Ideas. Online Voting Contest.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

They also enable your nonprofit to manage donor information and track fundraising progress using reporting tools. OneCause Overview OneCause’s peer-to-peer fundraising software places a strong emphasis on making fundraising “social, mobile and fun.”

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OneCause

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

And let’s face it — they’re fun, too! This game allows your golfers to have a little lighthearted fun and gives them the potential to win a great prize in one fell swoop! To keep track of your sponsorship offerings, manage sponsorships with event fundraising software by OneCause. [Golf-ebook-top]. Closest to the Pin.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2021

For a brand new nonprofit, the right fundraiser initially is likely to be small and fun – something that doesn’t require too much arm-twisting to get people to attend, and something that doesn’t require people to spend a lot of money. Serious atmosphere or fun? It has an innocent, child-like appeal and fun for all ages.

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AccelEvents

JULY 9, 2020

Adding some fun to your event never hurt anyone. This means you can track attendee behavior and gain greater insights into which elements of your event are the most successful. It is likely that they would be happy to donate a gift of some sort or furnish additional funds to you for the rights to put their name on the contest.

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Tableau

OCTOBER 11, 2021

We are just weeks away from Tableau Conference and the ultimate visualization showdown —Iron Viz 2021—where three fierce contestants will take the virtual stage for an intense lightning round of live viz-tastic storytelling. . Participating in Iron Viz is so much fun and provides a great learning experience. Ready to join the fun?

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