Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

The Cause: Room To Read a not-for-profit organization that transforms the lives of millions of children by focusing on literacy. Tags: contest fundraising2.0 The Challenge: Get as many people as possible to tweet a link to this article, especially the people in the list below by midnight (ET) on Sunday, February 21 2010.

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Tableau

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

It demands a baseline of data literacy, technology that’s accessible to everyone, and that all-important mindset of data as an enabler, not a detractor. By building data skills and literacy, communities reduce time on task. Let’s be frank: Building a Data Culture isn’t easy. How do I maximize ROI on the tools we’ve already invested in?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

As the chief listener for the organization, Wendy honed her listening literacy skills using free tools like google alerts, technorati, RSS reader, and delicious. The next iteration of a photo contest, LOL Seals. They've recently implemented an online photo contest that combines wisdom of the crowds with person to person fundraising.

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Tableau

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

It demands a baseline of data literacy, technology that’s accessible to everyone, and that all-important mindset of data as an enabler, not a detractor. By building data skills and literacy, communities reduce time on task. Let’s be frank: Building a Data Culture isn’t easy. How do I maximize ROI on the tools we’ve already invested in?

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

1,500 for One Hero: The CTK Foundation will also be offering a $1,500 (USD) President's Choice Award (the Susan Lee Winter Grant Award) for an individual working to provide creative and innovative approaches to HIV/AIDS education or prevention.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

You can charge a door fee, set up concessions with snacks and drinks, and even have individual contests with their own entry fees. Photo Contest Photo costs are incredibly diverse. Lip-Sync Contests Lip-syncing contests are particularly popular in K-12 events where students can put together their own groups and perform songs.

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Neon CRM

MARCH 21, 2025

This team fundraising idea is ideal for library associations or literacy-focused nonprofits, but any organization can do it if its audience is interested. Eating Contest Eating competitions make great fundraisers (and entertainment). Think of a classic hot dog-eating contest, pie-eating showdown, or hot wing challenge.

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TechCrunch

MAY 31, 2022

The contest is nationwide, asking young folks age 13-18 to submit their project, company, or however they like to define it, and five each in three categories are awarded $5,000. A winner from each category gets an additional $5,000 plus a pitch-off with T-Mo brass, and a chance for a final $5,000 check. . Books N Bros (St.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Round three of #CelebrateAdobeCC — our three-month contest highlighting how nonprofits use Adobe products to spotlight their work and mission — is a wrap. Enjoy the video, and thanks for all the creativity shared by the nonprofits that participated in our contest. Our last round closed with more amazing submissions.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

To enter the contest, just answer a few questions on our “Success Stories” submission page ! We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. Although there is only one winner in this contest, there are certainly no losers. Alright you got me, I’m in.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

There are plenty of ordinary happenings that can grab a headline, such as your nonprofit’s annual student art contest or upcoming 5K. Local literacy program supporting students in Haiti raises record-breaking funds, moves 24 students off waiting list. Their fifth wedding anniversary would be a fun news story. .

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Pet Photo Contest Capture the community’s love for their furry friends by organizing a pet photo contest, with participants paying an entry fee for a chance to showcase their pets and win prizes. These can be indoor or outdoor events, and you can invite some local vendors to show up and sell tasty movie treats.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. Although there is only one winner in this contest, there are certainly no losers. To enter the contest, just answer a few questions on our “Success Stories” submission page ! Alright you got me, I’m in.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Reading challenge Issue a community-wide reading challenge this spring to encourage literacy in your community. Nowruz poetry contest Nowruz, also known as the Persian New Year, is another opportunity to celebrate with your community if you serve a Persian community. You can also include activities for the children of the community.

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BoardAssist

JUNE 7, 2016

Ideas include financial literacy training, fundraising discussions, or a presentation about a political or economic issue that affects your organization. These are among the most substantive elements of any good board agenda: Board development. Of course, a client or member’s first-person account of change is also a terrific educational tool.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 10, 2015

New Heights, by promoting literacy through a wide range of programs, has produced radical results. New Heights Educational Group was the second-place winner in TechSoup's January 2015 Remote Work Success Stories contest. Inspiring Optimism Through Results. Images: New Heights Educational Group. spanhidden.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2021

I thought about it and … a Book Fair for Grownups has potential, especially if your organization has a literacy or education focus. Apple Pie Contest : With shows like The Great British Baking Show being so popular, you can put your supporters to the test to see who’s the best baker. A book fair with booze!”.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

You can up the ante by building your party around a costume contest and encouraging attendees to get sponsorships for their participation. Classes Nonprofit organizations often offer classes that cover a wide array of topics, from literacy and language skills to financial literacy and job training.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 29, 2009

Use Facebook to ask your folks for ideas for fundraisers, should we pick a day and everyone does their own thing like Red Nose Day , or should we have one event in person, maybe a lower key breakfast this year instead of a fancy dinner, or maybe a virtual event or contest? Don’t prescribe, listen and learn. I used a cli.gs

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Tableau

MARCH 21, 2022

Data literacy empowers more people to leverage AI. Your foundational data strategy plays a huge role in setting up your organization for success with AI, but bringing AI solutions to more people across the business will require a baseline of data literacy.

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Tableau

MARCH 21, 2022

Data literacy empowers more people to leverage AI. Your foundational data strategy plays a huge role in setting up your organization for success with AI, but bringing AI solutions to more people across the business will require a baseline of data literacy.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

For All. -- is all about digital inclusion, digital literacy, and working to close the many digital divides we face in our global society. We hope OneWEbDay can change that and help to build a global constituency of people who care about the health of our 21st century communications environment. This year's theme -- One Web.

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