Care2

AUGUST 11, 2009

Take advantage of polls and contests Nonprofits typically use Facebook fanpages to post the latest news about their organization’s issues and campaigns but often forget that people in online social networks like interactives such as taking a poll or participating in contests.

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AccelEvents

JULY 9, 2020

Increase networking opportunities: A live event presents a number of opportunities for networking as people are meeting face to face in close proximity. For virtual events to have the same networking value, event organizers have to get creative. You can do a contest like the one above or do something different.

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Care2

AUGUST 11, 2009

Take advantage of polls and contests Nonprofits typically use Facebook fan pages to post the latest news about their organization’s issues and campaigns but often forget that people online like interactives such as taking a poll or participating in contests.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2011

I’ve never run an ad for more fans, or done silly contests or anything else, you know? The next action was an uncontrollable desire to compare my “People Talking About” with my peers, realizing that benchmarking of meaningless data is well, meaningless. Size has never mattered to us.

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Care2

AUGUST 13, 2010

Connect with Us: Make your presence on social networks easy to find on your website. Also make your social networking presence is branded with your organizational identity so your members immediately recognize you. Offer polls on your website or social network like Twtpoll. Don’t bury it. Who doesn’t, right?

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

especially since social networks are naturally optimized for visual storytelling. Organic posting, running contests, and incorporating social media marketing in emails are all great ways to get started on your branding journey. Run interesting Twitter polls. Run a contest! How to become an expert on social media branding.

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AccelEvents

JULY 9, 2020

Increase networking opportunities: A live event presents a number of opportunities for networking as people are meeting face to face in close proximity. For virtual events to have the same networking value, event organizers have to get creative. You can do a contest like the one above or do something different.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2008

m a self-proclaimed social networking junkie. Knock Out Animal Fighting YouTube Contest??? important with higher-engagement leveled UGC campaigns PROCESS - marketing Email Website Social networks Web badges Blogger outreach OUTCOMES Both tangible & intangible Increase list members (we don??? High engagement contest ???

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Encourage your participants to create dance teams and host contests to see who can come up with the most fun routines. At the same time, they’ll solicit donations and pledges from their networks of family and friends for each service project they complete or hour of volunteer service they complete.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 1, 2021

Those donations will come via a third party, most likely Network for Good. Post often about your campaign on your nonprofit’s Facebook page, thanking everyone who gave and encouraging everyone to share the fundraiser with their network. This gives you a chance to get donations from beyond your usual network.

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TechCrunch

MAY 2, 2022

According to a GigaPoints/Ipsos poll , over half of Americans say that earning points makes them want to use their credit card more often. ” To that end, Concerto doesn’t replace a brand’s relationship with a bank or card network.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Unlike typical events driven by in-person interaction, guests can be engaged with interactive polls, live shoutouts, and rotating break-out rooms ( Zoom and similar services offer all or most of these features in one). Hold a contest with rewards for Best Dressed or Best Background.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The funding round will go toward developing a new “Creator Rooms” feature, which gives sports content creators the opportunity to engage further with younger players by creating content and fantasy sports games, whether that be hosting a combined two-week NHL and NBA snake draft, creating polls and more.

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Care2

MARCH 3, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" The HSUS winner (we picked) was featured on our website and social networking sites.

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Care2

MARCH 4, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" The HSUS winner (we picked) was featured on our website and social networking sites.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2007

Screenshot of a poll from Philanthropy 2173 Still time to register your opinion! " Lucy Bernholz offers some commentary here and is taking a poll on the topic here. Be A Celebrity for Your Cause Katya Andresen from Network for Good has been busy working on the launch of the SixDegrees.org site with Kevin Bacon.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Allow attendees to promote the event to their network on social media for you. Hold a contest per reposting or re-tweeting your event. This can be a great place to use polling, learn about your audience, their needs, and increases audience engagement. If you have a webinar series offer attendees the option to buy in a bundle.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 24, 2007

They are hosting a contest to win $10,000K to celebrate their launch. Sixdegrees.org is running a contest with Hanes T-shirts to win $10,000K. The AFP blog points to a press release from Firstgiving about the launch of a social networking site. GINKs is a knowledge network promoting the use of ICTs in development in Ghana.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 13, 2014

The term "virtual volunteering" is a contested term. If you have a favorite networking tool for working with volunteers, we would love to hear about it? The results: Yes: 32% No: 68%. So I went through the workshop and then, at the end, asked the question again. This time: Yes: 58% No: 42%. Is it Facebook?

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 22, 2020

First, it’s always okay to share information about the election process: how to register or apply for a mail ballot, when polling places are open, which races will appear on the ballot. Triple your vote: Get staff involved in contacting people in their networks. There may be news stories about legal battles contesting ballots.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Engagement through thank-yous, polls, contests, or highlighting a volunteer or project. LinkedIn : LinkedIn is a professional platform where business people network. JUST for fun! Memes, stories, photos – anything that causes a laugh or a smile. Call to Action. Donate, join, volunteer, help.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2014

We recently polled our TechSoup employees and NetSquared community on what they see as looming large in 2015. " The technology allows a single message to be shared en masse so that it rises above the noise of social networks. Every now and then, we like to predict what's on the tech horizon. What they said may surprise you.

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Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

There’s ample opportunity for both parties to continue to benefit post-event and leverage each other’s network strategically. Keep the momentum going and host a surprise giveaway across social media with your sponsor by encouraging your community to engage in photo contests. Does it support 1:1 networking for your donor base?

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

Unlike typical events driven by in-person interaction, guests can be engaged with interactive polls, live shoutouts, and rotating break-out rooms ( Zoom and similar services offer all or most of these features in one). Hold a contest with rewards for Best Dressed or Best Background. PHOTOGRAPHY: BFA.COM 2.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Encourage followers to share the event details within their networks to expand your reach. Tap Into Your Nonprofit’s Network When it comes to selling tickets for your fundraiser, it’s all hands on deck! Mobilize your organization’s existing network by enlisting board members, volunteers, and supporters to help with ticket sales.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 4, 2023

Sharing behind-the-scenes views of your organization, reporting on the individuals, communities, or organizations you’ve helped, or holding contests, polls, and surveys are all good ways to build engagement. But one of the simplest ways is one that nonprofits often miss—engaging in conversations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2007

There is now a poll to vote on names suggested by people. And, if you want to see some excellent nonprofit examples of video, be sure to check out the entries in the NTC Video Contest. The npdigg community roles include consumers, voters, and submitters. One suggestion is vikono.org, Swahili plural for insect antennae.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Knowledge: Subject matter expertise, research, polling, case studies. Same for any prizes, contests, sweepstakes, drawings, or competitions (essay contests, spelling bees, etc. Observe your community research as it happens (polling, focus groups, town halls). Offer surprise drawings and contests during the year.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

adults aged 18–34 than any cable network. Of course, one video won’t necessarily reach more viewers than a cable network could, but utilizing a platform with such a wide user base makes a lot of sense. LinkedIn, the social network for professionals, continues to grow every second. YouTube reaches more U.S.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Consider adding trivia contests, virtual scavenger hunts, escape rooms, polls, and even traditional board games to your event agenda. Diversify content by including networking sessions, Q&As, fireside chats, product/service demos, meet and greets, whatever makes sense for your event theme.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Consider adding trivia contests, virtual scavenger hunts, escape rooms, polls, and even traditional board games to your event agenda. Diversify content by including networking sessions, Q&As, fireside chats, product/service demos, meet and greets, whatever makes sense for your event theme.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

Eager to make my point, I polled my fellow Gen-Xers on which fundraising platforms have had the most disruptive impact on charitable giving since 2000. Disruptive Model: Social Network. Three years later, GoFundMe is still riding the wave of social good, online payments and social networks. Co-Disruptor: AdoptAClassroom.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

On Thursday I wrote about Telepath, a buzzy new network that is taking a highly interventionist approach to content moderation. Trending down: A Facebook executive told Politico that right-wing populism is always more engaging, which gives it an advantage on social networks. I got two smart criticisms from readers.

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