Tech Soup

JULY 30, 2012

Using contests and challenges to engage communities was the topic of the July 17 edition of the weekly CommBuild chat. The chat, facilitated by by TechSoup online community manager, Michael DeLong, included helpful advice learned by participants who have run contests. Why hold a contest or challenge? What’s in it for them?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

I asked this question on my Facebook brand page, and here’s what I learned: The New York Public Library Photo Booth. Flickr Photo - NYPL Photo Booth. Johnson & Johnson sponsored a contest where they donated $1 for each selfie photo donated through Donate a Photo. Family is Familia.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Make sure you promote them in a way that is both effective and appealing, with clear descriptions and attractive photos. 15) Brand design contests. Consider a brand design contest for a more inventive competition. You can also take photos and share videos on social media to make this more of a community event.

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NTEN

JULY 1, 2010

Flickr Photo: Paraflyer. Taglines are incredibly powerful, which is why I'm always so excited when our fantastic board member Nancy Schwartz launches her tagline contest, and now she's back for round three! . Dive in for more information on FAQs, judges, previous winners, sponsors and more. Say no more.

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OneCause

DECEMBER 4, 2024

We’ll start with our 10 favorites: Mulligans Donation Appeal Hole Sponsorship Hole-in-One Contest Putting Contest Helicopter Drop Pink Ball Contest Logo Accessories Drink Tickets Discounted Foursome Ticket Packages Once you’ve covered these, make to sure to explore the rest of our golf fundraising ideas , too.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Smaller organizations can do well with the free features offered on social media platforms, but creating sponsored content is great for those who can afford it. Organic posting, running contests, and incorporating social media marketing in emails are all great ways to get started on your branding journey. Run a contest!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

For instance, you might share photos from last year’s successful event or a behind-the-scenes look at your event setup. Ensure your photos are a good mix of candids and posed photos and avoid distracting filters or editing styles. Host contests and giveaways to boost engagement. Build suspense for the event.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Corporate sponsors can provide financial support, in-kind donations, or even employee volunteers to help strengthen your campaign. Platforms like Instagram and Facebook thrive on storytelling , so use them to highlight the impact of your work through testimonials, photos, and videos.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

My family is sponsoring Keo Savon , who we met this summer in Cambodia. I’ve done this through social media, winning some of the early online fundraising contests. I also donated my share of the royalties from my first book, The Networked Nonprofit , to support the Sharing Foundation’s college education fund.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2013

We were lucky to have extraordinary documentation of the event – Rob Cottingham’s sketch notes, Jeremy Bivin’s Storify, Jenna Saubers notes, Ed Schipul’s photos – and more all curated and archived here. They are also doing a sector wide survey on failure and innovation ).

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 22, 2007

To celebrate their 20th anniversary, they are sponsoring their first national photo competition. They're looking for photos that depict innovations, people and partnerships in American sustainable agriculture. Photo Credit: Tomatoes by Me. sustainable agriculture scholarship photography contest

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 24, 2021

In the events world, event gamification means that your attendees will interact with the brand, presenters, sponsors , other attendees, and exhibitor booths in new and exciting ways. . We highly recommend digital scavenger hunts and photo contests to up the ante in the online format! Prizes and Social Rewards.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Organize a Pumpkin Carving Contest. Why not host a pumpkin carving contest? The easiest way to organize a pumpkin carving contest is to ask your school or a local business to host it. Take photos. Encourage them to post on social media about your event and tag your organization so you can share their photos.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2007

March of Dimes: PSA Video Contest. Last year, The March of Dimes ran a flickr photo contest to help draw attention to premature births. I think they've done a brilliant job at getting sponsors too -- for example if you donate you can get a promotional coupon good for a free print from the one the digital photo sponsors.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

As part of this, Forum One is participating in a number interesting activities over the next few months: First, we're co-sponsoring and attending the Transparency Camp in DC this weekend, February 28-March 1. Third, we're participating in the Apps for America Contest , sponsored by the Sunlight Foundation. This is a free event.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Family members and friends who prefer to stay dry can also get involved by sponsoring someone’s jump. Cookie decorating contest. Snowman contest. Be sure to have a designated drop-off space for the gifts and, if possible, show donors the direct impact they’ve made on the people they’ve sponsored through photos and letters.

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Achieve

JANUARY 31, 2022

And, be sure to thank all supporters and sponsors for their participation. Keep supporters in the loop with detailed blog posts that include photos, videos and quotes from key staff members, volunteers or community members. . Online contests or challenges. From your current projects and upcoming fundraising initiatives to your.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Continue to connect with your attendees by sharing guest photos or greeting each guest by name during the event. Encourage photos that show participants doing the challenge and add brownie-points for festive gear. Online Voting Contest. Consider finding sponsors who might run ads for the event as a way of generating revenue. .

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Hold your event annually and invite sponsors to have tents at the finish line with water/sports drinks and even craft beer for the finishers. Encourage your participants to create dance teams and host contests to see who can come up with the most fun routines. Don’t forget to take plenty of photos and videos to commemorate the moment.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

They may be able to work with local stores or boutiques that act as sponsors and also get to show off their collections. 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.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Ask your congregants to help sponsor the trip you’re taking by donating pre-determined amounts associated with the number of miles you’ll be traveling. Chains like Chipotle, Target, and other major retailers regularly sponsor “spirit nights” for schools, wherein a percentage of their sales is donated to the featured school.

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AFP Blog

AUGUST 6, 2009

Golisano Children's Hospital holds photo contest to promote new giving site: "The URMC Golisano Children’s Hospital recently made public its new “giving” site. It also provides easy access to all.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

The event is sponsored by Patagonia as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility program. I presented a plenary session on networked mindsets and leadership and facilitated two workshops on SMARTer Social Media. A photo posted by Native Fish Society (@nativefishsociety) on Sep 26, 2015 at 9:46am PDT.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Set a fundraising goal to sponsor a nail color on National Nail Polish Day (June 1) in the spirit of Movember. Think a walk-a-thon meets those highway sponsorship programs: Get supporters to sponsor teams at a rate of $X per pound of trash collected. Invite your supporters to share their cutest feline photos. Bike-a-Thon.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Pumpkin Carving Contest. come judge the contest. One of the best parts of No Shave November is that it’s inherently virtual: your participants take part by individually participating, then sharing photos and making donations. To help mitigate costs, ask local businesses if they’d be willing to sponsor your event.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Determine Your Fundraising Goal and Budget Set clear fundraising goal s to motivate participants, sponsors, and donors. Offer sponsors visibility through signage, lane sponsorships, or logo placement on materials. You can look for sponsors for each of these Challenges too!

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CauseVox

AUGUST 23, 2023

From pumpkin carving contests to haunted houses, there are so many ways to embrace this new season with fresh ideas. Every detail, from selecting the perfect venue and crafting engaging activities to coordinating volunteers and securing sponsors plays a crucial role in creating a seamless and unforgettable experience.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 9, 2024

String up festive bunting in Derby colors (red, white, and black) and don’t forget the iconic horseshoe archway for that perfect photo op. Allow the sponsor to announce the winners and get photos to share for next year. Mint Julep Making Contest Hold a friendly competition where guests create their best mint julep recipe.

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Achieve

JUNE 21, 2023

Sponsorships are a win-win for the sponsoring business and the benefiting nonprofit, but it’s up to the event’s planning team to effectively build, pitch, and sell sponsorships. Finally, think about other potential sponsors that are dedicated to your cause or have a history of sponsoring fundraising events in your community.

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sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

Sponsor ticketing and tracking. To boost revenue for your event and ROI for your sponsors, look for auction software that offers a way to easily track paid and in-kind sponsorships as well as ways to match sponsor contributions to public displays, such as logo sizes. Nonprofit’s website.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 1, 2021

If your organization has a fiscal sponsor, you are not eligible for Facebook Payments, which is necessary to receive your donations as a direct deposit. Tell the story with photos or a video. Photos do not need to be professionally shot and the video does not need to be professionally filmed and edited.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Here are some post-gala strategies to spark engagement : Relive the Memories, Fuel Excitement: Photo & Video Power Unleash the Photo Power: Tag, Share, & Contest Your Way to Engagement Capture the night’s essence through captivating photos and videos. Offer exciting prizes to incentivize participation.

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NTEN

MARCH 15, 2010

Flickr Photo: h.koppdelaney Transparent. Since transparency is only one leg of the stool, San Francisco also sponsored an app development contest to get people involved in using the data for the public good. Participatory. Collaborative. Those are the values President Obama cited last December in his Open Government Initiative.

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Care2

AUGUST 22, 2013

Share a story, donate money, sign up for a contest, watch a video, etc.). Test 3-4 new Facebook Ads: Test different ad types (promoted post, sponsored story, etc.), Add visual variety by highlighting new photos, captions, and links in the slide rotation every week. Media – Photos, Video, Audio. Lists Post (e.g.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

Give them a chance to inspire those women by supporting your cause — you can even showcase photos of the women in your supporters’ lives on social media for a certain donation tier or send out a special IWD card to the women your supporters are donating for. Take a hike” day or Sponsored Step Challenge. BBQ for Good.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Photo Contest. In addition to soliciting gifts, why not take the day to recognize those who support your mission, like donors, volunteers, sponsors, grantees and vendors? Or, offer an all-day auction, contests, and other activities for them to get involved and help you raise funds. . Photo Contest.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Partner with a corporate sponsor or a major gifts supporter to host a matching gifts drive. Make sure to advertise your artists and makers on your social media platforms leading up to the opening of your shop with photos and videos. Sports tricks contest. Virtual holiday lights tour and contest. Matching gifts drive.

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