Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2024

Casting a wide net to attract the right golfers, sponsors, and supporters is key to making the tournament a success and raising the most money possible for your mission. Online registration—with the right tool—provides a superior user experience for golfers and sponsors interested in participating in your tournament.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 24, 2010

The Minnesota Open Idea is an example of an online social good contest that works. In this interview, Jennifer Ford Reedy , VP for Strategy and Knowledge Management, at the Minnesota Community Foundation shares the how they designed this online social good contest for success. We only allowed 1 vote per e-mail address.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2010

Note from Beth: Anne Mai Bertlesen and I had a quick exchange at the end of year after I blogged about the Pepsi and Chase Giving Contests in December. She offered to write a guest post that provides an "insider's perspective" having run a number of cause-related ventures including contests.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

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. Book Tour Sponsors ? million dollar budget, around $16,000 has been generated via YouTube’s Google Checkout and other donations via PayPal. Book Tour ? ?

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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. Sponsor-donated items like bike tune-ups, massages and gift cards. Now, we understand that not everyone has a big budget for this type of stuff. Priority check-in at the event.

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Fundraising Game Ipod Social Media 238

Care2

AUGUST 20, 2009

We're no strangers to the world of video contests. This week, we've helped launch a video contest around one specific issue: driving smarter. We talk about why they chose to do a video contest, what the process involves, and how they plan for success.

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CauseVox

MARCH 17, 2025

Your event site is the hub where golfers register, sponsors get recognized, and donations roll in. Registration Form Keep your registration form simple and hassle-free so golfers and sponsors can sign up in just a few clicks. Make sure to offer options for individuals, teams, and sponsors so everyone has a way to participate.

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Hosting Fundraising Sponsor Registration 60

Forum One

AUGUST 11, 2009

We have seen in recent years a growing prevalence of online contests. Here are three recent contest efforts that have impressed us. The final winner will soon be announced in a nail-biter end to the contest. The final winner will soon be announced in a nail-biter end to the contest.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2019

This can lead to a new network of donors, volunteers, fundraisers, grantors, and even corporate sponsors. Adding incentives like sweepstakes and contests help to engage zero dollar fundraisers, and create more fun and competition for everyone. Fundraising on social is not the same as social fundraising. Promotions. Challenges.

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Fundraising Social Practice Online 279

NetWits

MARCH 7, 2011

Most recently, he helped launch Sponsored Stories in the non-profit space with organizations like the Special Olympics, Alzheimer’s Association and UNICEF. He is a recovering political junkie who has served on more than a dozen political campaigns and, as far as he knows, he is the only two-time winner of the USA Today online haiku contest.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The ultimate partnership gives on both sides. This post was originally published in November 2015 and has been updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness in October 2024.

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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. The top 10 overall finishers in the qualifier contest will receive a $200 Tableau Store gift certificate to get their data swag on. Data + Joy.

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Czech Republic Contest South Korea Registration 113

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? Promote, promote, promote!

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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. 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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Arts Global Czech Republic Contest 105

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. Here are seven ways to use social media to improve the quality of your email list. Offer relevant promotions.

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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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The Next Web

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Build an engaging contest around a star’s core audience. The most engaging type of advocate partnerships are those that not only involve a YouTube star, but involves their audience to participate in a branded contest. A tween YouTube star is an effective way of gaining visibility for a contest amongst the teen demographic.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2020

The “best” definition is pretty straightforward – it is a nonprofit which received the highest number of applications during the contest period. And it gets even better, the best volunteer projects on RemoteHub can earn donations for their organizations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Community foundations sponsor many donor-advised funds (DAFs) which are like mini-foundations but they are not public. Do a raffle, sweepstakes, contest, or giveaway in your community. Help identify event sponsors, media sponsors, or other support for an event. Check your state laws to make sure you are in compliance.

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Fundraising Donation Donor Social Media 362

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. 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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Arts Global Czech Republic Contest 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 23, 2021

Galas, contests and performances went virtual. Though perhaps daunting at first, it’s forced nonprofits to innovate and get creative with how to stay connected with supporters and raise the funds needed for their mission. Athletic events and luncheons went virtual.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2010

World’s Best Presentation Contest 2010. Slideshare has run a regular contest, “The World’s Best Presentation,&# and this year is adding a nonprofit category. The contest is sponsored by 3M and there are some great prizes, including the 3M pocket projector and Macbook.

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NTEN

JULY 1, 2010

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. This could be your organization in 2010!

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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. . #3

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Ideas Fundraising Contest Raise 98

CauseVox

MAY 3, 2021

And while many aspects translate seamlessly, one of the questions we hear time and time again is: “How do I get sponsors for my virtual event?”. It’s a great question, because a solid group of sponsors can completely change an event. That’s why we’ve created this full guide to recruiting sponsors for virtual events.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

If you were at the 08NTC last April, then you probably remember the awards ceremony for the 2008 contest. The contest is sponsored by NTEN and See3 Communications, a leading provider of video, web, and online strategy services for nonprofits and social causes. Long-form Videos : any video over 5 minutes.

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Award Video Vlog NTC 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2009

Should online contests be redesigned or just go away? That's the question that Kari Dunn Saratovsky asks in a post over at the Case Foundation blog , one of many blog posts and tweets about the controversy surrounding how the Chase Bank handled its online contest. 12/17: The Dark Side of Online Contests.

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Learning Contest Philanthropy Facebook 101

NetWits

JUNE 22, 2011

Create team-specific communications and contests. Though a company may not be able to sponsor your event, they may be able to provide a team. Award team prizes for the largest team, best t-shirt, most money raised, best costumes, and other offbeat ideas.

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Tech Soup

MAY 27, 2009

Alliance for Tompotika Conservation , Cacapon Institute , Project Kindle , and Project ABE take away the highest honors in the Adobe Show Your Impact 2009 Design Contest , co-sponsored by software company Adobe Systems Incorporated and TechSoup.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 20, 2009

Thanks to my friend Sherry Truhler at Red Apple Auctions , I found out about a cool contest for nonprofits this morning. 3banana is sponsoring the contest. The contest is called Share to Win. Get the full scoop on the contest at [link]. Grand prize is $5,000!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2013

Share Your #npfail story by April 30th and you will have a chance to win a Microsoft Surface or other schwag from the Case Foundation that is sponsoring the contest. “Place a Little Bet” – try something small to experiment with, learn from it, and share it. They are also doing a sector wide survey on failure and innovation ).

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The Next Web

JUNE 6, 2013

The organisation’s lack of street cred is hardly a surprise given that it is in fact a “business-led executive non-departmental public body” (NDPB) sponsored by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). If you want to enter, you’ll need to be quick – the closing date for this particular contest is 12 June.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Creating contests or competitions is a great way to drum up interest and add a new level of energy to your intern recruiting and hiring process. Consider hosting an online contest that allows candidates to showcase their skills. You may also want to consider holding a technical contest like a hackathon. Up the ante.

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International Companies Student Contest 124

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2010

Gary Vee , a social media celebrity champion and many others, helped this cause win the contest and receive a grant of $50,000 for Invisible People TV. Social media celebrity charity endorsements with social media rock stars helped raised the visibility of the contest and as a by-product, the different causes. Conclusion.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 14, 2009

They are sponsoring 50 free memberships for the heroes of the nonpropfit community. . Share the contest with your peers and increase your odds of winning each time you use the hashtag #nphero on Twitter. There are a lot of orgs like that out there, managing to get great things done in the face of greater adversity.

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