Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2019

By Gary Wohlfeill , Director of Marketing at CrowdRise , who works with partners to develop highly engaging fundraising campaigns and leads the marketing team in developing the CrowdRise brand. This can lead to a new network of donors, volunteers, fundraisers, grantors, and even corporate sponsors. Promotions. Challenges.

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NetWits

JUNE 22, 2011

Focus on team captains. A recent survey of six national nonprofits found multi-year team captains raise two to three times more than new team captains and retain about 86 percent of their prior year’s revenue. Team captains are the lifeblood of fundraising events. Include a sample script of what to say to team members.

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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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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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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. Top tier researchers participated, eventually combining into a number of global teams. The final winner will soon be announced in a nail-biter end to the contest.

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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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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. Convincing your executive team to use crowdsourcing shouldn’t take bribery.

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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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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. Consider matching board members with a more experienced board buddy or even creating a board team to hit a collective goal instead of individual goals. Do a raffle, sweepstakes, contest, or giveaway in your community.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

You may place individual gamers head-to-head and compete against one another or set up a points system with teams. 15) Brand design contests. Consider a brand design contest for a more inventive competition. Each team should be charged a modest entry fee, rewarded with a prize, and marketed via the internet.

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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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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Even if you don’t, a virtual team or individual game is an excellent way of connecting to others and getting excited. Just like games, contests are virtual event ideas that can get people talking. Maybe the cutest pet contest or something event/topic-focused that does not require attendees to be on site. .

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

That way, you’ll give your team enough time to prepare marketing efforts, finalize logistics, and recruit and mobilize personal fundraisers (if you’re running a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign ). Corporate sponsors can provide financial support, in-kind donations, or even employee volunteers to help strengthen your campaign.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Get more golfers and sponsors to the green with these insider tips to create buzz and promote the tournament. What’s more, most charity golf tournaments are held in the four-person scramble format, which means golfers must tap their personal and professional networks to field a team—instantly expanding your donor base.

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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. . Team Games. Many attendees will attend an event as part of a team. This might be a corporate team or a social group at an academic association.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Runs, walks, and swims are very popular events, and you can easily sell team T-shirts to raise extra fundraising dollars. 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 dance teams to gather in their own homes and dance together.

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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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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

MAY 10, 2009

While I was offline today enjoying Mother's Day and the beautiful weather (as much as I could with seasonal allergies), Target launched its version of an online contest. There have been many remixes of online contests since the Giving Challenge, so many that I can't quite remember all of them.

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Greater Giving

MAY 14, 2024

Recruit Your Thank-A-Thon Team Find volunteers with excellent phone presence who enjoy talking to people. Host a happy hour or contest with prizes to show your appreciation. Setting Up Your Thank-A-Thon Choose the Right Time Schedule your Thank-A-Thon during a slow period in your calendar, away from fundraising events.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 31, 2011

We’re used to cruising around multi-million dollar websites that have teams of designers, copy editors, and testers. After this next phase of development is over in February – monthly contests – we’ll take a break from development for a second to focus more on the promotion of the project.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For this fundraising event, you’ll need to team up with a local paint and sip store like Pinot’s Palette or Painting with a Twist that’s willing to paint it forward with a percentage of the night’s proceeds going to your cause. Your nonprofit would then be responsible for promoting the event and recruiting teams. Bowl-a-Thon.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Build excitement through your Instagram event promotion by posting teasers about your event line-up, contests, and ticket deals. Host contests and giveaways to boost engagement. Engage your followers even before your event by hosting Instagram contests and giveaways. Create rules for each of your contest or giveaway posts.

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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. This is an awesome team and community building activity, and you’ll be surprised by the donations you receive from delighted listeners along the way. Giving tree”.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

To enter the contest, just answer a few questions on our “Success Stories” submission page ! Although there is only one winner in this contest, there are certainly no losers. Sponsored by TechSoup Global (“ Sponsor ”), 435 Brannan St., c) Grant of Rights to Sponsor. What’s next?

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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. And now, for the ideas: 1. Polish for a Purpose. Bike-a-Thon. Click To Tweet.

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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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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Traditional year-end fundraising events, such as galas, are meant to celebrate your hard work, reflect on your impact, and thank your donors and sponsors. Hold a contest with rewards for Best Dressed or Best Background. And for an extra high-touch, incentivize sponsors by including thanks in direct mail programming brochures.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

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 ! Sponsored by TechSoup Global (“ Sponsor ”), 435 Brannan St., c) Grant of Rights to Sponsor. What’s next?

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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. Team Play: Players compete in teams, with the top-scoring team crowned the winner. Team Play: Players compete in teams, with the top-scoring team crowned the winner.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2012

This meant pre-formatted social media messages and the creation of a spreadsheet of our sponsors and partners along with their websites, Facebook pages and Twitter handles. Youthprise, a youth-serving nonprofit and grantmaking organization put up $14,000 in prize grants for the contest. Incentivize video creation and video sharing.

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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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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Partner with a corporate sponsor or a major gifts supporter to host a matching gifts drive. Check out the Team Resilience 2020 fundraiser from Erika’s Lighthouse for an example of a great way to meet your fundraisers at their comfort level. Online fundraising ideas for sports teams. Matching gifts drive. Bingo night.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Along with 3 colleagues, we volunteered to develop an entry for the Apps for America 2 contest , sponsored by the Sunlight Foundation. The team conceived "DataMasher" -- a web app that allows users to "mash up" two sets of state data. Our entry was not only fun, but useful -- a bonus!

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Donors can donate to individuals or teams via email or social media. . You can consider challenges like a read-a-thon, a physical challenge (like running to a distance), a friendly dare challenge, or a team all-in holiday board game challenge! Online Voting Contest. Participants must register to sign up.

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sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

As you begin the item procurement process, it’s vital that your team maintains an organized list that tracks each item’s status. Sponsor ticketing and tracking. Post-event analysis yields many more insights and takes less time when your team is able to easily filter through data in your CRM. Nonprofit’s website.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2021

If this is your nonprofit’s first #GivingTuesday, use this workbook provided by #GivingTuesday to help your team get started planning. In your planning session you’ll want to: Set a goal – What does your team want to focus on for this #GivingTuesday ? Write out the tasks your team will need to get done.

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