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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NetWits

JANUARY 25, 2012

This group will be tough to motivate, so focus on incentives, contests and convenience. Highlight stories of those who’ve raised money with minimal effort. Include reminders about deadlines and contests. Highlight team-specific contests, like best theme or largest team. Feature stories of other teams.

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Tableau

AUGUST 4, 2021

The results for the 2021 Iron Viz Qualifier Contest are in. As a reminder, you can see all the entries for this year's contest here.) Entries were scored according to the following criteria: Design: How appropriate is the design for the story that is being told? Andrew Grinaker. Kristin Adderson. August 4, 2021 - 4:37pm.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A winning strategy for spreading the word about your organization’s work is getting your nonprofit’s story in the news. . A news story gets your organization in front of a large audience of potential supporters and gives your organization instant credibility. . And, getting your story in the news still carries a lot of weight.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

Neighboring counties share similar stories, where sprawling subdivisions and shimmering tech campuses now cover former ranchlands. Texas A&M University declined to comment for this story. Georgetown needs to add millions of gallons per day to its water supply within the next several years.

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Tableau

AUGUST 4, 2021

The results for the 2021 Iron Viz Qualifier Contest are in. As a reminder, you can see all the entries for this year's contest here.) Entries were scored according to the following criteria: Design: How appropriate is the design for the story that is being told? Andrew Grinaker. Kristin Adderson. August 4, 2021 - 4:37pm.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

Such pitch contests have become a hallmark of companies on the Fast Company Best Companies for Innovators list, an annual program that recognizes businesses that empower employees at all levels to improve processes, create new products, or invent new ways of doing business. The final deadline is March 28.

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Conversation Business Leadership Newsletter 112

NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Hold contests. Create contests that reward fundraising activity. Provide fundraising success stories. While success stories may have provided ideas, these sessions will let fundraisers “ask the experts” and get their questions answered. Make your default “My Story” compelling on fundraising pages.

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The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

From the safety of your couch, you know you are a better singer than the contestants on “The X Factor.” This story continues at The Next Web. Jeffrey Lyon is the founder of Black Lotus. Everything looks easier on TV. I don’t know whether reality TV is creating a deluge of. Entrepreneur Analysis and Opinion tunein'

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 11, 2009

This new white paper captures just a few of the stories and the qualities that make up the special place where we all come together. We hope you’ll add your story to the mix, too! You can download the paper directly here. Net Squared White Paper Nov 2009. View more documents from Marnie Webb.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2013

Place a little bet & or share your #failure story… you could win a Surface! The Case Foundation offered to give away a Microsoft Surface and so we issued a call to nonprofits to submit their “Little Bets” stories. It was hard to select a winner because all of the stories were terrific. 13ntcbets ow.ly/k24ok.

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

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Social Media Interview Media Examples 271

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 25, 2010

"This contest was the culmination of a two-part "vote for me" cause marketing strategy that started in November and has been rife with controversy. "This contest was the culmination of a two-part "vote for me" cause marketing strategy that started in November and has been rife with controversy.

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Web Contest Bookmarking Storytelling 126

Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2012

Marnie Webb, one of TechSoup Global's CEOs was a judge for their contest, where winners are highlighted below. Presentation Contest! And a big congratulations to all the presentation contest participants. contest@sliderocket.com. presentation in the contest. #2 Please take a few moments to view and.

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Contest Nonprofit Cancer Music 66

CauseVox

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Let your partner share their story. Partnering with another resource-scarce organization can double the load; if you’re working with a partner that has the capacity, don’t hesitate to ask for help in building creative materials like graphics, media kits, videos, and more.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 18, 2011

For me, the two most prominent reason to include crowdsourcing in your engagement strategies for campaigns or contests include: Crowdsourcing invites diversity by encouraging anyone with an idea or interest to participate. Crowdsourcing levels the playing field so it isn’t just your “favorites” or those you already know that get to play.

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Community Difference Case Study Slides 276

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2017

VivaVideo Pro is a powerful video editor that enables easy trimming and merging of video clips and photos into video stories that can be accentuated with music, stickers, filters, and subtitles. News & Stories. Users can tap to trim clips, adjust transitions, add slow motion effects, and embed text. VivaVideo Pro :: Google Play.

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Mobile Tools Online Nonprofit 279

Fast Company Tech

APRIL 7, 2025

Wildly unrealistic projections The story of Redboxs downfall has few parallels in modern corporate history: The company surpassed $1 billion in revenue in 2018, and had long planned a transition to streaming. Eventually, the bankruptcy court granted most retailers the right to dispose of the kiosks themselves.

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Files Stream Leadership Contest 92

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2019

So, instead of holding tight to your nonprofit’s brand and story through the eyes of you, the nonprofit, let go a little and allow your supporters to share their own relationship with your nonprofit based on their personal connection. Use a leaderboard on your campaign page to show who is in the lead with their fundraising efforts.

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Fundraising Social Practice Online 279

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2016

But the GivingTuesday spirit still continues until the end of the month with #MyGivingStory , a contest where your nonprofit organization could receive a grant up to $10,000. MyGivingStory, in its second year, is a nationwide campaign and social media storytelling contest to inspire public discussion about the reasons people give.

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Grant Storytelling Contest Social Media 101

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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Blackbaud Profit YouTube University 266

Tableau

MAY 13, 2022

Three worthy contestants take center stage in front of a global audience and have 20 minutes to deliver a compelling and awe-inspiring story using the same data set. Global qualifier contest. Each qualifier is centered around a different theme, and contestants are required to source their own data. How do they get there?

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Contest Storytelling Skills Global 98

Tableau

MAY 13, 2022

Three worthy contestants take center stage in front of a global audience and have 20 minutes to deliver a compelling and awe-inspiring story using the same data set. Global qualifier contest. Each qualifier is centered around a different theme, and contestants are required to source their own data. How do they get there?

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Contest Storytelling Skills Global 98

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 3, 2012

At that time, most of NetSquared’s content came from the community blog, where anyone working at the intersection of technology and social impact could create a profile and contribute to the blog with stories, case studies, and more. I’ll pick someone on Friday, December 7th – so hurry!). Why the dog photo?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

I was an early adopter of this approach back in 2006 and over the years I have had the opportunity to raise over $250,000 for a charity that supports Cambodian children using these techniques as part of online giving contests like the Case Foundation’s America’s Giving Challenge. Enter online fundraising contests.

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Community Fundraising Giving Social 111

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

You can also offer “add-on” tickets for things like concessions, raffle or contest entries, and even tickets for rides or activities ahead of time. 5) Allow supporters to purchase tickets on the go.

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Fundraising Practice Nonprofit Registration 278

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

I’ve had a lot of experience with online contests, both as a participant (winner) and working two reflection papers for the Case Foundation ‘s America’s Giving Challenge. I said that I wished contest designers would take a Hippocratic Oath to do no harm to nonprofits! Designate a cheer leader.

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Washington Training Train Giving 98

The Next Web

MAY 8, 2016

Host of the number-one rated business podcast The Top Entrepreneurs in Money, Marketing, Business and Life, Nathan’s entrepreneurial journey began at the age of 19 when he founded Heyo, a Facebook contest and lead-generation app. million in venture capital, and over $5 million in revenue.

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Virginia Contest Podcast Hosting 107

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2018

VivaVideo Pro is a powerful video editor that enables easy trimming and merging of video clips and photos into video stories that can be accentuated with music, stickers, filters, and subtitles. News & Stories. Users can tap to trim clips, adjust transitions, add slow motion effects, and embed text. VivaVideo Pro :: Google Play.

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Mobile Tools Online Free 275

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 28, 2010

The JustGiving team is always great about sharing stories, lessons, and insights – so I'll be watching to see how this new tool goes! " Minnesota Open Idea: Crowdsourcing Contest For Social Change Done Right | Beth’s Blog – "The Minnesota Open Idea is an example of an online social good contest that works.

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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. Mark uses social media to tell the story of homeless people in America. She shared a wonderful story about yet another one of the wonderful people in Mark's Network, Jessica Gottlieb.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 5, 2013

But, it's really what we do with those stories that makes the magic happen. Pacific time for the second installment of our digital storytelling webinar series, featuring experts and guests speaking to ways you can maximize your digital story after it is created. Join us on Thursday, April 11 at 11 a.m.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2014

We’re far more connected to stories and information than we have ever been, yet the noise and ubiquity of the digital world makes it harder to surface and share personal stories of change and impact. What role could digital medium-specific competitions or contests play in increasing demand?

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Storytelling Digital Impact Report 118

TechImpact

APRIL 22, 2014

Start a hashtag contest. Use a common image, or run a consistent hashtag or caption contest. Try telling an entire story using images over the course of an entire month of week. The hard part often come from trying to link that need to your nonprofit. Be interactive. Build a narrative.

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Content Images Marketing Tips 123

NTEN

JANUARY 31, 2014

The contest is presented by NTEN, YouTube , and See3 Communications , with generous sponsorship by Cisco and the National Alliance for Media and Culture and the National Youth Media Network. See contest rules here. If your organization is not already a member, please sign up before you enter the contest.

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Award Video Cisco Open 100

Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

If you live in an area with some morbid history or well-known ghost stories, you can add a few stops on your scavenger hunt related to those creepy tidbits for your more daring donors. Ghost story contest. There’s nothing like a good ghost story when the weather gets chilly and the sun goes down. Costume contest.

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Ideas Fundraising Contest Movie 98

Tech Soup

JULY 23, 2013

TechSoup's Ale Bezdikian tested out Vine during TechSoup's Digital Storytelling Contest. At first glance, Montaj might seem like a cheap Vine rip-off as you only get five seconds instead of six to tell your story. Start gearing up for next year's TechSoup Digital Story Contest by checking out this year's winners.

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