Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

An eye-catching opening, slick text animation, smooth transitions — these are all important elements of polished social videos. But what really makes a story shine is a strong, concise message, told in a way only your unique perspective and voice can. A few strong pieces of copy can help your video shine.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This GivingTuesday , no matter what your campaign or theme, you can’t go wrong spotlighting the stories of your volunteers. She made it fun with decorations and a staff photo contest. Staff got into the spirit with personalized doodles and videos. Like a timeless piece of music, gratitude has an incredibly long half-life.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 14, 2023

Interest Keepers: Post photos and videos of your work in action throughout your campaign. Tell stories about how lives have been changed and show powerful images of your work. Videos: Create at least one video for your campaign. Use powerful images to tell your story. A good video will be shared far and wide!

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

People who attend a fundraiser in person want to be wined and dined, to experience the atmosphere, watch an entertaining program, and raise their paddles in fun and energetic live auctions. They hired a professional emcee and professional auctioneer to run the event up on stage, and filled their outdoor venue with fun and thematic décor.

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Greater Giving

JULY 8, 2021

You Don’t Need a “Big Budget” to Achieve Fun. Select music for the stream, decorate the stage, and choose entertainment to suit their tastes and interests. Our client, Youth Music Project, put on a virtual event that kept their audience in mind and really resonated with them. “To Let Loose and Have a Good Time. Pre-record!

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Adding a fun sticker or two is also a nice added touch. Better yet, if appropriate, seat one beneficiary at each donor table, or at least, have them walk around and introduce themselves and share a story. Share the playlist with donors and let them experience the emotion through music. Avoid “pitching” the ask.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Donor appreciation events allow you to personally express your gratitude to your supporters while providing a fun and memorable event for them to attend. Donor appreciation events are meant to be fun! Movie night An inexpensive and fun donor appreciation idea is to host a movie night for your supporters.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

A music festival, food festival, or cultural festival, to name a few, can bring people together in some of the best ways. . We decided to highlight some of the ways that festival planners can find success in the age of COVID-19 through some recent success stories while providing potential avenues for you to achieve positive results!

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 16, 2011

Love List: A Have Fun, Do Good Holiday Gift Want a great do-good, feel-good holiday gift that doesn’t cost a dime? It's simple and fun to create. Play some music and maybe dig up a photo of the gift recipient. I've posted a video on Simply Celebrate that will give some ideas on creative ways to present your Love List.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to raise more money for your cause, a benefit concert is a perfect solution. Music is great at bringing communities together, and while it may take a lot of planning, hosting a benefit concert can be incredibly rewarding for both you and your supporters. What is a benefit concert?

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The goal of any fund-a-need appeal is simple: make asking for donations fun and easy by providing tangible examples of how funds will be used. Use video, PowerPoint, or other visual aids to help tell the story of why your cause is important. Same with stories and examples. Finally, use music!

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Every year, Spotify releases Spotify Wrapped —a year-end roundup of the top music that its tunes-loving audience listened to that year. It’s a fun and popular way for folks to rediscover and reconnect with their favorite tracks from 2022. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Candid (@candiddotorg).

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

These 31 ideas for online fundraising for nonprofits will help you reach your yearly goals and have fun while you do it! However, modern platforms, smartphones, and short video formats allow nonprofits to take advantage of this powerful tool in a number of ways. Here are 10 ways to use video in online fundraising for nonprofits.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

In 2019, Instagram entered the donation game with donation stickers that supporters can now add to their stories. Have a celebrity endorser or a connection with someone in film, music, or sports? For each donation, users receive photos, short stories, and explanations of how their dollars are effecting change globally.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Adding holiday filters, stickers, or music to social media stories promoting the fundraiser. If you’re running a Valentine’s Day campaign in support of rehabilitation services, for example, you could tell the story of someone who benefitted from those services and recently got married. Get creative with your digital strategy.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

A music festival, food festival, or cultural festival, to name a few, can bring people together in some of the best ways. . We decided to highlight some of the ways that festival planners can find success in the age of COVID-19 through some recent success stories while providing potential avenues for you to achieve positive results!

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Live entertainment, such as booking a band for attendees to enjoy live music or scheduling a distinctive speaker, can amp up donors about attending. If you’re hosting an auction highlight items with photos or videos. When marketing your event, use compelling stories. You want people to attend the event with the intent to donate.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

From peer-to-peer fun runs to bake sales, there’s no end to the types of fundraising events your nonprofit can host. Hosting a silent auction allows your nonprofit to: Provide supporters with an engaging, fun experience. Providing entertainment for your guests will keep your auction fun and engaging.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

That experience as a direct service provider can tell a truly impactful story. A beneficiary of the services you provide can tell their story and how donations helped them. These accounts can have a significant reach and it costs nothing to express your gratitude with a graphic, video, or heartfelt message. Final thoughts.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Give one of your event headliners or emcees the reins of your Instagram story for the day. Have them provide a backstage look at their event preparation by sharing video clips throughout the day. Tag your account in a story. Here are a few more ways to leverage Instagram during your event: Add updates to your Instagram Story.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Auctions are a classic fundraising event that can not only raise an impressive amount of money but also provide your supporters with a much needed night of fun. Whether you choose the Roaring 20’s or want to host an 80’s event, decade-themed fundraising auctions are some of the most fun occasions to both plan and attend.

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See3

JUNE 22, 2009

As part of the All For Good effort, YouTube has launched a new project called YouTube Video Volunteers. The goal is to match people with video skills (shooting, editing, music, etc.) Lots of organization could use help in developing more video assets and we say, great!

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Plan a main attraction to supplement your silent auction , such as: Music, which may be provided by a local band, DJ, or musician. Think of your nonprofit’s leaders, long-time volunteers, or beneficiaries who might have an inspiring story to tell. From critical fundraising mistakes to the million-dollar milestones, he’s seen it all.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Their friends and family will love supporting a loved one while also watching a fun movie in the comforts of their own home. To give all donors an at-home virtual screening, consider livestreaming the video online. These categories can be: Most money raised Most shares on a post Most likes Most views on a video. Pledge drive.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 24, 2012

This spring, The Big Wild launched Drawn to the Wild, a collaborative digital art project that invited Canadians to creatively contribute to a new version of a singer/songwriter Sarah Harmer’s music video and support the protection of part of the Niagara Escarpment at the same time. It helps if the activity is unique or fun.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2010

We are now planning to create a video platform for Ask a Curator, a website where members of the public will be able to find hundred of questions on Art, History and Science answered by leading experts from around the world. The website will also host live video question and answer sessions with curators on a regular basis.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 7, 2009

And I think it’s good that we’re building such a fun, vibrant community…but not good enough. On empathy & telling stories that matter. You may find some of these comments in the thoroughly engaging video as well, though some of the Ann’s more salient points didn’t make it into the footage. That is a huge mistake.”

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 1, 2007

As the host, I asked bloggers to post about, How Does Your Nonprofit Have Fun and Do Good? Your favorite fun, creative nonprofit campaign (i.e. How you make nonprofit work fun for you, your colleagues and constituents. Extra points if you include an amusing photo, cartoon or video with your post. fundraising, advocacy).

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Send Donors A Fun At-home Activity. Consider providing your donors with a fun at-home activity that relates to your mission that they can do in their free time. Take Advantage Of Video Conferencing And Streaming Tools. Streaming video isn’t just a valuable way for you to connect with donors individually.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2011

But, I’ll get to birthday fun in a minute. It also gave me an opportunity to share some stories about my experience as Visiting Scholar over the past 6 months coaching grantees in becoming Networked Nonprofits. In the video above, she talks about her love of music and philanthropy. This year my birthday (Jan.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2014

It’s got to be fun – games and activities can make a big difference. The execution details matter: flow, food, decorations, music. Sharing memories – stories, pictures – after the party keeps the good feeling going, and makes everyone want to attend next year. You want to make sure to capture those.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 30, 2009

We have talented members of the team that whip together graphics and even videos to promote these! It was fun singing along in the Bookshare holiday video. The Call of Stories: Teaching and the Moral Imagination 17. Disney High School Musical: Stories from East High #13 19. Pavi • What a great present!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Creative stuff: Things unique to your organization including the ability to create art, music, poetry, dance, etc. Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food? They can be a video interview with the donor about the mission. Send a video or audio “thank you” through social media or email. Plaque or award.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

If you’re worried about getting your donors to participate in your fundraisers, come up with fun, creative ideas that will get your supporters excited enough to spread the word to their friends and family. Warm your ovens up or get your paints and glitter ready for a fun cookie or ornament decorating party. Check out B.I.G.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Magic happens when social entrepreneurs, nonprofits leaders, technologists, and young people are brought together for a high energy, creative, and interactive event that exposes everyone to new ideas and stories. I was so happy to hear the story of how the event got started and the beginning of the network from Fernanda Bornhausen Sa.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 13, 2015

I just read a fun piece on Next Avenue called “5 Sesame Street Lessons We Need Again As Adults” by Bryce Kirchoff. Click here if you need some Sesame Street video time.). Think about movement and music. What Sesame Street Can Teach Us About the Giving Challenge – Guest Post by Susie Bowie. When All Else Fails, Dance.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

How Not to Choose a Donor Database Wednesday, November 13, 11:00 am PT: When Your Clients Tell the Story of Your Impact Thursday, November 14, 11:00 am PT Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Meet Your Funders Where They Are Friday, November 15, 11:00 am PT: Introduction to User-Centered Design Craving some in-person interaction with fellow NTEN members?

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