The grand prize winner of the Show Us Where You Work! Facebook Contest will receive an in-depth social media consultation for their nonprofit with Heather Mansfield of Nonprofit Tech for Good. With an objective eye and knowledge gained from nearly 20 years of experience utilizing the Internet for fundraising, community building and advocacy, Heather will review:
Five finalists will each receive a copy of Heather’s book Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. The finalists and grand prize winner will be announced on 9 February 2015 and their entries will be posted on the Microsoft Asia Pacific Citizenship Facebook page and the Microsoft Asia Pacific Citizenship blog.All eligible entries will be reviewed by a judging panel of Microsoft representatives. The top 5 entries will be awarded finalist prizes. The most creative, humourous or inspiring entry (as determined by the judging panel, in its sole discretion) will win the grand prize. Please note that the winner of the grand prize must abide by the following timing and conditions:
Nonprofits must be registered in Australia or New Zealand and meet Microsoft eligibility guidelines.Do you have questions? Check out our FAQs or email us at tech4gd@microsoft.com.By entering this contest, you agree to the terms and conditions.
Microsoft New Zealand – Nonprofit EligibilityNew Zealand Charities, Voluntary and Community groups with charitable status must have a Charities Register Number (CRN).Please check for the CRN at The Charities Register.Microsoft Australia – Nonprofit EligibilityQualifying Australia organisations will possess an Australian Business Number and be non-government income tax exempt ITE nonprofit organisations.Please check for the ABN and income tax status at ABN registration/Australian Taxation Office.Please check for registered charities at the Australian Not for Profits and Charitable Commission.General Eligibility Criteria:Organisations involved in the following activities are eligible to enter the “Show Us Where You Work!” Facebook Contest:
The following additional organisations are INELIGIBLE to enter the “Show Us Where You Work!” Facebook Contest:
1. What are the dates of the Contest?(a) Contest opens: 12:01 am on 12 January 2015 in Australia (Australian Western Standard Time – AWST) / 5:01 am on 12 January 2015 in New Zealand(b) Contest closes: 11:59 pm on 30 January 2015 in Australia (Australian Western Standard Time – AWST) / 4:59 am on 31 January 2015 in New Zealand(c) Final judging period and winners notification period – 2 February 2015 through 6 February 2015(d) Winners announced – 9 February 20152. Who can enter the Contest?The Contest is open to registered nonprofits in Australia or New Zealand which meet Microsoft’s eligibility criteria. Please see here for Australian eligibility and New Zealand eligibility. If entering as an individual, you must be employed by or certified to represent the organisation on whose behalf you’re entering the contest. Microsoft reserves the right to verify an individual's and organisation’s eligibility to participate in this Contest.You are not eligible to enter this Contest if:(a) you are an employee or intern of Microsoft Corporation, or an employee of a Microsoft subsidiary;(b) you are involved in any part of the execution or administration of this Contest;(c) you are an immediate family member of (parent, sibling, spouse or child) or household member of a Microsoft employee, an employee of a Microsoft subsidiary or a person involved in any part of the administration and execution of this Contest;(d) you are associated with this Contest or are involved in judging.If you are a Microsoft campus representative (for example, a Microsoft Student Partner) and you meet the eligibility criteria set forth above, you may enter the Contest, but you are prohibited from using any resources which are not also broadly available to all other students including without limitation Microsoft property; Microsoft networks, hardware tools and technology resources and/or the counsel of Microsoft employees, in connection with the submission of your entry. If you have any questions, please contact us.3. What do you have to do to enter the Contest?(a) Post a photo of yourself where you work, which could be at your desk, with your clients or beneficiaries, or wherever you normally make things happen for your nonprofit. Have fun and be creative!(b) Post your photo on the Contest Post over at the Microsoft Citizenship Asia Pacific Facebook page, by leaving your photo in the comment section. Alternatively, you can send your photo entry through a private message to us on our Facebook Page or to this email address: tech4gd@microsoft.com. Make sure you write the name of the nonprofit you represent and the country where your organisation is located (Australia or New Zealand nonprofits only) in the comment field.(c) Language: Submissions must be submitted in English.4. How are the winners determined?All eligible entries received during the submission period will be screened to make certain they have met all contest requirements. A judging panel consisting of representatives from Microsoft will review the entries and shortlist 5 finalists.5. Can I enter more than once?Your nonprofit, or individuals representing your nonprofit, may submit multiple entries, but only one entry per nonprofit can make it to the top 5.6. What can I win?The grand prize winner will receive: An in-depth social media consultation for your nonprofit with Heather Mansfield of Nonprofit Tech for Good. (See further details of the consultation below).The 5 finalists will each receive: A copy of “Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits” by Heather Mansfield of Nonprofit Tech for GoodThe finalists and grand prize winner will be announced on Monday, 9 February 2015, and their entries will be posted on the Microsoft Citizenship Asia Pacific Facebook page and the Microsoft Asia Pacific Citizenship blog.7. I entered but I don't see my entry on the Microsoft Citizenship Asia Pacific Facebook page. Did you get it?Please post your entry again, send your photo entry to us through a private message on our Facebook Page or email it to us at tech4gd@microsoft.com. Make sure you write the name of the nonprofit you represent and the country where your organisation is located (Australia and New Zealand nonprofits only). Microsoft reserves the right to remove (or not publish) any entries which do not comply with the terms and conditions.8. Once I register for the contest, how will my information be used?Once your entry is posted, it will appear on our Facebook page. No other personal information will be collected. Winners will be contacted through direct messaging in Facebook to collect contact and mailing details for prizes. This information will not be stored/reused once the prizes have been awarded.9. Is eligibility based on country of operations or registration for my nonprofit?Eligibility is based on the country in which the nonprofit is registered (Australia or New Zealand nonprofits only). Nonprofits performing work or delivering services in either Australia or New Zealand without a legal, registered entity in either of those two countries that meets Microsoft’s eligibility criteria are not eligible for this contest. See Australia or New Zealand eligibility to see whether you are eligible.10. What are Microsoft’s nonprofit eligibility criteria in Australia and New Zealand?Please read Microsoft’s eligibility criteria for nonprofits in Australia.Please read Microsoft’s eligibility criteria for nonprofits in New Zealand.11. What if my nonprofit is not available for the social media consultation during the time listed in February?If your nonprofit has won the grand prize, but is not available during the times listed for the social media consultation, you must forfeit the prize. The delivery times of the grand prize are final.12. I have additional questions.If you have additional questions, please email us at tech4gd@microsoft.com.