Make My Non-Profit Run Better - 2012 > Process

Process

Step 1 – Register your non-profit

• Registration for the 2012 Make My Non-Profit Run Better contest begins June 13.
• Non-profit organizations will have four weeks to complete the registration form available on the RK Dixon website. Registered non-profits will be broken into four distinct zones, which are based on geographical regions.
• Online registration ends at 5 p.m. on July 11. All entries must be postmarked by July 11.

Step 2 - First round of online voting

• The first round of public online voting will take place July 18 – July 25 at 5 p.m.
• Your story and information will be listed online at RKDixon.com for the public to review.
• As a participant, we encourage you to utilize the prepared marketing materials to encourage supporters to cast their online votes.
• This round of voting will narrow the contestants down to a group of five finalists in each of the four geographical zones. You can vote one time per day, per computer.
• Make sure to tell family, coworkers and friends to visit the website and vote for your organization! 

Step 3 - Second round of online voting

• The second round of online voting will take place August 3 – August 10 at 5 p.m.
• During this round, the public will narrow the finalists to the winning organizations. 
• During this phase we will ask you to develop a short YouTube video that demonstrates your need and what service you provide in your community. The TV sponsors in your zone will help promote your cause August 3 – August 10.
• Make sure to tell your supporters to vote again!

Step 4 - Top 4 finalists and winner announcement

• Votes are counted to determine the winning organizations the week of August 20.
• The top winning organization will receive an office technology makeover valued at up to $15,000. The first runner up will receive a prize valued at $10,000, and the two remaining winners will receive a prize valued at $5,000. In addition, RK Dixon will award eight other entrants with a prize valued at up to $1,000 each.

There is no purchase necessary to participate in the contest.