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Big thank you to Fiona Atkinson at F&P (Fundraising & Philanthropy) for giving me the opportunity to spotlight the opportunity gaming offers for the non-profit sector. The Interactive Games & Entertainment Association (IGEA) #AustPlays Report released last week demonstrates how 21 million Australians enjoy games and why they share a positive attitude towards games. Games already make the world a better place, but they have the power to make an even bigger, positive impact when gaming communities and charitable causes align. https://lnkd.in/gYWp2aHM

Calling all gamers with a heart for giving back! Are you passionate about making a difference and love to stream your gameplay? Friends of Karen is looking for a host to lead a virtual fundraiser in support of Friends of Karen's critically ill children and their families. If you're ready to use your gaming skills for good, DM us to learn more about hosting a virtual fundraiser. #HostForGood #VirtualFundraiser #NonProfit #gamingcommunity #gamersunite #gaminglife #gameon #gamingworld #gamerforlife #gamergirl #gamingaddict #gamingislife #gaminglove #gamingfun #gamingnews #gamingmemes #gamingsetup #gamingpc #gamingconsole #gamingstreamer #gamingtournament #gamingreviews #gamingtips #gaminginspiration

Say hello to another new client - Gamers Engaged! Gamers Engaged aims to revolutionize the way the games industry engages with philanthropy. Gamers Engaged creates meaningful change in our society by connecting individuals and games industry companies with high-impact nonprofits that can utilize their time, treasure, and talent to make a difference. Their long-standing signature event is “The Gauntlet” - an annual day of games and giving. Teams come together to compete in a gauntlet of tabletop games, while raising money for nonprofits. This event is held at Mox Boarding House in Bellevue, WA. The Gauntlet is returning in 2024 - stay turned! We rolled a natural 20 with this one. Common Great Consultants Caroline and Kirsten are both passionate about the intersection of games and philanthropy, knowing the gaming industry - and gamers - can make a HUGE IMPACT on moving nonprofit missions forward. We’re thrilled to work on an engagement plan with founder and CEO Lyla Ross to help Gamers Engaged on their next big quest. Here’s how you can get engaged with Gamers Engaged: - Follow on LinkedIn at Gamers Engaged - Tag a gamer - or gaming company - who needs to learn about Gamers Engaged - Donate at www.gamersengaged.org to support their mission Play on! #GamersGiveBack #GameForGood #CharityGaming #PlayForChange #GamingForACause #DonateThroughPlay #GamerPhilanthropy #LevelUpForCharity #GameChangers #SupportingNonprofits #GamerGenerosity #PlayWithPurpose #GameForACause #StreamForGood #Gamers4Change #GivingThroughGaming

🎮 What is Gaming for Good? It is one of the key trends of 2024 as more charities find creative and innovative ways to raise money and deliver their services. 🤓 So what is it? Gaming for Good is when individuals or teams raise money for charitable causes by playing video games. Normally, people will record themselves when they are playing and broadcast it live for others to watch online. During the broadcast, links can be provided for viewers to make donations. The proceeds from advertisement can also be donated to the charity. These initiatives also raise awareness of charitable causes and charities. Interested in learning more? Let us know below in the comments section! We can provide case studies and information on the best platforms to use and how to find the right video game player to help you! #gamingforgood #fundraising #innovation #videogames

Here's your chance to support a better, sustainable future of the gaming industry. A group of amazing video game organizations have launched a charity fundraiser: 1. International Game Developers Association (IGDA®) 2. Women in Games International (WIGI) 3. Take This, Inc. 4. IGDA Foundation 4. Game to Grow 5. The Global Game Jam Please watch this video, to learn more about "Stronger Together in Games". To support them, click the link in the comments to donate to their campaign. If you don't have the funds to support them financially, please share this post. How have video games made a positive impact on your life or your mental health? #Gaming #MentalHealth #GivingTuesday

Embracing the digital age has transformed fundraising, and gaming is at the forefront of this revolution. 🎮 Charities are now tapping into the gaming community, harnessing the power of live streams to reach a global audience and raise funds in innovative ways. From 24-hour gaming marathons to in-game charity events, the possibilities are endless. If you're looking to start your own gaming fundraiser, remember it's all about engagement and making it simple for donors to contribute. With platforms like Give as You Live Donate, setting up is streamlined, allowing gamers to focus on what they do best - playing and streaming their favourite games for a good cause. Check out this comprehensive guide for more insights on getting started with gaming fundraising 💻 #Fundraising #IncomeGeneration #FundraisingInnovation #individualgiving

Impact Update! 🚨 As of today, over 70 GO Karts have been delivered to 25 hospitals in 3 countries thanks to the incredible efforts of the Hermitcraft community. 🎮 In 2023, their community came together and raised over $400K, which funded over 100+ GO Karts for hospitals around the globe. 🌎 The remaining batch of GO Karts is scheduled to arrive throughout the rest of 2023, with their total fleet providing over 200,000 gaming experiences each year. For more information check out the link in the comments. #fundraising #nonprofit #gaming #livestreaming

Next month, the dynamic Games Done Quick community will be together (online AND IRL!) for seven days of gaming for good at Awesome Games Done Quick 2024. But what exactly is gaming for good? Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) is the perfect example, with hundreds of all-star gamers from around the world meeting to speedrun—play as fast as possible—their favorite games. People around the globe tune in online and in person to watch the "best of the best" while making donations to support cancer prevention and early detection. Games Done Quick has raised over $46 million for charities since 2009—and we are honored to be their partner. Interested in sponsoring #AGDQ2024? Get your name in front of thousands of viewers and align your brand with a good cause! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Rm3YCR For more information, email Tara Williams at tara.williams@preventcancer.org. #charity #gaming #marathon #fundraiser #sponsorshipopportunity #cancerprevention #earlydetection

Here is the information for our event next month!! Please be sure to share with everyone that wants to have fun, meet some really great people, and let some stress out throwing an ax all for a good cause! Right click on the hyperlink on the flyer and chose to open the hyperlink to register. No need to RSVP to me for this one!!! https://lnkd.in/efWw-JtY Let the games begin!!!! #parkinsonsawareness #charityfundraiser #axethrowing

10 things I learned during the SpecialEffect charity pub quiz in Leamington Spa last night:- 1/ I'm terrible at maths - but then again, so is the Kwalee IT department 2/ Pound for pound, dung beatles are more powerful than ants 3/ William Cox never played the Mandolin (which has 8 strings, apparently) 4/ My PCC marketing team don't know where the Mariana Trench is 5/ Ben Forrester talks a good game but isn't a Jessie J fan 6/ Playground Games would be an awesome party host, judging by their bar tab topping up skills 7/ Game of Thrones had 8 seasons (2 too many by most accounts) 8/ Just because we're a games company doesn't mean we know everything about games (yes, I'm talking to you Emma Green Tom Bromwich Madison Plantier Matthew Barter Aiden Quinney Benjamin Lloyd) 9/ Kwalee employees listen to more than the recommended daily amount of Dolly Parton tunes 10/ Special Effect do life changing work optimising inclusion, enjoyment and quality of life by helping people with physical disabilities to play games - they deserve your support, which you can do here:- https://lnkd.in/ekKpn_zW   Many thanks to Nick Streeter, SpecialEffect, the team who ran everything, our hosts for the night Softcat plc and our fellow games companies for their huge generosity. #gamesindustry #pcgames #consolegames #charity