Looking for a fun way to engage your nonprofit community and spark creativity? Caption This posts invite members to add witty or heartfelt captions to an image, making participation lighthearted and accessible. These templates make it simple to add playful interaction to your community, no matter your cause.
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Caption This content taps into the universal appeal of humor and imagination. By showcasing a relatable or unexpected image, you offer members a low-pressure way to express themselves and connect with your mission. This format lowers barriers for participation, especially for those who might not usually speak up, by making responses short and fun.
This approach also strengthens community bonds by inviting members to contribute creatively and react to each other's ideas. As members share captions, they reveal their personalities and sense of humor, making the space feel more welcoming and lively. For nonprofits, it is a chance to link your cause to everyday moments or funny scenarios, creating positive associations and boosting engagement.
Caption this photo from our last volunteer day. What do you think is happening here?
💡 Example: "Caption this photo from our last volunteer day. What do you think is happening here?"
Our mascot is up to something! Add your best caption below.
💡 Example: "Our mascot is up to something! Add your best caption below."
What would you name this scene? Caption this moment in the comments.
💡 Example: "What would you name this scene? Caption this moment in the comments."
If this photo could talk, what would it say?
💡 Example: "If this photo could talk, what would it say?"
Imagine a headline for this image. Share your funniest idea!
💡 Example: "Imagine a headline for this image. Share your funniest idea!"
What do you think our team member was thinking here?
💡 Example: "What do you think our team member was thinking here?"
Give this animal a voice! Caption this furry friend.
💡 Example: "Give this animal a voice! Caption this furry friend."
What would you say if you were in this picture?
💡 Example: "What would you say if you were in this picture?"
Can you make our founder laugh? Caption this throwback photo!
💡 Example: "Can you make our founder laugh? Caption this throwback photo!"
Caption this: The moment you realize you forgot your donation receipt.
💡 Example: "Caption this: The moment you realize you forgot your donation receipt."
What should the title of this photo be?
💡 Example: "What should the title of this photo be?"
Our volunteers in action! Caption this energetic moment.
💡 Example: "Our volunteers in action! Caption this energetic moment."
What would you text your friend if you saw this happening?
💡 Example: "What would you text your friend if you saw this happening?"
Fill in the blank: This photo looks like _____
💡 Example: "Fill in the blank: This photo looks like a group of superheroes!"
Write a movie title for this image.
💡 Example: "Write a movie title for this image."
What is the first word that comes to mind when you see this photo?
💡 Example: "What is the first word that comes to mind when you see this photo?"
If this were a meme, what would the caption say?
💡 Example: "If this were a meme, what would the caption say?"
Share a caption that includes the word 'hope.'
💡 Example: "Share a caption that includes the word 'hope.'"
Imagine this is a comic strip. What would the speech bubble say?
💡 Example: "Imagine this is a comic strip. What would the speech bubble say?"
What would you caption this if it was used in our annual report?
💡 Example: "What would you caption this if it was used in our annual report?"
Give this moment a funny or inspiring caption.
💡 Example: "Give this moment a funny or inspiring caption."
Caption this and we might feature your idea in our next newsletter.
💡 Example: "Caption this and we might feature your idea in our next newsletter."
What would the title of this chapter in our story be?
💡 Example: "What would the title of this chapter in our story be?"
Pretend you are the photographer. What would you name this shot?
💡 Example: "Pretend you are the photographer. What would you name this shot?"
If this photo had a soundtrack, what would it be called?
💡 Example: "If this photo had a soundtrack, what would it be called?"
What is the most creative caption you can think of for this?
💡 Example: "What is the most creative caption you can think of for this?"
Caption this photo with a quote about kindness.
💡 Example: "Caption this photo with a quote about kindness."
Give this image a title fit for a nonprofit superhero.
💡 Example: "Give this image a title fit for a nonprofit superhero."
What would you say to inspire others if you were in this scene?
💡 Example: "What would you say to inspire others if you were in this scene?"
If you had to sum up our mission in one caption, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If you had to sum up our mission in one caption, what would it be?"
Caption this using only three words.
💡 Example: "Caption this using only three words."
What would an animal in this picture say about our cause?
💡 Example: "What would an animal in this picture say about our cause?"
If you could add a thought bubble, what would it read?
💡 Example: "If you could add a thought bubble, what would it read?"
Make us smile! Caption this photo with your best pun.
💡 Example: "Make us smile! Caption this photo with your best pun."
What title would you give this picture if it was in a museum?
💡 Example: "What title would you give this picture if it was in a museum?"
Caption this: The face you make when the grant gets approved.
💡 Example: "Caption this: The face you make when the grant gets approved."
Give this community hero a creative nickname.
💡 Example: "Give this community hero a creative nickname."
What would you write on a greeting card inspired by this photo?
💡 Example: "What would you write on a greeting card inspired by this photo?"
If this was a still from a documentary, what would the narrator say?
💡 Example: "If this was a still from a documentary, what would the narrator say?"
Imagine this is your profile photo. What would your bio say?
💡 Example: "Imagine this is your profile photo. What would your bio say?"
Caption this with a message of encouragement to our volunteers.
💡 Example: "Caption this with a message of encouragement to our volunteers."
Pick an image that reflects your nonprofit's values, activities, or a relatable situation. Post the image with a Caption This prompt, using one of the templates below. Encourage members to add their captions in the comments or replies. Highlight the most creative or funny responses in follow-up posts or newsletters to motivate ongoing participation. Rotate image themes - from event photos to animal mascots - to keep things fresh.
For all platforms: Use high-quality, clear images that display well on both mobile and desktop. On channels with threaded comments (like Facebook or Slack), encourage members to reply to each other's captions. Use hashtags like #CaptionThis or your nonprofit's branded tag for visibility. On Instagram, consider using the Stories question sticker for real-time submissions.
When creating Caption This posts, select images that showcase your mission’s impact—like volunteers in action or community events—while ensuring beneficiary privacy by avoiding identifiable faces or sensitive contexts. Encourage captions that focus on the positive outcomes or the broader cause, rather than individual stories, to maintain confidentiality while still engaging your community.
Images that depict volunteers at work, behind-the-scenes moments, fundraising events, or tangible outcomes of your programs (like a completed community garden or a packed donation box) resonate well. These scenarios invite creative captions while reinforcing your mission, prompting donors and volunteers to emotionally connect and share their involvement.
Choose images that subtly reference deeper issues—like an empty classroom to highlight education gaps or a legislative rally for advocacy work. Prompt your community to caption these with thought-provoking or awareness-raising statements. Follow up by sharing facts in the comments, transforming engagement into an educational opportunity unique to the nonprofit sector.
Yes, Caption This posts can creatively showcase volunteering in a relatable way. Use images of volunteers in action or prepping for events, and prompt captions around teamwork or impact. This not only highlights the culture and camaraderie of your organization but can also spark interest among those considering volunteering, making these posts a soft recruitment tool.
To avoid mission drift, carefully curate images and provide clear caption guidelines that encourage respectful, mission-aligned responses. For sensitive topics, suggest captions that uplift, inspire, or reflect your organization’s values. Always moderate comments and use these posts to reinforce—not dilute—your core mission, maintaining authenticity while fostering engagement.
Tag or personally invite board members and major donors to participate by captioning images that reflect campaign milestones or successful projects. You can also feature images from events they supported. Encourage them to share their captions publicly, which not only increases visibility but also demonstrates leadership engagement, motivating broader community involvement.
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