Struggling to spark meaningful discussions in your nonprofit community? Fact or Fiction posts are a proven way to get members thinking, talking, and coming back for more. Use these ready-made templates to challenge assumptions and educate your audience while creating memorable moments.
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Fact or Fiction content taps into our natural curiosity and desire to test our knowledge. Presenting a challenge or myth makes members pause, consider their own beliefs, and engage with the community by sharing their guesses. This interactive approach breaks the ice, encourages participation from all types of members, and often leads to informative discussions.
For nonprofit communities, these posts can highlight important truths, debunk common misconceptions, and educate members about your cause or impact. By using credible sources for your answers, you also build trust and authority, making your community a go-to resource for accurate information.
Fact or Fiction prompts are also highly shareable, giving your members something fun to talk about outside the community. This not only increases engagement but also helps spread awareness about your nonprofit's mission.
Fact or Fiction: Donations made online are less secure than those made by mail.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Donations made online are less secure than those made by mail. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Volunteering just one hour can make a measurable impact.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Volunteering just one hour can make a measurable impact. Agree or disagree?"
Fact or Fiction: Nonprofits do not pay any taxes at all.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Nonprofits do not pay any taxes at all. Is this true?"
Fact or Fiction: Every dollar donated directly funds our programs.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Every dollar donated directly funds our programs. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Anyone can start a nonprofit organization.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Anyone can start a nonprofit organization."
Fact or Fiction: Nonprofits can legally earn a profit from their activities.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Nonprofits can legally earn a profit from their activities. What is your guess?"
Fact or Fiction: Nonprofits are not allowed to pay their staff.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Nonprofits are not allowed to pay their staff. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Our organization is older than 20 years.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Our organization is older than 20 years. Take a guess!"
Fact or Fiction: Most funding for nonprofits comes from grants.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Most funding for nonprofits comes from grants. Agree or disagree?"
Fact or Fiction: Volunteering can help improve your mental health.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Volunteering can help improve your mental health. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: All nonprofits are required to have a board of directors.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All nonprofits are required to have a board of directors. Yes or no?"
Fact or Fiction: Donations to our nonprofit are always tax-deductible.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Donations to our nonprofit are always tax-deductible. What is your answer?"
Fact or Fiction: Nonprofits can participate in political campaigns.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Nonprofits can participate in political campaigns. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Volunteering can count as work experience on a resume.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Volunteering can count as work experience on a resume. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: The majority of nonprofits have paid staff members.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The majority of nonprofits have paid staff members. What is your guess?"
Fact or Fiction: Nonprofits can only operate in one country.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Nonprofits can only operate in one country."
Fact or Fiction: You must be a member to volunteer with us.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You must be a member to volunteer with us. True or false?"
Fact or Fiction: Nonprofits and charities are the same thing.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Nonprofits and charities are the same thing. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Our nonprofit was founded by volunteers.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Our nonprofit was founded by volunteers. Can you guess?"
Fact or Fiction: All donations, no matter how small, are valuable.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All donations, no matter how small, are valuable. Agree or disagree?"
Fact or Fiction: Nonprofits are only allowed to spend money on their cause.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Nonprofits are only allowed to spend money on their cause. What is your answer?"
Fact or Fiction: Volunteers are legally protected against liability.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Volunteers are legally protected against liability. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Our organization has served over 10,000 people.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Our organization has served over 10,000 people. Can you guess?"
Fact or Fiction: Nonprofits cannot own property.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Nonprofits cannot own property. True or false?"
Fact or Fiction: Grant funding is guaranteed every year.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Grant funding is guaranteed every year. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Our nonprofit has more than 100 volunteers.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Our nonprofit has more than 100 volunteers. Take a guess!"
Fact or Fiction: Nonprofits are always small organizations.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Nonprofits are always small organizations. What is your answer?"
Fact or Fiction: You can only volunteer in person.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You can only volunteer in person. Agree or disagree?"
Fact or Fiction: Our nonprofit focuses on both local and global issues.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Our nonprofit focuses on both local and global issues. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Most nonprofits are run entirely by volunteers.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Most nonprofits are run entirely by volunteers. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Donating time is as valuable as donating money.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Donating time is as valuable as donating money. What is your view?"
Fact or Fiction: Nonprofits cannot sell products.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Nonprofits cannot sell products. True or false?"
Fact or Fiction: Our nonprofit uses 100 percent renewable energy.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Our nonprofit uses 100 percent renewable energy. Guess the answer!"
Fact or Fiction: Nonprofits have to report their finances publicly.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Nonprofits have to report their finances publicly. What is your answer?"
Fact or Fiction: Only adults can volunteer for our programs.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Only adults can volunteer for our programs. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: The nonprofit sector is one of the largest employers in the US.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The nonprofit sector is one of the largest employers in the US. Agree or disagree?"
Fact or Fiction: Our nonprofit was featured in national media last year.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Our nonprofit was featured in national media last year. Can you guess?"
Fact or Fiction: Nonprofits cannot partner with for-profit companies.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Nonprofits cannot partner with for-profit companies. What is your answer?"
Fact or Fiction: Donating goods is never as helpful as donating money.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Donating goods is never as helpful as donating money. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Our nonprofit has helped start other organizations.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Our nonprofit has helped start other organizations. Can you guess?"
Fact or Fiction: You need special skills to volunteer here.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You need special skills to volunteer here. True or false?"
Fact or Fiction: Our nonprofit celebrated a big milestone this year.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Our nonprofit celebrated a big milestone this year. What do you think?"
To use these templates, simply copy and paste your chosen prompt into your community platform. Customize the statement to align with your nonprofit's focus or current campaigns. Encourage members to share their thoughts in the comments or through polls. After enough guesses, reveal the answer with a short explanation and a credible source if possible. Mix in these posts regularly to keep engagement high and knowledge flowing.
Since these templates work on all platforms, adapt the format to suit your space. Use polls or quizzes where available for faster participation. On forums or email, encourage members to reply with their thoughts. For social media, use engaging visuals or short videos to illustrate the statement. Always follow up with the answer to close the loop and maintain trust.
Aim for once a week or biweekly to keep engagement high without overwhelming your members.
Yes. Always follow up with the correct answer and a brief explanation to maintain trust and learning.
Focus on misconceptions about your cause, nonprofit operations, volunteering, and impact. Make it relevant and surprising.
Absolutely. These posts work well for live Q and A sessions, workshops, or training to boost interaction.
Encourage respectful discussion and always reference credible sources when sharing the correct answer.
Yes. Adjust the level of detail or sensitivity based on your audience but the format is effective for both.
These templates work well on all platforms, including forums, social media, chats, and email newsletters.