Tired of trying to keep your nonprofit community lively and engaged? Fun, quick prompts are a simple way to get everyone talking. Our This or That templates make it easy to spark lighthearted participation and bring your members together.
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This or That prompts work because they are quick, low-pressure, and universally appealing. By offering two easy options, you lower the barrier to participation, making it simple even for quieter members to join in. The playful, binary nature of the question invites snap decisions, which speeds up engagement and increases comment volume.
These posts also tap into people's desire to share opinions in a safe, friendly way. Since the choices are light and non-controversial, participants feel comfortable joining the conversation. Over time, this builds a habit of contribution and helps community members discover common interests and values, strengthening group connections.
Do you prefer volunteering indoors or outdoors?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer volunteering indoors or outdoors?"
Would you rather organize an event or participate in one?
💡 Example: "Would you rather organize an event or participate in one?"
Are you a morning volunteer or an afternoon volunteer?
💡 Example: "Are you a morning volunteer or an afternoon volunteer?"
Do you enjoy hands-on volunteering or behind-the-scenes work?
💡 Example: "Do you enjoy hands-on volunteering or behind-the-scenes work?"
Would you rather host a bake sale or a charity walk?
💡 Example: "Would you rather host a bake sale or a charity walk?"
Do you prefer working with kids or adults?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer working with kids or adults?"
Would you rather make phone calls or send emails to supporters?
💡 Example: "Would you rather make phone calls or send emails to supporters?"
Is your favorite nonprofit event virtual or in-person?
💡 Example: "Is your favorite nonprofit event virtual or in-person?"
Do you like planning fundraisers or volunteering at them?
💡 Example: "Do you like planning fundraisers or volunteering at them?"
Would you rather attend a training session or lead one?
💡 Example: "Would you rather attend a training session or lead one?"
Do you prefer short-term projects or long-term commitments?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer short-term projects or long-term commitments?"
Would you rather work at a donation drive or a community clean-up?
💡 Example: "Would you rather work at a donation drive or a community clean-up?"
Are you more about fundraising or spreading awareness?
💡 Example: "Are you more about fundraising or spreading awareness?"
Do you prefer team projects or solo volunteering?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer team projects or solo volunteering?"
Would you rather join a workshop or a panel discussion?
💡 Example: "Would you rather join a workshop or a panel discussion?"
Do you like creative projects or logistical tasks?
💡 Example: "Do you like creative projects or logistical tasks?"
Would you rather help at a food bank or an animal shelter?
💡 Example: "Would you rather help at a food bank or an animal shelter?"
Are you more motivated by impact stories or stats?
💡 Example: "Are you more motivated by impact stories or stats?"
Would you rather celebrate wins with a party or a thank-you note?
💡 Example: "Would you rather celebrate wins with a party or a thank-you note?"
Do you prefer sharing updates by video or by newsletter?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer sharing updates by video or by newsletter?"
Would you rather lead a volunteer group or support from the sidelines?
💡 Example: "Would you rather lead a volunteer group or support from the sidelines?"
Are you all about big events or small gatherings?
💡 Example: "Are you all about big events or small gatherings?"
Would you rather donate money or donate time?
💡 Example: "Would you rather donate money or donate time?"
Do you prefer working with local causes or global causes?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer working with local causes or global causes?"
Would you rather join a fundraising run or a silent auction?
💡 Example: "Would you rather join a fundraising run or a silent auction?"
Would you rather share a post or invite a friend to support us?
💡 Example: "Would you rather share a post or invite a friend to support us?"
Do you like helping with setup or cleanup at events?
💡 Example: "Do you like helping with setup or cleanup at events?"
Would you rather attend a skills training or a team-building activity?
💡 Example: "Would you rather attend a skills training or a team-building activity?"
Are you more about planning ahead or jumping in last minute?
💡 Example: "Are you more about planning ahead or jumping in last minute?"
Would you rather help with graphics or write copy for our cause?
💡 Example: "Would you rather help with graphics or write copy for our cause?"
Do you like working at information tables or being out in the field?
💡 Example: "Do you like working at information tables or being out in the field?"
Would you rather support with social media or website updates?
💡 Example: "Would you rather support with social media or website updates?"
Do you prefer learning by doing or by reading instructions?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer learning by doing or by reading instructions?"
Would you rather attend a volunteer appreciation lunch or get a thank you card?
💡 Example: "Would you rather attend a volunteer appreciation lunch or get a thank you card?"
Are you more into community gardening or neighborhood clean-ups?
💡 Example: "Are you more into community gardening or neighborhood clean-ups?"
Would you rather meet new people or work with old friends at events?
💡 Example: "Would you rather meet new people or work with old friends at events?"
Do you prefer sharing your story or hearing others' journeys?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer sharing your story or hearing others' journeys?"
Would you rather see impact updates monthly or quarterly?
💡 Example: "Would you rather see impact updates monthly or quarterly?"
Are you into creative fundraising or classic campaigns?
💡 Example: "Are you into creative fundraising or classic campaigns?"
Would you rather help with outreach or event logistics next month?
💡 Example: "Would you rather help with outreach or event logistics next month?"
Do you prefer action days or awareness weeks for our cause?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer action days or awareness weeks for our cause?"
To implement these templates, simply copy and paste a prompt into your community's feed or group. Choose a time when engagement tends to dip or schedule them regularly to create a fun routine. Encourage members to explain their choices for deeper interaction, but keep it optional to maintain a relaxed vibe. Rotate topics to keep things fresh and relevant to your nonprofit's mission.
These This or That prompts work on all platforms. For forums or Facebook Groups, post as a text update and pin for visibility. On Instagram or Stories, use the poll feature. In Slack or Teams, post in a dedicated channel and encourage replies. Adapt the format to fit each platform's features while keeping the tone casual and inviting.
This or That posts are a great way to educate your community about the breadth of your nonprofit’s impact. Frame questions such as 'Would you rather volunteer at our food pantry (direct service) or join our legislative advocacy team?' This invites supporters to engage with both aspects, sparks discussion about organizational priorities, and helps identify what resonates most with your audience.
Try prompts like 'Would you rather see our next fundraiser support Project A (donor-funded) or Project B (grant-funded)?' or 'Which impact story interests you more: one made possible by individual donors, or one through a major foundation grant?' This helps educate your audience about funding sources and fosters transparency around resource allocation.
Use prompts such as 'Would you prefer a one-time event volunteer role or a recurring weekly commitment?' or 'Are you drawn to hands-on field work or behind-the-scenes administrative tasks?' This can generate valuable dialogue around volunteer needs and capacity, helping match supporters to appropriate opportunities.
Educate your audience by asking, 'If you could grant $10,000 to our nonprofit, would you earmark it for a specific program (restricted) or allow us to use it where it's needed most (unrestricted)?' This can spark important conversations about nonprofit sustainability, operational flexibility, and donor preferences.
Frame prompts like 'Would you rather see our next outreach event in Neighborhood X or Neighborhood Y?' or 'Should our next educational program focus on youth or seniors?' This not only raises awareness of the different groups you serve but also invites input on program priorities and community needs.
Create posts such as 'Would you be more likely to attend an in-person gala or a virtual fundraiser?' or 'Do you prefer silent auctions or peer-to-peer fundraising challenges?' This lets you assess supporter preferences for event formats, which is especially valuable for planning inclusive and successful fundraising activities.
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