Struggling 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.
A This or That post presents two lighthearted options for members to choose from, sparking quick and fun engagement.
Once or twice a week is ideal to keep interactions fresh and not overwhelm your feed.
Invite members to share why they chose their answer but keep it optional for a relaxed environment.
Yes, each template is designed to be inclusive and appropriate for all age groups.
Absolutely. Feel free to tweak wording or options to better reflect your community's focus.
Start with easy, relatable prompts and tag a few key members to join in and model participation.
Images or emojis can boost visibility, but plain text works well across all platforms.