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Using the Social Web to Make Local Impact

NetWits

Friday, October 2, 2009, is LIVE STRONG Day. As part of the LIVESTRONG Action campaign the LIVE STRONG day is focused on unifying people from all around the world through local events and activities that celebrate cancer survivorship. It’s also designed to generate awareness and foster support so the world can be freed from cancer.

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Are Memes Really Just Slacktivism?

Care2

Many thought the meme was connected to raising breast cancer awareness, but that was not the intention behind it. After some research, it turns out that this meme was started in December of 2009 in Canada. The point is to see how far we can spread breast cancer awareness … and make the men wonder what’s up :) ".

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How St. Jude Connected with the Next Generation of Donors for a Record Fundraising Year

Saleforce Nonprofit

Founded in 1957, the American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC) was established as the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Pediatric cancer has not rested during this pandemic, and we have a lot of work to do. Rick was named the President and Chief Executive Officer of ALSAC in September 2009. Between St.

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Getting Attention Nonprofit Tagline Awards Winners Announced

Amy Sample Ward

Both large and small nonprofits earned top honors this week for their attention-getting taglines, demonstrating again that an organization of any size can craft a powerful, pithy motto to build awareness and connect with its key audiences. 2009 TAGLINE AWARD WINNERS. © — PA Breast Cancer Coalition. Arts & Culture: Big Sky.

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Sports for Good—How Players are Making a Lasting Impact

NonProfit Hub

No, the Huskers didn’t make it to the Big Dance; but every year the Nebraska Basketball team dedicates a day where fans, teammates and coaching staff all wear the iconic yellow #AveryStrong shirts to raise awareness not just for Avery, but for thousands like him with the need for a bone marrow transplant. The PGA Tour.

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Free Live Interactive Event: Future of Fundraising

Tech Soup

While there are many new and exciting organizations and platforms emerging we are speaking with three we know at the forefront - Causes.com, American Cancer Society, and StartSomeGood.com. In 2007 when the platform launched, Causes grew in popularity and awareness as people used their Birthday Wish to raise money for their favorite nonprofit.

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Guest Post by Amanda Rose: Reflections on Cause Fatigue

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Where Twestival Global focused all of its energy on one cause, on one day; Twestival Local, taking place the weekend of 10-13 September 2009, has the potential to impact hundreds of causes. It is my hope that with Twestival Local, even nominated causes which aren’t selected as a final recipient feel an impact in awareness. .