Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Here’s an example of a video See3 produced in partnership with Charity Dynamics for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event. American Cancer Society saw a 10:1 return on investment from this effort. Her name was automatically inserted, and all she had to do was share the link.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Many people are under the impression climate change won’t cause problems in their lifetimes, so they don’t feel compelled to take action to stop it. Sometimes words alone just can’t convey how worrisome a problem has become, especially gradual ones such as climate change. These are just three examples of how the nonprofit sector could use VR.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

If you are an organization that supports breast cancer, find the people who are passionate about this cause. These people often have a story to share or are easily driven to action, making your cause that much more impactful in the community. Different causes need different people with unique passions and skill sets.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 20, 2018

She could probably provide similar information on your hospital’s cancer and orthopedic programs as well. In the meantime, there are several actions the two departments can take that will result in immediate and meaningful “wins.” Create storytelling squads. Typically it’s very little. Is it because marketers don’t care?

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The American Cancer Society: When prospects explore ways to give on the ACS website, they see a clear statement about what they can expect for their donation. Your gift means we can continue to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families. Don’t just tell someone about your work; show it in action.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 7, 2009

On the power of individual storytelling & fun. I wanted to turn this experience into something positive…so, basically, we released BlameDrewsCancer.com which allows you with a twitter hashtag, #blamedrewscancer , to blame anything you want on my cancer.” starts around 4:35).

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Classy

JULY 19, 2021

Livestrong posted a Facebook video during the shelter-in-place order about the ways their organization supports cancer survivors during a pandemic and beyond, and its powerful message drove more than 33,000 views. Check out our example to see this strategy in action. Learn the Science Behind Effective Nonprofit Videos. Take a look.

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Classy

JULY 13, 2021

This book will reveal what the data tells us about modern donors and their giving habits , as well as a step-by-step playbook of actions you can take right now to improve your current fundraising tactics. . Take action. Free Download: Your Guide to Nonprofit Storytelling. Download the 2021 State of Modern Philanthropy Report.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

It’s an acronym that stands for: Smart Measurable Actionable Realistic Time-Bound. No matter what action you choose, make sure you set some parameters: Are you limiting it to a specific time frame? Include a specific call to action in your soft launch. Include a clear call to action to donate. Obviously share them!

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Qgiv

JULY 29, 2021

Storytelling is an essential component of fundraising , and especially so when it comes to mobile fundraising. So, how exactly can your mobile fundraising affect and support your nonprofit storytelling? When it comes to storytelling with mobile fundraising, make sure to put your donors at the center of the story.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Up your storytelling game. Make sure your donation form is prominent in your navigation bar and that you include multiple calls to action (CTAs) throughout your site that lead to it. Include important calls to action. Up your storytelling game. Don’t forget about direct mail! Use social media. Find more major gifts.

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CauseVox

MAY 11, 2021

employed powerful visuals to grab your attention and storytelling designed to keep you reading. Remember that “raised awareness” in your online community does not automatically translate into action. Facebook Likes are nice, but engaging people and getting them to take your desired action is nicer!

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 27, 2020

Human storytelling. Or a breast cancer survivor who was pregnant when diagnosed, and she received care thanks to a grant provided to the hospital by Susan G. The strength of your campaign’s proof points won’t necessarily ensure success, but the strength of your storytelling with the right influencer partners will. Stacy Caprio.

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NTEN

MAY 3, 2011

The argument for stories In 2003, John Sadowsky and Loick Roche, two professors at the Grenoble Graduate School of Business in France, reviewed the major academic literature on storytelling and wrote a paper called, "The power of stories: a discussion of why stories are powerful". Explaining stories.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Put a matching gifts drive into action. Once you’ve reviewed your annual fundraising goal, set a goal specific to your new end-of-year campaign , and identified who you’ll be marketing the campaign to and how, you need to put your campaign plan into action by first putting it into writing. Host a hybrid event.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Consider sending a weekly email to rally the troops and let them know how the campaign is going, and what actions you need them to take. Nonprofit storytelling fuels fundraising. It’s what inspires action and helps donors understand why your cause matters. Include a clear call to action to donate. Celebrate Every Win.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2022

Consider sending a weekly email to rally the troops and let them know how the campaign is going, and what actions you need them to take. Nonprofit storytelling fuels fundraising. It’s what inspires action and helps donors understand why your cause matters. Include a clear call to action to donate. Celebrate Every Win.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2022

Consider sending a weekly email to rally the troops and let them know how the campaign is going, and what actions you need them to take. Nonprofit storytelling fuels fundraising. It’s what inspires action and helps donors understand why your cause matters. Include a clear call to action to donate. Celebrate Every Win.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

So if you treat all your actions as if I wouldn’t want this on Twitter, or the front page of “The New York Times,” then that’s a pretty good way to behave in life. . It could be, you know, my mom had cancer that’s why I’m doing this volunteer work for the cancer organization. .

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

We saw a nonprofit in cancer care raising, you know, almost three times more at their annual event because they did these four simple steps. You need to get better at storytelling, like strengthen those muscles and practice it and do it over and over again. One call-to-action. One simple focused call-to-action.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

From #batkid to #GivingTuesday, the Next Generation of American Giving to Content Marketing for Nonprofits , storytelling to social fundraising, retention rates to relationship building, the roundup below covers it all (and everything in between). More and more donors are giving online, especially towards the end of year. Checklists.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

And in 2018, as you saw, as I hurriedly got on to this to this presentation, I was diagnosed with cancer and I felt I needed to retire. One, it was strategic to get the board members there when the kids were there so they can see the program in action. Sabrina: Some physical storytelling element. Steven: That’s great.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

In May, 2009, Peter Dietz, founder of Social Actions , reflected on the future of online fundraising and wrote about a shift in donor expectations. Donors As Program Partners Not Just Check Writers. In 2010, we are likely to see more interaction - not with the organizations, but with the actual recipients of the dollars.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 19, 2006

The newest Big Vision podcast is up , and it is an interview with Ilyse Hogue, the Global Finance Campaign Director for the Rainforest Action Network and one of the founders of SmartMeme , a non-profit collective of long term organizers, strategists, trainers and communications professionals.

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