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Cancer Council SA Ambassador Project

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

When Cancer Council SA (that’s South Australia, not South Africa) started the Ambassador Project as an experiment in revitalizing volunteerism and community fundraising , jumping in to the social media pond was not even on the agenda. Wading into the social media pond … one step at a time guest post by Matt Sarre.

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Is it a movement or a moment?

Candid

Given this level of interest, some nonprofits are applying the phrase to such a broad range of activities it is becoming watered down. For example, across East Africa, our teams work with Youth Champions to elevate awareness of the drivers of hunger, including the climate crisis, conflict, and chronic inequality.

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11 Creative Charity Fundraising Event Ideas

CauseVox

I’m not one to jump into a freezing cold lake, but I know plenty of people who are thrill-seekers and adventurers who would love to have a polar plunge checked off their list. Yes, people will jump into ice cold water for your cause! One of the best parts is that it’s an activity that can be held while socially distanced.

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3 Ways Your Nonprofit Could Benefit From Virtual Reality Going Mainstream

NonProfit Hub

Some people think virtual reality could revolutionize the film industry in less than a decade. 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. Make People More Empathetic. Highlight the Severity of a Problem.

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Captivology: The Science of Capturing People’s Attention

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last month, I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy of Ben Parr’s new book, Captivology : The Science of Capturing People’s Attention that is packed with research, insights, and tips about how to capture your audience’s attention. Disruption: Violates people’s expectations to change what they pay attention to.

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Which Crowdfunding Platform Is Best for Your Organization?

Tech Soup

Indiegogo also measures how much social engagement is happening with your campaign, meaning how many people are looking at it and sharing it on various networks. Nonprofit Success Story : One Girl, an Australian-based nonprofit, held a fundraiser for providing education opportunities for girls in rural Africa.

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Which Crowdfunding Platform Is Best for Your Organization?

Tech Soup

Indiegogo also measures how much social engagement is happening with your campaign, meaning how many people are looking at it and sharing it on various networks. Nonprofit Success Story : One Girl, an Australian-based nonprofit, held a fundraiser for providing education opportunities for girls in rural Africa.