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[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Organization: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. The tools I am currently using are Facebook, two Twitter accounts (one for National messaging via @PanCAN and one specifically for advocacy efforts via @Advocate4PanCAN), YouTube, LinkedIn, MySpace and Delicious. Are you currently investing resources in mobile marketing i.e,

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Scanning for Good: How One Nonprofit Used QR Codes to Raise Awareness

NetWits

For a sector often looking for creative ways to communicate our message, QR codes are a great tool for things like advocacy and scavenger hunts. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach, and advocacy for a cure.

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New Email Tests Improve Clicks, Slow Exiting

The NonProfit Times

Leaders at the American Cancer Society in Atlanta went into last year’s GivingTuesday with a plan. At the American Cancer Society, whittling and paring down email lists is practically a spring-cleaning ritual. “We That is something the American Cancer Society has long done. “If An aggressive email campaign was the foundation.

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Scanning for Good: 5 Reasons QR Codes Are a Safe Option for Nonprofits

NetWits

I’ve blogged about how a few nonprofits are using them , and how the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network was seeing real results , but it feels like there is a new energy around using them. When scanned, QR codes often take users to a mobile web page. Clever use of mobile technology might be just what your next campaign needs.

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10 Blogging Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Finally, and of course, to effectively reach all audiences your blog (and website) must be mobile-compatible. 2) Advocacy CTA on the Union of Concerned Scientists blog. Blog Design Best Practices. 1) Understand and embrace modern blogging. 3) “Donate Now” CTA on the Human Rights Watch blog. ” .

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Innogive Conference: Panel Integrated Mobile/Social Strategy for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The focus is on Mobile Giving. I just finished moderating a panel on the topic of social and mobile integration. Here’s the description: Where and how do mobile and social strategy intersect. How do you combine mobile with the grassroots power of social media to successfully engage donors.

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Support IPPF’s mobile health clinics and teams in Haiti!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

.   In an email interview, Laura Zaks, Public Affairs Coordinator, shared with me this sad story of devastation and the urgent need for funds to help PROFAMIL resume services through a temporary static clinic and Mobile Health Units to deliver services in tent cities where displaced persons have gathered.

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