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JUNE 18, 2009

Susan Gordon, Causes. Facebook provides an unprecedented opportunity for nonprofits: 200 million monthly active users, about half of whom are signing in and communicating with their friends on a daily basis, is an organizer's dream. So, Michelle started a cause. Then, she grew her cause, The Race to End Cancer, to 5.4

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Take advantage of National Donut Day (6/7) or National Hot Dog Month (July) and host a summer treat-eating competition or bake sale for your cause. Climb for a Cause. Stretch for a Cause. Ask for donations in exchange for attendance and have a yoga teacher lead a class for a cause. Great Outdoors Month (June, US).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

” But do selfies have benefits, especially for social change causes? I wondered whether selfies can be used as part of your social content strategy to help support a social good cause? Johnson & Johnson sponsored a contest where they donated $1 for each selfie photo donated through Donate a Photo.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 6, 2020

They attend because they love the cause, the organization, or the person who invited them. Participants not only raise funds for the causes they care about, but they are empowered to spread awareness, to honor a friend or family member, to honor a loved one lost, and to be recognized for their efforts and achievements.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

One that's passionate about a cause and ready to be a fundraising super star! Supporters raise significant amounts of money and bring new donors to your organization. Below are 44 tips I’ve learned, organized by topic and ordered from easiest to hardest to implement. Hold contests. Connect Them to Your Cause.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

Unlike Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF on Halloween or the Salvation Army and Toys for Tots at Christmas, there is not a ubiquitous association of Mother’s Day to any particular cause or organization. So how can you make Mother’s Day work for your organization? Jewelry for a Cause. Theme the evening to your cause (e.g.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 30, 2011

Gen-Y Wants More Than Cool Brands – A new 16-country study of Millennials focused on brands has a lot to offer for insight to nonprofit organizations looking to connect with the same generation. But if you subscribed us to your organization's bulk email list without our permission, then you are sending us spam."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2010

I presented on two panels (How Nonprofits Use Twitter and CrowdSourced Philanthropy) in the Cause Track curated by Chris Noble and the good folks at WhatGives. for every hashtag mention to cancer charities. Crowdsourced Campaigns for Causes: Benefiting social good or just social?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 10, 2009

While I was offline today enjoying Mother's Day and the beautiful weather (as much as I could with seasonal allergies), Target launched its version of an online contest. The design of the Giving Challenge was such that any organization, even small grassroots organizations, could enter and even win. (I

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 1, 2016

In a similar fashion, Lacey Holsworth was an 8-year-old cancer patient who became special friends with Michigan State University basketball player Adreian Payne. The Professional Golf Association is a large organization dedicated to doing good. Mickelson’s wife and mother were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009. The PGA Tour.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

Whether it’s sharing a #CecilTheLion cartoon, or sharing a #PlannedParenthood petition, all of these actions are expressions of our passion for causes we love. Since GoFundMe is an open platform where people can solicit support for life events of any kind users have found plenty of uses for it – like supporting charitable causes.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

Instead, it’s about finding the event that works perfectly for your organization and your resources. There are many variations on this theme that you can use to create a walk or run that’s perfect for your organization. We’ve even seen organizations create versions of the walk that tie neatly into their organization.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

We’ve touched on task-based event fundraising contest here before, but because this way of motivating your supporters is so effective we thought it was time to0 revisit the topic in more details. If we create contests to encourage these behaviors in all fundraisers, it can help raise incremental revenue. Belong to a team.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 13, 2008

Cupcakes + a good cause = Fun + yum. On August 18th, Australian supporters of the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) will bake and sell cupcakes to benefit the organization. The 5th Annual Cupcakes for a Cause will be happening October 20-26th this year.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2007

Ed Schipu l, who grew a mustache for children with cancer last week, created a peavator. It all started when Susan Reynolds , a social media maven and artist, was diagnosed with breast cancer and started a blog to write about her experience and used twitter to fight her cancer. We'll be back before 2008 with a roundup of 2007.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2008

It raised $3,500 in 15 hours. This campaign was a community-generated effort - spearheaded by Connie Reece and came from people who knew of Susan Reynolds fight with breast cancer and rallied behind her. January 2008 As the first place winner in the America's Giving Challenge for Global Causes, I use several twitter strategies.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

Beth's Birthday Cause I was listening to a story on Marketplace on NPR this afternoon with Tess Vigeland and Chris Farrell who reviewed their 2008 financial goals and graded themselves on their accomplishments. For my 50th birthday, I held a 50th Birthday Card Photo Remix Contest on flickr and donated $50 the winner's favorite charity.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

But before, during, and after the fun, your message and the voice of your organization need to come through. Schedule in any organization events. Sometimes, unique or cause-specific holidays can be perfect for your social media. Sometimes, unique or cause-specific holidays can be perfect for your social media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

I left the classroom in 2007 to join Teach For America staff where I pioneered graduate school recruitment for the organization through May of this year. Instead of just opening their checkbooks for a cause, donors are able to create opportunities for high-need kids based on their own passions and priorities.

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) It depends on what your goals are.

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Care2

JULY 14, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) It depends on what your goals are.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A winning strategy for spreading the word about your organization’s work is getting your nonprofit’s story in the news. . A news story gets your organization in front of a large audience of potential supporters and gives your organization instant credibility. . Instead, focus on the cause. It’s old news and no one cares.

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Judi Sohn

JUNE 12, 2009

Now we have an official Twitter account , a few Facebook causes , a Facebook application for our Cover Your Butt mobile integration and a Facebook fan page. Keep in mind that our organization speaks to a smaller population than your average disease support/awareness group since we specifically focus on advocacy and patient education.

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Judi Sohn

JUNE 12, 2009

Now we have an official Twitter account , a few Facebook causes , a Facebook application for our Cover Your Butt mobile integration and a Facebook fan page. Keep in mind that our organization speaks to a smaller population than your average disease support/awareness group since we specifically focus on advocacy and patient education.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Donations are essential to the health of your nonprofit organization. However, collecting donations is easier said than done, whether you’re a small nonprofit just starting out or a large, well-established organization. What does this mean for your organization? We also have some good news for you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 6, 2006

We need to establish a presence for our organization in Second Life,??? do you see any possibilities for nonprofits and social causes? ve also been interested in watching what the American Cancer Society has done with its virtual walk-a-thon in Second Life. For example, rather than starting by saying ???We I see that you???ve

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

There are a number of reasons, and you might know for your own organization what’s appropriate for you. Initially said, “I have no interest in this cause.” People want to know why they should be the person contributing to the cause. So you have to give to the cause that you’re soliciting for. .

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

Because COVID-19 paused in-person engagements and thus traditional fundraising events, many organizations had to quickly scramble and pivot their operations to virtual. Specifically, for organizations using our Qgiv peer-to-peer platform, we saw the mean donation amount of $87.46 in 2019 increase to $108.62

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 17, 2015

This blog post is for nonprofit organizations and charities that are looking to increase their online exposure (without spending loads of money) so they can receive more volunteers, donations, attention etc. You’ll also want to create (or use an existing) badge, button, or logo to brand your cause. Get Bloggers Involved.

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Whole Whale

DECEMBER 9, 2023

We love how quickly orgs like Stand Up 2 Cancer can turn these out on Instagram. Make sure to include your logo or website URL so it can be traced back to your organization. Lung Cancer Foundation of America does this with their #LivingWithLungCancer series, highlighting the human face of a disease they’re working to cure.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 6, 2014

Organize a meeting to ensure organizational buy-in. ? Experiment with online contests to build your email list. ? Follow and study Partners in Health , Feeding America , American Cancer Society , African Wildlife Foundation , and charity: water. Integrate mobile and social media into online contests. ? Create a budget. ?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Organize a meeting to ensure organizational buy-in. Experiment with online contests to build your email list. Follow and study Partners in Health , Feeding America , American Cancer Society , African Wildlife Foundation , and charity: water. . □ Integrate mobile and social media into online contests. Create a budget.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Last February, Twestival raised over $250,000 for charity:water in 24 hours through self-organized volunteer events in 200 cities around the world. A Platform for Self-Organizing. They also provide fertile ground for us to organize rapid, collective fundraisers. More than $550,000 was raised last March. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 20, 2009

I spoke about creating a culture of authentic generosity in your network, Stacey Monk talked about her organization, Epic Change, and Tweetsgiving Campaign, and David Armano talked about how social media is strengthening weak ties and how he leveraged his network to help a woman named Daniella. Nonprofit Organizations.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

In addition to all of the ways I’ve been solicited for money – I’ve been asked to vote for a nonprofit who was competing in the IdeaBlob contest , reminded to bring recycled bags the next time I shopped at Trader Joe’s, and I was hit up by my neighbor who is a Girl Scout and bought the obligatory box (or two) of Thin Mints."

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