NTEN

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

I wanted to connect technology to my interest in nonviolent communication and to educate people about how our words can cause unintended harm,” said Yee Won. Words matter, and it’s surprising how certain acceptable, everyday words convey violence.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 11, 2015

Nonprofits are turning more and more toward grants as a source of funding for their causes, and that’s not a bad idea—if and only if you can devote the necessary time and energy into it. Breast Cancer Awareness Network. Check out this sample for a good basic structure. You’re going to mess something up. And that’s what matters.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 30, 2011

Growing Virtual Roots – How our online efforts led to amazing offline results – A great case study in community organizing, on and offline, from Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure. "From the nation’s first film festival for nonprofits and cause advocates, is officially accepting entries for the 2011 festival.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

My daughter, Sara, was so taken with Laura that she took the copy of the book that Laura gave her to school the next day to share with her friends in 5th grade. Thankfully, Sara or anyone else for that matter – doesn’t need to be famous to be successful raising money for a cause. have a personal connection to the cause; 2.)

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

For example, perhaps your idea for creating a nonprofit focused on raising funds for children fighting cancer started with one family’s need for support in a challenging time. Explore Bloomerang’s sample job descriptions for positions like major gift officer and development director. The answer could be “both.” Hold interviews.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2008

Breast Cancer awareness month (October) is just around the corner! And here's another clever online fundraising strategy for breast cancer. If you go to Purina Cat Chow's web site & take a test on your knowledge of breast cancer they will donate $1. Komen Foundation to support breast cancer research. to the Susan G.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Civic Benefit: Holding Power Accountable — Common Cause. Common Cause’s tagline leaves no doubt about the organization’s mission, unique value and commitment. It’s a rare tagline that manages to recruit people to its cause both unabashedly and effectively. © — PA Breast Cancer Coalition. Clear, concise, and…memorable!

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Camp Kesem empowers college students across the United States to create a free, life-changing one-week summer camp experience for children affected by a parent’s cancer. Using the hashtag #bigkidsgive, they built social buzz around the fun camp experience given to children affected by a parent’s cancer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2009

Create a Page not a Group or Cause. Facebook pages give you a ton of great features that Groups and Causes do not. Stand up 2 Cancer. Prostate Cancer Foundation – Athletes for a Cure. See a sample of what the stats look like here. Pages, Groups, and Causes: How are they different? Red Cross Fan Page.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. Submitted by Amy Sample Ward. Social networks are transforming how people support causes, how ideas are shared and how nonprofits raise money.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. Submitted by Amy Sample Ward. Social networks are transforming how people support causes, how ideas are shared and how nonprofits raise money.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 24, 2008

Each blog's landing page allows members to join the Cause, take action, and connect with related nonprofits. Its Nonprofit section has a list of nonprofits related to stopping genocide, and a leaderboard of Change.org members who are raising money for the cause. But, to be perfectly honest, I need an easy way to take action.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 2, 2018

The hospital foundation now enters into the donor’s headspace and portfolio of causes that are vying for attention. . Possible questions include the following (*also see the end of this article for a sample survey): a. Sample survey: . Cancer/ Oncology . It typically contains: . What prompted the first gift?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 3, 2016

The Fundraising Thirty is an index, similar to the Dow Jones Industrial Average—it does not catalog the entire expanse of the peer-to-peer universe, but rather follows a sample of some of the largest and most compelling campaigns in the space. Some programs go up while others go down—without clear explanations. People matter. Brands matter.

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. Submitted by Amy Sample Ward. Social networks are transforming how people support causes, how ideas are shared and how nonprofits raise money.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Sometimes, unique or cause-specific holidays can be perfect for your social media. Memes, stories, photos – anything that causes a laugh or a smile. Examples: An article about breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month; Cancer facts; historical pieces to commemorate a certain day, etc. JUST for fun!

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2008

Also, the Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation recently posted a humorous video about the importance of checking oneself for testicular cancer, which landed on the YouTube homepage and garnered well over one million views in three days. Nonprofits can find tips for creating a high-quality video in the YouTube Video Handbook.

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Care2

JULY 14, 2008

Also, the Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation recently posted a humorous video about the importance of checking oneself for testicular cancer, which landed on the YouTube homepage and garnered well over one million views in three days. Nonprofits can find tips for creating a high-quality video in the YouTube Video Handbook.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 3, 2008

Amy Sample Ward. The Stupid Cancer Blog is written by Matthew Zachary who founded the social enterprise I'm Too Young for This." Qui Diaz has a blog called Evange.LIST that covers social media for social causes. Here's a few good blogs written by GenYs that cover nonprofit technology, philanthropy, social change, and more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 6, 2005

s Blogging for a Cause Post. American Cancer Society ??? Here's a sampling of articles: Marnie Webb, CompuMentor Ready to Start Blogging ? . - Npoblogs (aggregated content) created by Carnet Williams , with LotusMedia taking it forward. Bloglines (nptech account). Rebecca MacKinnon???s NTEN/NTC Conference Bloggers.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Despite the recent challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are still ready and willing to give to the causes they feel strongly about. You just need some fresh strategies so you know how to get donations for your cause. This will make the giving process feel tied directly to your cause.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Breast Cancer has impacted my family, like many others, and I grew up participating in Komen’s Race for the Cure in Portland every year with my mom. As Allison points out in her reflection post , after she created the Causes campaign and witnessed the response, she knew there was enough interest and people to do something bigger.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

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. . Fraser was sitting in a restaurant with another potential major donor to this cause. ” Hung up. .

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2022

Peer-to-peer fundraising is any fundraising effort that relies on peers reaching out to each other on behalf of a cause. When your team of advocates champion your cause and raise funds, they’ll start with their family, friends, and colleagues. It’s what inspires action and helps donors understand why your cause matters.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2022

Peer-to-peer fundraising is any fundraising effort that relies on peers reaching out to each other on behalf of a cause. When your team of advocates champion your cause and raise funds, they’ll start with their family, friends, and colleagues. It’s what inspires action and helps donors understand why your cause matters.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

Over the edge – This fundraiser is a challenge where participants rappel down the side of a building to raise money for a cause. DIY – Do-it-yourself events are skyrocketing in popularity, with people on Facebook starting their own fundraisers for causes they care about. Download eBook. Auction Fundraising Ideas.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 14, 2024

Your cause is constantly in the news. Here are some organizational assets your nonprofit might have that you can leverage: A compelling mission: Some causes are easier for people to connect with than others. Think about organizations that take children with terminal cancer and their families on wonderful vacations.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2022

Maybe your mission is irresistible, Your cause is constantly in the news, . Some causes are easier for people to connect with than others. Think about organizations that take children with cancer and their families on wonderful vacations. On top of all that, what are your organization’s fundraising strengths? .

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Take a look for ideas on how your nonprofit could empower supporters and advocates to fuel creative buzz around your cause. It’s about reminding them why they care and giving them an opportunity to join your cause. They may be causing a lot of controversy, but some nonprofits have found a silver lining. Have a listen.

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