Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Zawadi shared her most recent crowdfunding campaign, probably one of the most successful in Kenya, raising over $71,000 in a couple of days, to help a 24 year old brain cancer patient Emmanuel Otieno (pictured above and known as Jadudi) to get surgery in India. This money was donated via MPESA (mobile money) contributions.

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Tech Soup

JULY 3, 2013

Brad Egel, a decade-long fundraising resident of Chicago and cancer-awareness advocate, had no personal ties or engagement with cancer victims or survivors. After the walk, Brad was so moved and inspired by the community that he began to raise money on his own. Image: Teespring.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2021

That’s why it’s important for your nonprofit to make the most of your peer-to-peer fundraising events. We put together some peer-to-peer fundraising software tips that can make it easier for your supporters to raise funds on your behalf, host more profitable fundraising events, and other tips to boost your peer-to-peer efforts.

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NetWits

JUNE 30, 2011

So, as we embark on our next online fundraising adventure, I thought it would be a good idea to hit up the NetWits gang. Here are their answers: “ You’re always asking for money. If I get four emails a month, even from an organization I like and all they do is ask for money … what kind of relationship is that?

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

P2P fundraising is a heck of a competitive space. The leadership team wanted to identify ways to improve the event, expand registrations, raise more money, and turn loyal supporters into sustaining and major donors. And we retain 90% of our top P2P fundraisers each year, providing 80% of our annual budget.”

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Well, it’s turning them bald… “The Totally Baldacious campaign is a great way to show your love and solidarity with cancer patients while you help raise awareness and funds for cures. Is it to raise money? Make it as clear as possible, like they did, with a “how can I participate&# section.

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Achieve

JANUARY 11, 2016

As a fundraising consultant, I’m often asked by nonprofit leaders how to raise money for causes or organizations that aren’t perceived to be urgent or especially compelling? “We We aren’t curing cancer here, and we don’t have any cute dogs to show people.”. New York Times. Mistakenly assume that every person is an expert.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

For weeks we’ve watched the ALS #IceBucketChallenge grow exponentially and as fundraisers, we dream of a campaign like this going viral and a windfall of unexpected resources dropping into our coffers. But what happens when the money being raised is coming from an unethical place? To: Guys, we’re literally worse than cancer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

As CNET sees it, “If you’re one of those people who posts pictures of yourself to the Corn Flakes fan page, you are yourself a corn flake.” Recent research suggests that taking and posting too many selfies on your Facebook profile (or other social channels) can be damaging to your relationships.

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NTEN

JUNE 18, 2009

Then, she grew her cause, The Race to End Cancer, to 5.4 million people who now write on the wall about their experiences with cancer, donate money to the Arkansas Children's Hospital, and post pictures on the cause. Also, when choosing your picture, think bigger than your logo. So, Michelle started a cause.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 6, 2020

One of the most popular and pervasive in-person campaigns is the traditional walk, where participants raise money and walk a predetermined distance. Get more tips from Shana in the upcoming free webinar “Reimagining your Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Program”. Most people do not attend a walk because they love the act of walking.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 24, 2010

"Their money, our votes." What's wrong with this picture? This weekend, the winners were announced in the Chase Community Challenge. On paper, it seemed simple enough. Chase gives $5 million to nonprofits based solely on the votes of regular folk on Facebook. Beth Kanter summarizes some of what went wrong.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2015

I’ll be talking about Gen Z donors and why nonprofits need to engage them in their fundraising and programs. And there is Jack Andraka , a high school student who got obsessed with finding a cure for cancer and created a test that can detect pancreatic cancer. Gen Z Uses Digital Tools for Social Good, Not Social Currency.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2011

Picture the scene…our heroes with pain coursing through their bodies and sweat dripping down their brows as they head toward the finish line. Actually, the scene is what the final leg of the “ No Pain No Gain ” fundraising run will probably resemble when it comes to its conclusion on October 8.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 24, 2010

"Their money, our votes." What's wrong with this picture? This weekend, the winners were announced in the Chase Community Challenge. On paper, it seemed simple enough. Chase gives $5 million to nonprofits based solely on the votes of regular folk on Facebook. Beth Kanter summarizes some of what went wrong.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

While setting up an awareness concert to raise money for cancer, the Garage grouped high school students from different locations. The satisfaction in making a difference can act as a substitute for money. Watermarked pictures are cost efficient and tangible (or digital) rewards that remind volunteers of their experiences.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 6, 2015

Adam Weinger is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub and the President of Double the Donation, a company which provides tools to nonprofits to help them raise more money from corporate matching gift and volunteer grant programs. _. Every nonprofit trying to increase online fundraising needs a ways to give page.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2014

If you're just doing a general fundraising campaign, Razoo or CauseVox might be the way to go. – to raise money for your cause. CauseVox is a fundraising platform and isn't project based like Kickstarter or Teespring. If you are interested in offering merchandise, check out Teespring.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 30, 2014

To be successful fundraisers, we need to understand how to communicate to our audience segments in order to make the right kind of ask. In a nutshell, to win the hearts (and money) of millennials, we need to help them understand our cause. Talk to us on our terms and let us donate our time and money the way we’d like to.”.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

If you are ready to turn your board around and increase their comfort level with fundraising, Sabrina Walker Hernandez will show you how! We are here to talk about the board’s role in fundraising and resource development, one of my favorite topics, and we got one of my favorite people also here to talk about it. You are worth it.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Beth has over 30 years working in the nonprofit sector in technology, training, capacity building, evaluation, fundraising and marketing. And there is Jack Andraka , a high school student who got obsessed with finding a cure for cancer and created a test that can detect pancreatic cancer. Nonprofits and Gen Z.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 27, 2017

There’s a lot of talk about the ways nonprofits can use Facebook to raise money — live streaming fundraising events, breaking news, impact stories, and more, directly from their Facebook Page. That evening, we continued to provide updates via social media, introduced the hashtag #92Yorkies and started our fundraising messaging.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

If you're just doing a general fundraising campaign, Razoo or CauseVox might be the way to go. – to raise money for your cause. Nonprofit Success Story: The American Childhood Cancer Organization recently raised over $7,000 with a T-shirt featuring the international symbol of support for those living with childhood cancer.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

Nick Bilton, a tech columnist for The New York Times , wrote that we could find ourselves in a situation where a medical AI that is programmed to eliminate cancer decides that the way to do it is by exterminating humans who are prone to the disease. Thus, organizations that do not adhere to data standards stand to lose fundraising dollars.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In addition to rising temperatures, green leaves, and seasonal allergies, March usually heralds the beginning of the spring fundraising season. We’ve talked before about how to plan and execute a great fundraising event (you can check out our fall fundraising tips here , here , and here ). What’s a fundraiser to do?

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 15, 2013

For Camp Kesem, $10,000 happens- money that will send children affected by a parent’s cancer to a free, life-changing summer camp. This Statigram page compiles pictures shared on Instragram with hashtag #GivingTuesday. See anything else? Share in the comments below!

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 21, 2016

Anyone who wants your business can paint a rosy picture about why they’re the best fit for you. Time, energy and money are limited. Does he have a personal connection to cancer or diabetes that would help him write compelling fundraising appeals? Identify what’s in it for them—other than good feelings. HIRING NEW STAFF.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Jesse Lane will share the super-simple process for raising more money for your nonprofit. And if you’re watching this recording, I hope you’re having a good day, no matter when and where you are because we are here to talk about the four-step plan to get more donations and greater fundraising results. I’m excited.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Register for our Event Fundraising eNewsletter to receive more practical fundraising tips like these in your inbox. 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.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

And like photos, they can also paint a picture, especially when transformed into charts, infographics, dashboards, etc., Data-driven storytelling simply uses numbers in these various forms, combined with written words, to clearly show donors how their money is used and has made a positive impact on individuals and communities.

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Classy

JULY 1, 2021

Year-round, or DIY peer-to-peer fundraising , allows your supporters to raise funds for your organization at any point in time. There are numerous creative ways to ask supporters to fundraise on your behalf, from endurance challenges to birthdays to personal milestones. Option 1: Use a Single Classy Campaign Page for DIY Fundraising.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

What is peer-to-peer fundraising, and how can you leverage it to boost your nonprofit fundraising? After seeing thousands of fundraising campaigns, we see that peer-to-peer fundraising typically raises twice as much as compared to other digital fundraising campaigns.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2011

I dont mind administrative spending, but I bristle at high fundraising costs. We tune into causes through our relationships with others, whether its a kid from our neighborhood in a youth group, our sister doing a breast cancer run, or our friend organizing a reading night at a homeless shelter. Travis: this is an excellent example!

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2022

What is peer-to-peer fundraising, and how can you leverage it to boost your nonprofit fundraising? After seeing thousands of fundraising campaigns, we see that peer-to-peer fundraising typically raises twice as much as compared to other digital fundraising campaigns.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

If you lead a nonprofit, you know how important your fundraising events are. A fundraising event is the best way to engage with donors, garner support for your mission, and meet your revenue targets. But one question you might find yourself frequently asking is “What kind of fundraising event should we host next?”.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2022

What is peer-to-peer fundraising, and how can you leverage it to boost your nonprofit fundraising? After seeing thousands of fundraising campaigns, we see that peer-to-peer fundraising typically raises twice as much as compared to other digital fundraising campaigns.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A content plan will help you produce your emails, social media posts, and fundraising videos in small, manageable steps instead of cramming everything into a hurried day or two that ends with pushing other important tasks down your to-do list. For fundraising, this message often ties back to donations and the reasons people should donate.

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