Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

Stories are social. The importance of digital reputation management – stories last forever and can spread quickly. Everyone loves a good story. Transmedia storytelling it is the technique of telling a story across multiple online platforms and formats using current digital technologies. Content is king.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 28, 2013

If you integrate social media successfully, your event will generate lots of terrific content to develop the “After Story” that you can post to social channels and use to thank participants. There are different ways to document your event. Shonali Burke has a terrific tip.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

She will be interviewed by our own Ebony Beckwith, Executive Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer at Salesforce. Speakers represent globally-recognized organizations, like Gavi , International Justice Mission , Unicef, Teach for America, CDC Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, and more. and Amal Clooney.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 29, 2010

Temra Costa's book, Farmer Jane: Women Changing the Way We Eat features the stories of over 30 women and how they are changing our food system for the better as farmers, educators, mothers, chefs, businesswomen, and policy wonks. It really begged to be written, all these great stories, and there are hundreds more all over the country.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Note from Beth: I was thrilled to be interviewed by Steve along with many other nonprofit data nerds, for his new book, Data Driven Nonprofits. He was kind enough to send me an advanced copy and it is definitely a must read. Along the way, I interviewed more than 20 nonprofit experts from a wide variety of organizations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

I became a documentary filmmaker to tell meaningful stories that explore social issues and inspire change. My latest project is called @home , which explores homelessness in America through the story of Mark Horvath (aka @hardlynormal on Twitter). Today, it’s a whole new ballgame. … Read More Fundraising'

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 23, 2013

Find the newsworthy stories within your event. We’re having a 5K/bike ride/walk this weekend … it’s for a good cause” is not as newsworthy as “couple to marry while running in a 5K for breast cancer research, this is why…”. Write your posts like a news story. Original quotes make your story read like news. Share these.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Try to make the conversation a conversation, not an interview. But most donors are drawn to several cause areas, so they may donate to a homeless shelter, a chess program for middle school students, a dog rescue, and an organization that supports women with breast cancer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2007

TechTalk public television show host Susan McKinnell interviewed Steven Clift about e-democracy including Issues Forums. " Tell stories, stop sending crappy press releases. Finding Inspiration in Their Work and Stories. DIA blogs about an amazing organizing victory story! RSS in Plain English and Uses For Nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 3, 2015

In his book, Parr interviews experts in the field of psychology and cognition to examine what it takes to build this “bonfire of attention,” and presents a framework about the 7 “captivation triggers” of attention. It is based on reciprocity. He wanted to be Batkid.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 25, 2010

In our quest we have interviewed, and continue to interview, top brands engaged in social media for social good. million was donated (the largest ever breast cancer donation.) Others wondered whether Komen had read their own educational literature about the connection between high fat diets and breast cancer.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 13, 2008

Ari Derfel Late last month I interviewed Ari Derfel, CEO and co-owner of Back to Earth, Inc. Below is an edited transcript of our interview for the Big Vision Podcast. A simple story: I was sitting having dinner with some friends, some very lovely friends, and we had been to the farmers market that day.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 30, 2010

You can listen to my interview with her about Diet for a Hot Planet on the Big Vision Podcast via iTunes, or read it on Have Fun, Do Good. I loved the range of women profiled in Farmer Jane and had many laughs interviewing the author, Temra Costa, for the Big Vision Podcast. She does a great job of being positive and practical.

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MARCH 20, 2013

While CNN is in the business of researching and reporting on the news and Komen is in the business of raising money for breast cancer research, neither of them understands the human side of operating in a multichannel world where people are engaging with you 24/7. Be Human: Say “I’m Sorry” All organizations mess up.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2015

If you want to learn more about what I’ll be talking about, read this interview in the Guardian. 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. Tell your story across multiple screens. Gen Z By The Numbers.

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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. They were busy covering stories on flooding and snarled traffic. How Facebook live helped keep their audience engaged (and raise $100K).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2008

Alex Steed is a self-described millennial activist and he has just announced his Millennials Changing America: The Next Generation of Organizing where he will visit over 30 cities across the United States to meet, interview and report how young people are using the Internet to leverage their social and political power.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The American Cancer Society: When prospects explore ways to give on the ACS website, they see a clear statement about what they can expect for their donation. Your gift means we can continue to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families. However, The Water Project gets specific: “$50 provides clean water for one person.

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OCTOBER 27, 2021

For example, an organization seeking to support those with cancer might see if local cancer care clinics are willing to post flyers advertising your program. No matter what outlet you think might suit your target audience best, here are two tips that can help you work with the media to recruit volunteers: Pitch a story.

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APRIL 27, 2021

Lisa is a leader on the MiHIA Thrive ACE’s initiative steering team and has worked with nonprofit organizations such as the American Cancer Society. It’s challenging to hear their stories but knowing that we have a safe space to talk, cry, laugh, and connect with one another keeps us encouraged. Get Registered Now for Free.

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JUNE 21, 2016

That all may be true, but that’s rarely ever the whole story. Does he have a personal connection to cancer or diabetes that would help him write compelling fundraising appeals? Do they follow up after the interview? But the real question is, how are you the right fit for them? They’re clearly engaged on your issues.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 6, 2009

Go for a placement interview. Interviews (i.e interview college students via the web so that they can be interns when they come home for the summer). Recognition (i.e.posting stories about volunteers online). Immediate phone calls after someone receives a cancer diagnosis from a cancer survivor.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 21, 2010

   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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 7, 2009

On empathy & telling stories that matter. The quotes below are taken from a New York Observer story about an incredibly interesting panel that included Ann Curry, Robert Scoble, and other journalists from CNN, FOX and NBC in a discussion about the evolution of journalism in the context of Twitter and social media. CHRISTOPHER R.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2010

for every hashtag mention to cancer charities. Danielle shared a story about making mistakes on Twitter. I ran into KK (Kris Krug) who is a free agent extraordinaire and did an interview I’ll publish later. During the conference, there was a hashtag campaign – #beatcancer where PayPal and SWAGG will donated $0.05

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2015

Last week, I had the honor of participating on a keynote panel at Celgene Corporation’s Patient Partners annual meeting ahead of the ASCO Conference (ASCO is a professional oncology society committed to conquering cancer through research, education, prevention and delivery of high-quality patient care).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 6, 2005

IT Conversations produced by Doug Kaye, collects interviews and panel discussions with big thinkers. Successful examples of MOD/ACS - facilitate the use of blogs by people they serve and those people tell the organization's story. Great way to tell the organization's story. from the technology field. Non-Profits Blogging.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 17, 2012

I sat down for an interview to learn more about her work at Facebook and tips for nonprofits. We featured her as a guest on our Facebook Live program at WEF interviewed by New York Times columnist, Nicholas Kristof. What are a couple of nonprofit stories that have used Facebook in an effective and inspiring way?

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 7, 2010

A big thanks to the Big Vision podcast listener/Have Fun, Do Good reader, Terez Williamson , who suggested that I interview Laura for this show. The two of us went to a local hospital during a cancer expo, and we basically, for lack of a better word, we hijacked the place. We came armed with like 30 or 40 little gifts and goodies.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2013

I know I promised you more data, but first I hope you’ll indulge me in sharing a story with you. In his interview Harbs laid out his plan, his vision for the Ravens and I guess it wowed the brass; he landed the job. I knew Robin was a cancer survivor and was then diagnosed with a blood disease as a result of her chemo.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 24, 2007

Obviously, I'm a big fan (: Below is a transcript from my interview with Reem from the Big Vision Podcast. Reem: Well, I think the best thing, the most rewarding part of doing what we do, is the people that call us and email us to tell us how we made their day, how their mother who has cancer is drinking the tea and feels much better.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2006

The Storyteller and the Listener Online , edited by Holly Stevens of Oak Ridge, North Carolina, publishes two guest essays each month which explore, "the role of story and narrative in peacemaking, healing, bridge building and reconciliation processes in communities around the world." Can you tell me a story about you?

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2008

In this interview, she shares her insights into the strategic and the tactical information nonprofits might find useful as they consider their approach to using video to reach their communications goals. In keeping with our coverage of video for nonprofits, we spoke with Ramya Raghavan, Nonprofits and Activism Specialist at YouTube.

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Care2

JULY 14, 2008

In this interview, she shares her insights into the strategic and the tactical information nonprofits might find useful as they consider their approach to using video to reach their communications goals. In keeping with our coverage of video for nonprofits, we spoke with Ramya Raghavan, Nonprofits and Activism Specialist at YouTube.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 9, 2015

In his interview Harbs laid out his plan, his vision for the Ravens, and I guess it wowed the brass; he landed the job. I knew Robin survived cancer and was then diagnosed with a blood disease as a result of her chemo, but I didn’t know Robin’s story. It was incredibly moving.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 18, 2008

If you want to do an interview and have a dog, feel free to add your dog to the NpTech Dog Group ) David J. Neff is the Director of Web, Film and Interactive Strategy for the American Cancer Society. He has been with the American Cancer Society for seven years since he graduated from college. SharingHope.TV

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A donation-centered message could take the form of several different content types: a heart-warming client story, an graphic-heavy update on an ongoing campaign, a volunteer testimonial, an educational deep dive into a topic of interest, or something completely unique. There are several different ways to inspire donors to give, for example.

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