Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Komen Foundation , a leading breast cancer charity, pulled hundreds of thousands of dollars in breast cancer screening funds from Planned Parenthood. Each year millions of women are screened for breast cancer at Planned Parenthood, and Susan G. Source: causes.com via Beth on Pinterest. On Tuesday, the Susan G.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

By Paige Kutliek , SEO Manager at GoFundMe ––a free fundraising platform for charities, people, and the causes you care about. The public counts on nonprofit organizations to champion important issues and bring about positive change. The title “Help Us Cure Breast Cancer!” 1) Choose the right fundraiser images and videos.

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NTEN

JUNE 18, 2009

Susan Gordon, Causes. We developed Causes because we know what it takes to be an activist and we know how much social networking can revolutionize grassroots organizing. So, Michelle started a cause. Then, she grew her cause, The Race to End Cancer, to 5.4

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 14, 2022

But many young people are willing and able to contribute to causes they believe in. They know our planet is doomed without swift and decisive climate action. Maybe your cause isn’t an obvious match with activist themes. It helps them connect with each other AND have an impact on issues they care about.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Navigating a challenging economy, the rising cost of living, and staffing issues, many nonprofits are feeling the heat. On your subscription call to action, tell constituents exactly what they’re going to get out of this exchange, such as registration for a webinar or mission updates. But take heart. For example: Register today!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

A purpose-driven company stands for and takes action on something bigger than its products and services. Timberland doesn’t only connect its purpose with day-to-day roles, but to broader issues impacting the people who make its products. To fly greener, the company is tackling the air pollution caused by commercial aircraft.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Navigating a challenging economy, the rising cost of living, and staffing issues, many nonprofits are feeling the heat. On your subscription call to action, tell constituents exactly what they’re going to get out of this exchange, such as registration for a webinar or mission updates. But take heart. For example: Register today!

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

Often the sales funnel is part of the visualization: Awareness Evaluation or Consideration Engagement or Decision Action or Donation Advocacy or Loyalty Michael Johnston, co-founder and president of HJC New Media , encourages nonprofit organizations to take a page from the mapping playbooks of for-profit enterprises. “And

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Susan is a grandmother, a cancer survivor and the major ingredient that differentiates organizations that truly make change from those that just make a lot of digital noise. Ordinary Americans not formally affiliated with any organization or cause are rising up to make their voices heard. But, you’d be wrong. Not in a month.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Before you start a new organization, it’s worth it to fully think through the problem you’re hoping to address and whether a nonprofit is the right way to solve the issue. Can you clearly articulate the issue you’re hoping to solve? Is it one distinct problem or multiple issues? The answer could be “both.”

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 12, 2022

Jude drive the survival rate of childhood cancer patients from 20% to 80% since the hospital was founded in 1962 — how’s that for impact? There are two issues at play,” she explains. We took quick action to pivot in spring of 2020. There is massive growth in corporate social responsibility and cause-related marketing,” she says.

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Care2

AUGUST 2, 2012

With so many apps coming out all the time it’s easy to miss the ones built for social good and hard to keep up on useful apps that nonprofits and causes can use to do their work. This week we’ve found apps to help you succeed as an advocate, know your rights, and understand complex issues. Frogloop has you covered.

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Achieve

JUNE 7, 2015

After leaving that experience, I began researching some of the ads and campaigns that these organizations are using to motivate their audiences to action and, not surprisingly, found several great examples of using design for good. Hayley Pappas joined us for Cause for Design, an off-shoot of MCON that took place on June 26, 2015.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 29, 2008

Want to blog on an issue you are passionate about for an audience of hundreds of thousands of activists and nonprofit leaders? Want to create the premier online space for your issue and become a leading voice for social action? I've pasted the blurb below: Hiring Bloggers for Change.org! Positions are part-time and paid.

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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. We knew that if our film was compelling, we could break through to the people in the audience — and maybe they would help get the word out about the film and the issues it explored. Today, it’s a whole new ballgame.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

It’s important to know what causes burnout, the signs to look for in individual employees, and the responsibility of leaders to set an example. 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.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

We explored this topic with Derrick Feldmann, president of Achieve , a full-service research and marketing agency for causes. It is imperative to help the community understand how and why the issue their organization addresses is so imperative to overcome,” Feldmann said. Knowing Your Nonprofit. Nonprofit Competition.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

After three days of exploring ideas, gathering feedback on projects and concepts, and thinking critically amongst nonprofit peers, the Idea Accelerator gave participants the chance to switch gears and think about how to put their ideas into action. Words matter, and it’s surprising how certain acceptable, everyday words convey violence.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Searching on Google or even on Facebook for issues or ideas can tap into words in your tagline that may not be included in your organization’s name. Civic Benefit: Holding Power Accountable — Common Cause. Common Cause’s tagline leaves no doubt about the organization’s mission, unique value and commitment. Big History.

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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. Payne’s involvement in Lacey Holsworth’s life made a huge impact, not just on one little girl’s life but on bringing awareness and action to a greater issue.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 20, 2017

Every day, individuals are seeking new ways to more creatively support the programs and causes they are passionate about. active nonprofits in US It’s very common to see multiple charities fundraising for the same cause in the same geographic area. Their loyalty is to the cause, not necessarily to your organization. There are 1.8M

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Many people are under the impression climate change won’t cause problems in their lifetimes, so they don’t feel compelled to take action to stop it. Sometimes words alone just can’t convey how worrisome a problem has become, especially gradual ones such as climate change. Give Detailed Explanations of How Nonprofits Help Others.

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NTEN

AUGUST 1, 2011

In his keynote address for South by Southwest Interactive in 2011, Seth Priebatsch of SCVNGR demonstrated how game mechanics can motivate real-world action by distributing different-colored cards to the audience, giving them rules (no talking, no moving from your seat) then having them exchange cards until each row had the same color.

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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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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 24, 2008

When Change.org started less than two years ago, its main focus was to be a social network where nonprofits and their supporters could connect and take action. In early October, the network re-launched as a social action blog network. But, to be perfectly honest, I need an easy way to take action.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 12, 2017

Viewers can donate to your cause during the live broadcast, and supporters who missed the live broadcast can always donate from the broadcast recording. For example, Stand Up To Cancer broadcasted news about a high school raised money during a “Sports Day For Charity” Don’t ask people to “Donate”. Ask for action.

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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. Social networks are transforming how people support causes, how ideas are shared and how nonprofits raise money. Submitted by Michael Smith. Sl’ack-Ti-vism.

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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. Social networks are transforming how people support causes, how ideas are shared and how nonprofits raise money. Submitted by Michael Smith. Sl’ack-Ti-vism.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Even though I don’t see myself being a hard-core Quora participant, it may still be worth some attention for the causes you support. This type of participation and engagement is contagious and they will take it with them to other networks and actions. Quora is worth attention because it has the attention of passionate users.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

It’s what separates your nonprofit from others and positions you as the best possible solution to the challenge or issue your mission serves. In general, an effective UVP should do four things: Appeal to donors and help them understand why they should give to your cause. Note that a UVP is different from your mission statement.

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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. Social networks are transforming how people support causes, how ideas are shared and how nonprofits raise money. Submitted by Ted Fickes. Submitted by Michael Smith.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 3, 2008

but I couldn't find an extensive list of twenty-something bloggers who focus on nonprofits, social change, and social action. She covers nonprofit technology, social actions, and social change. His blog covers social technology, social action, philanthropy - with a UK perspective. Nonprofits - Management Issues.

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2008

The first thing I suggest is to be genuine -- interview people who are affected by the work your organization does, record actions you are taking to solve problems in your community, ask YouTube users to sound off on why your issues are important. Also, I always enjoy when nonprofits use YouTube to respond to current events.

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Care2

JULY 14, 2008

The first thing I suggest is to be genuine -- interview people who are affected by the work your organization does, record actions you are taking to solve problems in your community, ask YouTube users to sound off on why your issues are important. Also, I always enjoy when nonprofits use YouTube to respond to current events.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 23, 2006

Spend time learning about the issues you care about, volunteer at organizations related to your interest, and be sure to ask the people you want to help what their ideas are for solutions. It’s not what action you take, but it’s taking action that makes the difference.” Global Warming. Election Fraud. Genetically-Modified Food.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 6, 2006

So I decided to start my own blog to help people see how social marketing concepts can be applied to their own health and social issues, as well as to have credibility when I tell my clients to consider using blogging and social media. what are they thinking, feeling and doing in relation to the health or social issue you are promoting?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 17, 2012

I focus on the great work that causes and nonprofits do on our platform to engage with supporters and inspire advocacy. What are some of the big objectives of Facebook as you work with causes and nonprofits? On Facebook, people connect with friends, family, their communities and the issues and causes they care about most.

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