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Research And The “C” Word(s): Cancer & Causes

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My best friend has cancer. Cancer … the biggest and scariest of all “C” words. And, as a further blow, it was believed that he had bone cancer—arguably one of the most painful kinds of cancer to endure. However, instead of adopting anger I remembered the wise old adage, “knowledge is power.” I cried…A LOT.

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How can nonprofits adopt social enterprise strategies to create sustainable revenue streams?

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have successfully adopted social enterprise strategies to diversify their revenue portfolios and create sustainable revenue streams, such as the YMCA and Goodwill Industries. One research study found that, given similar price and quality, 90% of shoppers worldwide are likely to switch to brands that support a good cause.

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The American Cancer Society Wants Your Birthday!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Over the summer, I wrote a post called " Crowded Roads Ahead for Charity 2.0: How To Address Cause Fatigue and Scaling." As more and more nonprofits and individuals flock to social networks, creating acacophony of fundraising pitches and the subsequent cause fatigue, how can organizations scale? There's also a cake contest.

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64 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Proceeds benefit the Best Friends Animal Society, a nonprofit working to end the killing in America’s animal shelters through adoption, spay and neuter education, and no-kill initiatives. Jude Children’s Research Hospital continue to treat and defeat childhood cancer and other deadly diseases. Health & Beauty.

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11 Holiday Gift Programs that Benefit Nonprofits and Make the World A Better Place

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Species Adoptions from the World Wildlife Fund: Give a gift that helps protect life on Earth. Adoption Kits range from $25 to $250. All kits include an adoption certificate, photo, and species information card. Beautiful gifts, great cause! ShopKomen.com: Purchase with a purpose to help end breast cancer forever.

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How to Enhance Your Nonprofit’s Written Content with Artificial Intelligence

Nonprofit Tech for Good

As with all new major technological changes (we’re looking at you, electricity and the internet), we must adapt and adopt. Prompt: “Write a heartfelt, authentic letter to participants in my walk-a-thon benefitting breast cancer research. It should begin, Dear x. Tickets can be purchased by clicking the buy tickets button.

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48 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Proceeds benefit the Best Friends Animal Society, a nonprofit working to end the killing in America’s animal shelters through adoption, spay and neuter education, and no-kill initiatives. Jude Children’s Research Hospital continue to treat and defeat childhood cancer and other deadly diseases. Health & Beauty. comment below.

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