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[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Organization: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. The tools I am currently using are Facebook, two Twitter accounts (one for National messaging via @PanCAN and one specifically for advocacy efforts via @Advocate4PanCAN), YouTube, LinkedIn, MySpace and Delicious. It helped people connect and experience Advocacy Day 2010 from their homes.

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Fight Colorectal Cancer: A Rebranding Tale

Judi Sohn

The organization I helped found as Colorectal Cancer Coalition in 2005 officially became Fight Colorectal Cancer on Monday, March 6, 2011. I hope it's a fun read for anyone either looking to redo their own small nonprofit brand, or who wants a deeper dive on what we did at Fight Colorectal Cancer. Let's Raise a Brand!

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Fight Colorectal Cancer: A Rebranding Tale

Judi Sohn

The organization I helped found as Colorectal Cancer Coalition in 2005 officially became Fight Colorectal Cancer on Monday, March 6, 2011. I hope it’s a fun read for anyone either looking to redo their own small nonprofit brand, or who wants a deeper dive on what we did at Fight Colorectal Cancer. They sent out surveys.

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10 Blogging Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

2) Advocacy CTA on the Union of Concerned Scientists blog. For example, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network makes wise use of their sidebar by prominently featuring a call-to-follow on social networks and an e-newsletter opt-in. 3) “Donate Now” CTA on the Human Rights Watch blog. 3) Maximize your blog’s sidebar.

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Judi Sohn of the Colorectal Cancer Coalition: Blogging for Cancer Advocacy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Judi Sohn, Director of Operations and Communications, for the Colorectal Cancer Coalition. I had the pleasure of interviewing Judi Sohn for Blogher and have finally published it. The second thing she did after hiring an attorney to get the organization's tax-exempt status was to hire a well-known cancer blogger for her organization.

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How to Start a Nonprofit: 12 Essential Steps for Success

Bloomerang

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. Hold interviews. Is there a long-term need for your nonprofit, or could the issue be solved with a smaller-scale fundraising campaign or project?

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Tips and Tools for Integrating Social Media Into Your Nonprofit Event Marketing Plan

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Here’s an excellent example from National Colon Cancer Advocates, members of the Fight Colorectal Cancer community advocacy day in Washington, DC. If your crowd is more comfortable with email, Maddie Grant suggested setting up a tumblr blog and share the “post by email” option.