Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

Today, DonorsChoose.org is the go-to site for alternative sources of funding for the classroom. The American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) is currently selling a t-shirt with the names of 3,400 children and teens who have fought or are still fighting childhood cancer. This includes some of the most basic student essentials.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 5, 2022

The May holiday might call to mind breast cancer awareness or newer contenders like #EveryMotherCounts. While clearly a massive day for giving to local church parishes, in 1934 an enterprising group called the National Society For Crippled Children launched a campaign called Easterseals. Ladies celebrating ladies. Mother’s Day.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

By coming up with an unconventional—and difficult or trying—way for participants to show their support, your nonprofit can raise a lot of awareness and dollars for your cause. Arts and Crafts Fair Hold an arts and crafts fair that celebrates the creativity of local artisans. Celebrate the joys of gardening and sustainable living.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Becoming aware of other holiday traditions, lessens the likelihood of alienating supporters by being unintentionally culturally insensitive. The festival of lights or Diwali is a highlight of the Hindu communities annual celebrations. The festivities include gift giving, food and fireworks, and community celebrations.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

Everyone has heard of the Make-A-Wish Foundation —the romantic nature of granting sick children their wishes can touch even the coldest of hearts. You’ll find plenty of pictures of children whose dreams have come true thanks to this nonprofit. Project Aware. of nonprofits use Instagram to raise money and awareness.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

Are they wanting to fund children’s programs? That higher education level, the ability to communicate, the ability to complete their education affects probably their spouse or their partner, it might affect their children. If the experience of those children is not positive, then is it really a celebration?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2014

It did not spread until Pete Frates , the former captain of Boston College’s baseball team, repurposed the meme by challenging Steve Gleason to throw a bucket of ice over his head to raise awareness for ALS. This network map illustrates how the challenge spread from celebrity to celebrity by who they tagged. Rubble Bucket.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

While virtual fundraising events were simply a quick alternative, they actually proved to be a convenient and effective way to engage with donors. This is only for the brave at heart but is also a great way to raise awareness of your mission. For a virtual version of this event, consider co-op online video games as an alternative.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 19, 2014

Soon celebrities and main stream media joined in the fun as it continues to sweep the nation. But according to news reports , it has increased awareness and dollars raised for ALS research. It sounds counter intuitive to ask people to donate $100 to ALS or make this goofy video and share on social. The association reports $15.6

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

An alternative approach is to experiment and find ways to improve results. . The game was very engaging for adults and children alike. . As a basic service, TwitCause will find a cause to support (partially based on community feedback) and use Twitter to drive awareness for it. TweetsGiving 2009.

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