Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Zawadi shared her most recent crowdfunding campaign, probably one of the most successful in Kenya, raising over $71,000 in a couple of days, to help a 24 year old brain cancer patient Emmanuel Otieno (pictured above and known as Jadudi) to get surgery in India. Most donors were from Nairobi. 50% heard about the campaign via Twitter.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 8, 2022

So why not jumpstart your fundraising from individual donors this year by adding a non-traditional giving day to your fundraising calendar? 15th : World Art Day — #WorldArtDay. Consider dates that are important to your work and your donors. But you know that your need for funds is year-round. 22nd : Earth Day — #EarthDay.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2011

This holiday season your friends, family, clients, work colleagues, and major donors will likely be deluged with hundreds of tweets, status updates, and emails wishing them “Happy Holidays!” The Jimmy Fund/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute :: View Collection. This holiday season, show you care with cards that conquer cancer.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2019

The main benefit of registering for your free Google for Nonprofits account is that eligible nonprofits will soon be able to raise money directly within the YouTube platform, without sending donors to an outside website. . Slaying Childhood Cancer: Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. I get chills watching this simple video. ?.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2017

The real-time, in-the-moment nature of cause awareness and giving days can inspire donors to give provided that your nonprofit knows how to promote the days effectively. 4: World Cancer Day — #WorldCancerDay. 15: World Art Day — #WorldArtDay. 14: World Blood Donor Day — #WorldBloodDonorDay.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 1, 2017

The real-time, in-the-moment nature of cause awareness and giving days often inspire donors to give provided that your nonprofit knows how to promote the days effectively. 4: World Cancer Day — #WorldCancerDay. 15: World Art Day — #WorldArtDay. 14: World Blood Donor Day — #WorldBloodDonorDay.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 22, 2020

Cancer Research UK. The Cancer Research Youtube channel has 109,601 subscribers, and it is easy to see why. Cancer Research uses their channel to show supporters and donors exactly where their time and donations are going. Cancer Research also uses its channel to provide important information on cancer prevention.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Joe, join our new Art Lovers Speakers Series.”) Add Value Value doesn’t have to be a giveaway or a freebie offer for donors, according to the Forbes Nonprofit Council , “but rather information that they can utilize on a daily basis to help benefit and stimulate their lives.” Our supply of pantry items will last only 30 days.”)

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Joe, join our new Art Lovers Speakers Series.”) ADD VALUE Value doesn’t have to be a giveaway or a freebie offer for donors, according to the Forbes Nonprofit Council , “but rather information that they can utilize on a daily basis to help benefit and stimulate their lives.” Our supply of pantry items will last only 30 days.”)

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Every donor is different and every situation unique. Yet it’s during the close that you need to be particularly confident about why you’re asking for money and especially in tune with your donor—if you’re not, you’ll have a difficult time getting a yes from anyone other than those who were likely to give anyway. You need revenue.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time to take a good look at your plans for the final months of the year and find a fun, unique fall fundraiser that will make you and your donors feel comfortable and supported. Or simply allow folks to carve in advance and drop their beautiful works of art off to be judged! Today, it’s a household name.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

As much as possible, we encourage you to consider how you can replicate your fundraising ideas online, promote digital giving, or adjust to provide individually-delivered experiences and prizes for donors. Host a Mother’s Day wine-tasting event at the home of a donor or volunteer. 9 Mother’s Day Fundraising Ideas. Sip Sip, Rosé!

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

with his colleagues in 2020 who now also collectively oversee Camp Reach for the Sky, a free camp program for kids affected by cancer that is one of only three Gold-Ribbon children’s oncology camps in California . Previously served as CEO of The Seany Foundation, a pediatric cancer foundation. Vice President, Donor Effectiveness.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 5, 2009

Yes, we’re making a difference against colorectal cancer, and that’s ultimately our big-picture goal. We don’t resolve to cure colorectal cancer in a year; instead we resolve to chip away at a very specific, very targeted part of the rock that needs banging on. Do you want to feed the homeless or cure cancer? Donor Power Blog.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

So, what do we do when our time is limited and we need to communicate with the community and our donors? Donor-focused storytelling is the difference between: “Jim now has a roof over his head thanks to our organization’s work.”. Julia began sending him cards and art in return. We tell stories. The two formed a special bond.

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Tech Soup

MAY 26, 2011

The discussion featured guest speakers Jen Burton , community director at Causes ; Tom Dawkins , co-founder of StartSomeGood ; and Miles Orkin , national director for mobile and web at the American Cancer Society. Causes' fundraising platform allows nonprofits to tell their story and engage donors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Personalization is a technique that uses your donor data to automatically insert the supporter’s name in the video. Here’s an example of a video See3 produced in partnership with Charity Dynamics for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event. Make a video for lapsed donors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2009

The top 100 included a mix of nonprofits with an operating budget of under $10 million with programs in designated Chase corporate responsibility areas: education, healthcare, housing, the environment, combating hunger, arts and culture, human services and animal welfare.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Arts & Culture: Big Sky. © — PA Breast Cancer Coalition. The PA Breast Cancer Coalition’s tagline is both emphatic and poignant. It delivers on two distinct levels—the literal act of putting food on people’s shelves and the emotional payoff to donors and volunteers. 2009 TAGLINE AWARD WINNERS. Big History.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 6, 2015

Adding a line at the bottom of your email signature that promotes matching gifts can help spread awareness to every donor you message. A pro tip is to manage your email communications with donors in the same CRM where you manage your other fundraising activities, so all of your fundraising actions are as streamlined as possible.

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NTEN

JUNE 18, 2009

Since we launched in May 2007, 60 million people have started using Causes and over 250,000 causes have been created about every topic from halting global warming to supporting arts education. Then, she grew her cause, The Race to End Cancer, to 5.4 Then, she grew her cause, The Race to End Cancer, to 5.4

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

It’s at the heart of donor giving and the key element nonprofits need to acquire and retain donors. When existing and potential donors trust you, they are willing to provide what’s necessary for your nonprofit to blossom and grow. That is the core of what donors want to know. But how do you establish trust ?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

.  The content includes announcements, events, program happenings, staff changes, commentary, stories about volunteers or donors, and answers to stakeholder questions.  Examples:  C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition Un Dispatch Easter Seals Autism Blog Indiana Art Museum. Green: Aggregate Content Blog.

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2007

Challenge: Recruit walkers to commit at least $95 to participate in a 3-day event to raise money to fight breast cancer. A recent study conducted by Marketing Sherpa on behalf of the National Philanthropic Trusts Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk reports that email is the way to go. What do you do?

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Download the 2024 Nonprofit Calendar The Benefits of Content Planning Creating a solid—but flexible—content plan will save you time and hassle while ensuring your donors, volunteers, and supporters are staying engaged with your nonprofit’s mission. With this PDF, you’ll have the beginnings of your 2024 nonprofit content plan all in one place.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2011

As a charitable donor, Ive become so fickle its almost embarrassing. When we investigate motivations for charitable giving, we arent only concerned with what motivates a donor to write the first check to a charitable organization, but also what inspires them to become a regular, ongoing donor.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

It’s part art and part science. There are plenty of ordinary happenings that can grab a headline, such as your nonprofit’s annual student art contest or upcoming 5K. It’s okay if the donor wants to remain anonymous. Make copies of the story, and send it with a personal note to your donors. And part relationship. .

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Care2

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

Constituent Empowerment Honorable Mention: Sierra Club and American Cancer Society Winner: Children International Used TeamRaiser to recruit new sponsors and recuited 5,000 sponsors since 2005 and sponsored over 560 children. Created a wall of 5,000 signers photos. This year they did something a little different.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 22, 2021

will focus on donor cultivation, an essential step to getting the grant. We are here to talk about how to get more grants, specifically through donor cultivation. But if you’ve never heard of Bloomerang beyond these webinars, we are also a provider of donor management software. It’s a donor database.

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2008

Also, the Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation recently posted a humorous video about the importance of checking oneself for testicular cancer, which landed on the YouTube homepage and garnered well over one million views in three days.

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Qgiv

JULY 26, 2021

An emotional connection drives alumni into being long time donors. Moffitt Cancer Center is a nonprofit research center located on USF’s campus that’s a part of their health department. Some students in the art program can sell their unique creations. Hosting a flea market. Selling branded apparel. Competing in challenges.

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Care2

JULY 14, 2008

Also, the Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation recently posted a humorous video about the importance of checking oneself for testicular cancer, which landed on the YouTube homepage and garnered well over one million views in three days.

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Care2

MARCH 27, 2009

Make it interesting and it will just happen," said Dave Neff of American Cancer Society (Social Media ROI Poetry Slam). As Kathy Sierra (Change Your World in 50 Minutes) says, WOO is better than WOM, meaning word of obvious, or just being better, carries more weight than people talking about that you’re better.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

No matter your donors’ reasons for giving, the stats above show that at the end of the year, they’re ready and willing to give. Show the impact your donors are having. Plan a special email welcome series for new donors. As you review these best practices, remember to keep your donors’ needs top of mind.

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Care2

MARCH 13, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!"

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2021

But if you’ve never heard of Bloomerang beyond these webinars, we’re actually a provider of donor management software. And I absolutely love helping fundraisers fundraise more confidently and delight their donors and boost their donors’ loyalty. Maybe we segment our monthly donors.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

A fundraising event is the best way to engage with donors, garner support for your mission, and meet your revenue targets. While virtual fundraising events were simply a quick alternative, they actually proved to be a convenient and effective way to engage with donors. Fashion show – Everyone loves a good fashion show!

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