Judi Sohn

MARCH 12, 2011

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. Sounded perfect.

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NetWits

MARCH 3, 2011

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach, and advocacy for a cure. When The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network was brainstorming ideas for their awareness event at an L.A. Kings game, QR codes were top of mind.

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Blue Fox

MARCH 23, 2022

Yet, "tough" is no excuse for how this disease rages on with little medical research or attention. To put that in perspective: 1 in 16 women suffer from heart disease 1 in 8 women suffer from breast cancer There are few known therapies for treating endo. Endometriosis affects at least 1 in 10 women. (At That must stop.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

When it comes to raising visibility on a given issue, nonprofits often strive to achieve broader impact—the kind of change that comes through collective action. Recent years have seen several examples of moments that captured public attention—typically after years-long efforts and organizing before they burst into wider awareness.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 30, 2021

In addition to providing individual student support, they work to ensure school environments are safe and inclusive for all students. As the school year was approaching, Communities in Schools of Central Texas launched their back-to-school fundraiser to raise money for much-needed supplies for the students and schools they serve.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Crowdfunding helps you raise money for issues that are central to your organization and offset any costs not covered by your budget or other fundraising efforts. And because GoFundMe has a 0% platform fee , your organization will be able to keep more of the funds raised. The title “Help Us Cure Breast Cancer!”

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 18, 2014

million raised, a 63% increase in total donations over 2013 according to the Case Foundation. I recently spoke with Mike Kirkpatrick, Director of Marketing at Canadian Cancer Society in Ontario who shared their story with me, and here are four factors I believe led to their success that you can use in 2015. Focus on the Follow-Up.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards. Recruit loyal supporters to fundraise for your cause. Recruit loyal supporters to fundraise for your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Even though billions of dollars have been raised online since 1999, it’s surprising how many nonprofits make the donation process more complicated than it should be. Launched in 2002, GlobalGiving.org is a crowdfunding platform for NGOs, charities, and nonprofits worldwide which has raised nearly $500 million online.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Social media is an indispensable tool for raising awareness for your nonprofit’s cause, reaching new audiences, and strengthening your relationships with donors. Social Media Engagement Rate When it comes to securing support on social media, getting your nonprofit’s content in front of prospective donors is only the first step.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Charity events don’t just raise money for your charity, they also help to engage your supporters and bring publicity to your cause. Charity events don't just raise money for charity, they also help to engage supporters and bring publicity to your cause. It both raised money and fulfilled their mission.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 25, 2023

Especially not in our digitally revolutionized marketplace where you must actively pull supporters towards your magnetic center rather than pushing out energy likely to dissipate before it does your cause any good. GENERAL RULE: Treat thoughtful donors with special attention. Outbound (push) marketing no longer rules.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

You’ll want to host creative fundraisers alongside the giving day to attract attention to your nonprofit and maximize donations. From hosting Facebook fundraisers to automating your efforts, here are the strategies we’ll cover: Host quick, time-bound challenges to rally supporters. Invite supporters to join the Challenge.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

Some things have not changed: Time and attention are finite. I showed examples of how charity:water shares the story across different platforms and how it supports their fundraising. It raises the question, though – Will the robots take over fundraising? Marcelo talked about how humor can capture attention.

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2014

Many thought the meme was connected to raising breast cancer awareness, but that was not the intention behind it. The point is to see how far we can spread breast cancer awareness … and make the men wonder what’s up :) ". Can You Build a Base of Supporters with Memes? First, most memes don’t go viral.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

JUNE 1, 2020

Their combination of text and visual aids can be used to simplify complex processes or ideas, and draw peoples attention to the key points they need to understand. They’re attention grabbing. Infographics can grab the attention of potential donors and give them the information they need to decide to donate.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

JUNE 1, 2020

Their combination of text and visual aids can be used to simplify complex processes or ideas, and draw peoples attention to the key points they need to understand. They’re attention grabbing. Infographics can grab the attention of potential donors and give them the information they need to decide to donate.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Facebook is hardly a new platform for nonprofit organizations to interact with supporters. Rather than moving Facebook supporters to a different channel, the goal is to grow relationships with them from within the platform itself. According to GoodUnited , these fundraisers have since raised billions for nonprofit organizations.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Have Them at Hello Start with an irresistible subject line that’s 50 characters or less and grabs your audience’s attention: Convey urgency. (“Our Capitalize on the power of email marketing to recruit individuals or teams to raise money for your organization and to stay in touch with these supporters throughout the campaign.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Peer-to-peer fundraising empowers your supporters to reach out to their networks on your behalf. This expands your reach, while deepening the connection your supporters feel to your organization. It's easy to get lost in the shuffle in the end of the year — it's hard to sustain anyone's attention.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

HAVE THEM AT HELLO Start with an irresistible subject line that’s 50 characters or less and grabs your audience’s attention: Convey urgency. (“Our Capitalize on the power of email marketing to recruit individuals or teams to raise money for your organization and to stay in touch with these supporters throughout the campaign.

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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. And it worked!

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2022

It can help you recruit participants , motivate your fundraisers, and build long-term relationships with supporters. . Start by articulating your virtual campaign, in-person and/or hybrid event goals so you can then create your email communications plan to support those goals. Fundraising status (raising money or not, yet) .

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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. It’s not about raising more funds, it’s about raising enough funds.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2020

For example, a nonprofit raising funds for childhood cancer research may see that the majority of its donors are mothers under 40 years old. Global reach : Nonprofits do not have to limit themselves to their immediate geographic location for support. Messages can be shared worldwide, resulting in new supporters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2014

In the early crowdfunding days, I helped launch a crowdfunding campaign with the American Red Cross and SXSW that raised $120,000 in 10 days. Your goal aligns your team and supporters with your crowdfunding campaign. How much have we raised online in the past year? How much did similar crowdfunding campaigns raise?

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

Participants raise money from their friends and family to support them in completing the walk or run. A virtual or hybrid gala provides a way for your supporters to buy a ticket, attend a livestream, donate, and even fundraise for you online. Don’t forget to pay attention to the registration side of things either.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 23, 2017

Given these difficult times, we'd like to feature some local organizations that are doing great work, but not getting a lot of attention every day. MIRA is constantly standing up to support safe and inclusive meetings. The foundation's goals are to support the healing process and to help individuals feel whole again.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 20, 2017

Peer-to-peer fundraising or P2P fundraising is a style of fundraising where an organization recruits supporters to solicit donations from their friends and family on behalf of that nonprofit. Every day, individuals are seeking new ways to more creatively support the programs and causes they are passionate about. There are 1.8M

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 13, 2021

The return of safely modified hybrid in-person events will give supporters and staff something positive to look forward to and prepare for. The Miracle Mile Walk supports University Hospital’s Randy W. Pan-Mass Challenge and Winter Cycle, benefiting the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Common Themes and Recommendations.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

You’ll want to host creative fundraisers alongside the giving day to attract attention to your nonprofit and maximize donations. From hosting Facebook fundraisers to automating your efforts, here are the strategies we’ll cover: Host quick, time-bound challenges to rally supporters. Invite supporters to join the Challenge.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 16, 2021

Many of the other platforms available to nonprofits were created for a primary purpose, like fundraising or supporter management. Within Classy, you can: Create milestone emails to congratulate and thank fundraisers who raise a certain amount. The Canadian Cancer Society is an organization that had to do just that.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2014

I looked at a few popular crowdfunding sites and dissected their cost plans, nonprofit support, and special features. Project creators offer rewards and incentives for donations to thank backers for their support. They also offer a guide for cause-based campaigns as well as customer support on the phone or online.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

I caught up with Danny Alpert at the NTC Conference in Minneapolis, MN where he briefed me on how he is using a “Transmedia” strategy to raise awareness and funding to support homeless services. His films have explored causes from human rights and curing cancer to animal welfare and religious coexistence.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Yesterday I went along to the Mobile and Digital Conference in London , organised by Fundraising magazine, to hear first-hand about how, in a fast-changing world, charities are using social, mobile and digital media to reach new audiences and raise more money. Don't measure success of mobile Apps just by the £s raised.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2015

I think Adora Svitak, a 16 year-old education activist, whose 2012 Ted Talk, “ What Adults Can Learn from Kids , has almost 4 million views said it best when describing the impact that these “kids” will have and why we should pay attention to them: “New generations grow and develop and become better than the previous ones.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

I looked at a few popular crowdfunding sites and dissected their cost plans, nonprofit support, and special features. Project creators offer rewards and incentives for donations to thank backers for their support. They also offer a guide for cause-based campaigns as well as customer support on the phone or online.

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