Tech Soup

JULY 3, 2013

Brad Egel, a decade-long fundraising resident of Chicago and cancer-awareness advocate, had no personal ties or engagement with cancer victims or survivors. As his fundraising progressed, so did his dedication to the American Cancer Society. His fan base skyrocketed overnight, giving even more exposure to his platform.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

By Paige Kutliek , SEO Manager at GoFundMe ––a free fundraising platform for charities, people, and the causes you care about. If you’d like to go above and beyond, adding videos to your fundraiser can connect potential donors to your cause in a way that photos can’t. The title “Help Us Cure Breast Cancer!”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2012

I got to hear Scott Dunlap who is VP, Emerging Opportunities/New Ventures at PayPal deliver a great talk that offers some persona for different actors in your nonprofits network and how they influence, activate, or raise awareness for your cause through social channels. He was asked to donate to cancer charity.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In the midst of changing technology and trends , one of the best ways to boost awareness for your cause, deepen donor relationships, and increase reach (and proceeds) for your mission is peer-to-peer fundraising. Peer-to-peer fundraising leverages social networks. In fact, more than 27 percent of U.S.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2014

Last year we shared how the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) used Teespring to exceed their fundraising goals with a few clicks of a button. Last year our ‘Go gold with kids for cancer’ campaign was a really successful campaign because it had such a clear statement that reflected with people.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 10, 2023

This is a curated podcast list is composed of a variety of podcasts concerning technology, management in the nonprofit sector, grant writing, fundraising, and many cause issues ranging from mitigation of climate change to human rights. Increase the awareness of good that is occurring in the world.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact and inspire others to join your cause? At CauseVox we are inspired daily by people like you who capture hearts, ignite passion, and drive change by fundraising for causes you really care about! This allows nonprofits to widen and deepen their network of support.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 29, 2020

By showing off your strengths, forming a groundbreaking board, drafting brand strategies , and drawing more support, your organization will be more prepared to further your cause. Intelligent networking or communication will not help a nonprofit that’s unclear about its objectives. Articulate Your Brand Vision.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 18, 2010

Because social media may be about networks, communities, and collaboration; but it is only possible because of the dynamic and powerful tools individuals are using. Social networks are built from all the content individuals share. Since, we have let the sponsor choose whoever they would like as a cancer charity.

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NTEN

JUNE 18, 2009

Susan Gordon, Causes. We developed Causes because we know what it takes to be an activist and we know how much social networking can revolutionize grassroots organizing. So, Michelle started a cause. Then, she grew her cause, The Race to End Cancer, to 5.4

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NetWits

MAY 23, 2012

It’s popularity has made the word commonplace when you interact in social networks. Repeat fundraisers bring in more money, more consistently for the cause. Scanning for Good: How One Nonprofit Used QR Codes to Raise Awareness. It’s also spreading around the fundraising and nonprofit world. Fundraising Page Badges.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 1, 2010

For the past 30 days I have been participating in Movember : a worldwide team fundraising campaign to fight men’s cancer. While the dogooder in me loves a great cause, I also relish the opportunity to learn more about online fundraising and why people give. Being a Tease Helps. People Give for Different Reasons.

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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. Stories, such as those featuring a specific beneficiary or volunteer, can bring users closer to your cause and give them a more tangible, urgent reason to get involved.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 1, 2013

Find them all at GivingTuesday.org 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares, Inc.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Most virtual events focus on the presenter, the exhibitors, available sessions, and networking opportunities to create engagement in the virtual chat or to direct attendees to answer poll questions. . If the goal of your campaign is to raise awareness for breast cancer, then what does that awareness look like?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

Note From Beth: I’m on my way to Australia and New Zealand lead a series of workshops on Networked Nonprofits and Measurement, culminating with a keynote at this year’s ConnectingUp Conference in Australia, so expect to see a few interesting guest posts. … Read More Fundraising'

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

2008 was a benchmark year in online fundraising history as Obama won the presidential election with 87% of funds coming through social networking. While there are many new and exciting organizations and platforms emerging we are speaking with three we know at the forefront - Causes.com, American Cancer Society, and StartSomeGood.com.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

Unlike Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF on Halloween or the Salvation Army and Toys for Tots at Christmas, there is not a ubiquitous association of Mother’s Day to any particular cause or organization. Here are a few easy ideas to inspire your supporters to make an impact this Mother’s Day for both moms AND your cause. Jewelry for a Cause.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2020

Individuals are not only using digital channels to entertain themselves or connect with friends and family, but to connect with causes they care about. For example, a nonprofit raising funds for childhood cancer research may see that the majority of its donors are mothers under 40 years old. Facebook alone has 2.41

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Tech Soup

MAY 20, 2016

Hearing about a cause from a trusted friend or family member also creates an emotional affiliation for potential donors to your cause. Set up your fundraiser properly from the start and leverage your network of peers, and you will effectively grow your giving power by building a HUGE group of supporters. Identify Your Targets.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2010

And since, the busy season is coming up for all you nonprofit fundraisers – year end giving and Network for Good has just announced a Year-End Giving Challenge , I thought a guest post from Michael Hoffman about you can incorporate video to power your campaigns was in order. Do they need a reintroduction to your organization or cause?

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 11, 2015

Nonprofits are turning more and more toward grants as a source of funding for their causes, and that’s not a bad idea—if and only if you can devote the necessary time and energy into it. Breast Cancer Awareness Network. You’re going to mess something up. And that’s what matters.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Most virtual events focus on the presenter, the exhibitors, available sessions, and networking opportunities to create engagement in the virtual chat or to direct attendees to answer poll questions. . If the goal of your campaign is to raise awareness for breast cancer, then what does that awareness look like?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

Disruptive Model: Social Network. Whether it’s sharing a #CecilTheLion cartoon, or sharing a #PlannedParenthood petition, all of these actions are expressions of our passion for causes we love. Three years later, GoFundMe is still riding the wave of social good, online payments and social networks. Disruptor: Facebook.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2008

Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Day. A number of nonprofit organizations are promoting Valentine's Day giving opportunities, here's a few: A Day for Hearts is an opportunity to raise awareness about congenital heart defects, a lethal constellation of birth defects of the heart that affect millions of newborn infants and children worldwide.

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 18, 2023

The smoother the transition, the quicker your team can begin driving matching gifts for your cause. Evan Bonsett-Veal, Lung Cancer Research Foundation The entire Double the Donation team was exceptional throughout the entire process. Ensure any potential provider offers timely assistance when facing technical issues or questions. .”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2008

Breast Cancer awareness month (October) is just around the corner! And here's another clever online fundraising strategy for breast cancer. If you go to Purina Cat Chow's web site & take a test on your knowledge of breast cancer they will donate $1. Komen Foundation to support breast cancer research.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

Last December, I watched Twitter turn into a sea of frozen green peas to support Susan Reynolds in her fight against breast cancer and to raise money for research in her honor. How did you get first get interested/involved in using social media for social causes? Through Twitter, I became aware of your work with social causes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2007

  But after reading  the post by Laura Whitehead and how she turned her blog pink for the month of October to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I was inspired.    And, of course, finding a cure for breast cancer takes more than virtual pink ribbons and color schemes for your blog. 

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. Submitted by Ted Fickes Networking Good: How to Win Money and Mobilize People! Will new "online" groups drive their predecessors to extinction?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. Submitted by Ted Fickes Networking Good: How to Win Money and Mobilize People! Will new "online" groups drive their predecessors to extinction?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2008

He describes what hopes to do: I intend to examine the methodology of various politically and socially energized young people, contacted through various activist networks, and to listen to, record, and share their stories with present and future doers. I will use a blog rich in video and audio to share my discoveries and analysis.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

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. Marketing platform : Grow your donor network with email marketing tools and insights, donor surveys, and communications audit tools. The answer could be “both.”

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Connection Cafe

MAY 12, 2017

You’re probably already aware that Facebook Live lets any nonprofit live-stream fundraising events , breaking news, impact stories, and more, directly from their Facebook Page. For example, in this screenshot from Facebook, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals can add a donate button feature to their Live broadcast. Of course not!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2008

What I learned from this campaign that it is important to get help from influencers on Twitter and that inbetween campaigns if you cultivate your network, the donations will not be a one-time only thing. January 2008 As the first place winner in the America's Giving Challenge for Global Causes, I use several twitter strategies.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

What better way to tap into your constituents’ networks than to encourage them to ask their friends for donations in support of your organization? This simple concept is a winner because it enables those people who are most passionate about your cause to connect with individuals who were previously unreachable to your organization.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 1, 2014

Why should others join your cause? Most importantly, start conversations with your supporters and get them talking to their networks about it. Humane Society of the United States does a fantastic job of using social media to build awareness and start conversations (I mean, just check out their RTs). Write about it.

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