Connection Cafe

AUGUST 6, 2020

The in-person to virtual paradigm of the Spring was very reactive in nature, propelled by uncertainty and fear. Participants not only raise funds for the causes they care about, but they are empowered to spread awareness, to honor a friend or family member, to honor a loved one lost, and to be recognized for their efforts and achievements.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 14, 2022

These organizations successfully used special events to inspire donors, develop the community, and raise awareness about their cause. As a nonprofit funding groundbreaking cancer research, the V Foundation hosts an annual symposium for medical researchers to share and discuss recent advances in the fight against cancer.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

We have you covered with 18 successful- yet untapped- fall fundraising ideas for 2021 with options for in-person, virtual, or hybrid setups, so that you can respond quickly and easily to COVID no matter what happens. One of the biggest benefits of the paint and sip is that it’s easy to transition to a virtual event.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 13, 2021

Founded in 1957, the American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC) was established as the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Some examples are the use of Service Cloud to manage inbound calls, Commerce Cloud to sell virtual items that donors can “sponsor”, and Marketing Cloud for some external communications.

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2022

It might be a virtual fundraising campaign. Komen, Event 360, Peerworks Consulting, and our own Cathexis Partners team as part of the virtual conference, It’s a Peer-to-Peer World. My family and I are riding to celebrate my niece, who is now cancer free.” . For awareness events: . Or it might be a hybrid event. .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 12, 2022

ALSAC , the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude drive the survival rate of childhood cancer patients from 20% to 80% since the hospital was founded in 1962 — how’s that for impact? They’ve raised tens of millions of dollars by creating fundraising campaigns inside virtual gaming worlds. David Jacques, CIO, ALSAC.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 13, 2020

Some programs focus marketing efforts on the event experience or awareness building. In response to some who proposed that we should cancel the event, I can vividly remember our Race Chair, Dorothy Paterson, saying, “The effects of breast cancer will remain long after the homes have been repaired from the hurricane.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Virtual fundraising, virtual donor stewardship. virtual events— these are the terms dominating this year’s fundraising season. As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you’re surely aware that Facebook fundraising is quite different from the digital efforts you conduct on other platforms. Being inconsistent is.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2021

Part of a personal fundraising page for the Cannonball Kids’ Cancer Foundation ‘s Gold Gala 2021. ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation hosted a raffle sub-event to raise additional funds. That means you need to make sure that your community is aware of your event. Virtual and hybrid event models. Sub-events.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but mental health in the nonprofit workplace is a topic that calls for an honest conversation all year long. Lisa is a leader on the MiHIA Thrive ACE’s initiative steering team and has worked with nonprofit organizations such as the American Cancer Society. Get Registered Now for Free.

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Qgiv

MAY 21, 2021

Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness! Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness know exactly how they’ll receive their merchandise before they even look through the items! When their community needed extra help during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Sharing Center set up a virtual food pantry where donors could “buy” specific items online.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2007

I'm going pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Finding a cure for breast cancer takes more than virtual pink ribbons and color schemes for your blog. Hat tip to Laura's Notebook for the inspiration. I've also added the pink ribbon to my Facebook profile. Early detection is important. Learn more about it here.

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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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Classy

APRIL 7, 2021

A virtual event for fundraising is your opportunity to introduce your cause directly to a worldwide audience of donors, as long as you have a solid plan to attract them. Even as in-person activities return, the success of a virtual event speaks for itself. When you’re ready to start planning, our virtual event toolkit is here to help.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 25, 2006

TechSoup has set up a virtual office in Second Life and earlier this month hosted a mixed-reality event showcasing a new nonprofit directory. " She didn't become aware any "serious" uses until six months later when she mentioned Second Life to good friend in LA, Tom Maroney (???Frank Frank Foley???

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 13, 2010

He, of course, was very aware of the launch of iPad and wanted one. (Me This online event allows you to create your own virtual bike and race through the California landscape using your story to invite more people to join us in the fight against cancer. (BTW, So after a good report card, I acquired an iPad.

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Tech Soup

JULY 14, 2011

David and Randy (I've presented with them several times, hugged them, had beers with them, I've even hung out in our Nonprofit Commons in Second Life virtual island with them, so yes, we are on a first name basis) reminded me that innovation doesn't just happen.

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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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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

Raise dollars, build awareness, and gain names and addresses for future mailings all-in-one! 66,000 for the 66,000 women who die from Lung Cancer each year ) in the name of one of these wonderful women. Select a few to print using a service like Shutterfly. Count your Peonies. Flowers are a big part of Mother’s Day. Online Course.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

If you have limited resources, or are just starting out, then you should consider one of the following types of events: Virtual: In a virtual event, such as a read-a-thon, participants can register and fundraise online, from anywhere. In 2009, the event was in five cities, and raised nearly $600,000.

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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. Through Twitter, I became aware of your work with social causes. Our goal is to develop a virtual retreat where cancer patients can escape their physical pain.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2006

From inspiring young cancer patients to fighting poverty to peaceful resistance of oppressive regimes. multi-user, virtual environments) might be particularly useful when. promote awareness. It caught mine as I'm interested in the role of play in problem-solving, what ever the scope of the problem. educate their audience.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

This advice from Rick Shadyac, President of ALSAC , the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since it opened more than 60 years ago. Childhood cancer is a global, multi-trillion dollar, multi-year problem.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 24, 2010

Usually, I brag about the fact that I get to help organizations raise money to support awesome missions like curing cancer and feeding the hungry; but last week, I caught a case of the Eeyores. When you’re planning your next event, remember to: Provide a virtual participation option so people can participate on their own terms.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2007

Laura's Notebook has turned pink for the month of October to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and so has Michelle Martin. Finding a cure for breast cancer takes more than virtual pink ribbons. This articles provides some excellent tips and strategies for a successful group approach to blogging. more about it here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

MacArthur Foundation, in collaboration with the University of California, Irvine, Duke University and the virtual network of HASTAC, announced its second annual open-call competition that will provide $2 million in awards to innovators shaping the field of digital media and learning. A few days ago, the John D. and Catherine T.

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TechImpact

APRIL 16, 2014

It could be Earth Day, Women’s Heart Awareness Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Fundraising Industry News Social Tech content marketing nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech social media supporters technology virtualization' Promote events that might not be events. Sounds crazy, right? Get visual.

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Qgiv

JULY 29, 2021

For example, despite being pivoted to virtual in 2020, Big Love Cancer Care’s annual Santa Dash was driven further with text giving and even reached its goal of $150,000. For instance, if you raise money to fund cancer research, May is National Cancer Research Month. Make virtual events work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 6, 2006

ve also been interested in watching what the American Cancer Society has done with its virtual walk-a-thon in Second Life. Other in-world possibilities include things like virtual one-on-one counseling, conferences, protests, benefit concerts, education centers, contests ??? you name it and I bet it will eventually be done.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

With technology improving, virtual and hybrid events rising in popularity, and new event ideas coming to fruition, it can be hard to determine the best fundraising event that aligns with your audience, goals, and overall mission. Even as events become in-person again, incorporating virtual elements to make them hybrid will likely be the norm.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

As Google now controls the majority of internet traffic, SEO has become a booming business, driving customers and brand visibility to virtually every sector of commerce. cancer donations – 880 search per month - $17 per click. How much money has been donated to cancer research? What has cancer research achieved.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

This could be a walkathon or moveathon, or a virtual activity that you aim to send viral (think the ice bucket challenge). For example, the Little Black Dress Initiative challenges participants to fundraise + wear a black dress for 5 days straight to raise awareness about local poverty. What is your goal for the activity?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2008

What would ngos look like if they were completely virtual? He talked about his first personal fundraising campaign - for cancer research in his mother's memory. What if we were to audio and video record interviews with politicians and put them on the web? What if we faced up to really measuring the results of our work?

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Grows Awareness Organically. These are often the first activities that come to mind when considering peer-to-peer fundraising: runs, walk-a-thons (both virtual and in-person), bowl-a-thons , golf marathons , and even gala-style fundraisers. golf marathon, virtual walkathon, raise awareness, etc?)

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The campaign encouraged individuals to virtually fundraise their own way and grew in popularity with over 60 personal pages created and 1,200 gifts made. It generates brand awareness and allows new supporters to get connected to the important work we do at the North Texas Food Bank.” —Lexi Kay, Annual Campaign Manager .

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

But are you aware of all your options? Determine whether a virtual, in-person, or hybrid format will suit your event and your supporters best. For example, if you decide to host a 5K, you might decide that though virtual 5Ks can be fun, your donors would prefer to have an in-person race. Next, consider the format of your event.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2022

Grows Awareness Organically. These are often the first activities that come to mind when considering peer-to-peer fundraising: runs, walk-a-thons (both virtual and in-person), bowl-a-thons , golf marathons , and even gala-style fundraisers. golf marathon, virtual walkathon, raise awareness, etc?)

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