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Cause Awareness & Giving Day Campaigns for Nonprofits

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The rise of social media has also given rise to online giving on cause awareness and giving days. The urgency of a campaign occurring on a certain day inspires individuals to donate, but only if your nonprofit prepares in advance and creates an online campaign that taps into the impulsivity of cause awareness and giving day donors.

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September Cause Awareness: National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is a leading cause of death for individuals around the world, and September is an important time to have conversations to break down the stigma around mental illness and treatment for mental health. Shneidman, PhD started the American Association of Suicidology (AAS).

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October Cause Awareness: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Keep reading to learn more about the importance of this awareness month and how you can help. About National Domestic Violence Awareness Month In October 1981, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence held the first “Day of Unity.”

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January Cause Awareness: National Mentoring Month

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MENTOR launched National Mentoring Month in 2002 as a way to unify and expand mentoring efforts, as well as raise awareness about youth mentoring in the United States. Spread awareness on social media. One of the best ways to celebrate National Mentoring Month is to spread awareness of the month on social media.

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February Cause Awareness: Black History Month

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Woodson wanted to find a way to raise awareness of African Americans’ contributions throughout history. Donate to charities If you want to celebrate and provide support to Black communities during Black History Month but you’re not sure how, donating to charities and organizations is a great way to make a difference.

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November Cause Awareness: National Native American Heritage Month

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This important awareness month is dedicated to honoring the contributions of Indigenous American Indians and the history of the country’s first stewards. Elliott-High Eagle, a Cherokee Indian, created the first official week of awareness and recognition for American Indian and Alaska natives in October 1976. President Gerald R.

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HOW TO: Tap into the Power of Cause Awareness Days

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While embracing a comprehensive, long-term breaking news and crisis communications strategy is challenging for many nonprofits, all nonprofits, regardless of their size, can tap into the power of cause awareness days. In addition there are also popular awareness days that are national and local (search“awareness days”).

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