Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2008

.   Several people pointed to Cynthia Derosier, author of The Surfer Spirit Book and recently published The Survivor Spirit : The Beauty, Passion, and Power of Breast Cancer Survivors.     I got a group of friends together and we went down to Waikiki beach and learned how to long board like the beach boys. 

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Classy

JUNE 10, 2021

Rod McCowan , the founder of Accelerance Group International, led a session that shared the keys to accelerating leadership development, performance, and impact. Cheryl and Pat also showed their authenticity and passion around what kept them motivated to fulfill their mission, and honor a close family tie to cancer.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

But the holiday is also a way to rally your community together in the spirit of giving to share their support for causes they care about. Unselfies," i.e. taking a picture of yourself supporting your cause and sharing it, is another way many people are rallying support for their campaigns.

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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. Set Your Goals.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 20, 2017

Every day, individuals are seeking new ways to more creatively support the programs and causes they are passionate about. active nonprofits in US It’s very common to see multiple charities fundraising for the same cause in the same geographic area. Their loyalty is to the cause, not necessarily to your organization. There are 1.8M

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Classy

JUNE 10, 2021

Rod McCowan , the founder of Accelerance Group International, led a session that shared the keys to accelerating leadership development, performance, and impact. Cheryl and Pat also showed their authenticity and passion around what kept them motivated to fulfill their mission, and honor a close family tie to cancer.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

There are few things people love more than getting a bit competitive or showing their friends that they’re willing to get wild for a cause. The more clearly you connect it to your cause, the better it will catch on. That’s why cancer research fundraisers that ask participants to shave their head are so viral. Sip for a Cause.

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Judi Sohn

DECEMBER 8, 2010

I turned Chatter on at Colorectal Cancer Coalition months ago, and the reaction from my colleagues was one big disinterested shrug. We have a couple of email listservs on Google Groups of our top-tier advocates that we've been interested in migrating to an online community. I posted on-topic comments in Groups and posted to profiles.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 10, 2009

It's called Bullseye Gives, a special Facebook page inviting folks to decide how they should allocate $3 million among ten large institutional charities, including: Parent Teacher Association Feeding America The Salvation Army American Red Cross National Parks Foundation Breast Cancer Research Foundation St.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2009

Create a Page not a Group or Cause. Facebook pages give you a ton of great features that Groups and Causes do not. All the great features of Facebook are available - writing on the Wall, uploading photos, and joining discussion groups. Stand up 2 Cancer. Prostate Cancer Foundation – Athletes for a Cure.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

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. Since GoFundMe is an open platform where people can solicit support for life events of any kind users have found plenty of uses for it – like supporting charitable causes.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 27, 2018

Lucille was vibrant and kind and generous until, one day, lung cancer struck. She doesn’t know much about lung cancer charities. When a would-be donor decides in a momentary surge of charity to give away their money to a cause, they may not know to whom they should give it. Within two years of her diagnosis, Lucille passed away.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2007

Ed Schipu l, who grew a mustache for children with cancer last week, created a peavator. It all started when Susan Reynolds , a social media maven and artist, was diagnosed with breast cancer and started a blog to write about her experience and used twitter to fight her cancer. We'll be back before 2008 with a roundup of 2007.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 5, 2022

Another quiet little secret is making sure you engage local Girl and Boy Scouts groups who are always looking for ways to engage in socially minded ways. Which group’s fundraising boxes come to mind? The May holiday might call to mind breast cancer awareness or newer contenders like #EveryMotherCounts. Mother’s Day.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

Beth's Birthday Cause I was listening to a story on Marketplace on NPR this afternoon with Tess Vigeland and Chris Farrell who reviewed their 2008 financial goals and graded themselves on their accomplishments. Ask people to donate to a cause instead of gifts. What about a gift in their honor to celebrate the special day.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

international, and worldwide holidays as well as cause days and awareness events like Women’s Equality Day (August 26), Suicide Prevention Month (September) and Giving Tuesday (December 3) that are relevant to a wide range of nonprofits. What’s in Neon One’s 2024 Nonprofit Calendar? The Neon One 2024 nonprofit calendar highlights U.S.,

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2008

These tactics will resonate much more with the YouTube audience than a piece you think is hip or one that features a celebrity. One example is 24HoursforDarfur who has collected over 800 videos from celebrities, elected officials, and citizens urging Congress to do more about the genocide in Darfur. It depends on what your goals are.

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Care2

JULY 14, 2008

These tactics will resonate much more with the YouTube audience than a piece you think is hip or one that features a celebrity. One example is 24HoursforDarfur who has collected over 800 videos from celebrities, elected officials, and citizens urging Congress to do more about the genocide in Darfur. It depends on what your goals are.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2008

He talked about his first personal fundraising campaign - for cancer research in his mother's memory. CRAM = Connect, Reward, Action, Memorable - mentions Technorati as a tool to find your potential audience who have interest in your cause or programs. Personal experience, to connect to younger groups. Two basic skill sets: a.)

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Holiday celebrations and time spent with family and friends help us reconnect to the things that matter most and prepare to start fresh for the new year ahead. Relevant: Keep your cause at the forefront of your goal-setting. The final months of the calendar year bring out the best in all of us.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2014

Charity Jacking is imitating a successful fundraising campaign theme or idea that has become popular and instead of encouraging donations to the original charity, redirecting donations to another cause. Before taking the plunge, he setup a group fundraising page at FirstGiving. Blue it Up (Lung cancer). Rubble Bucket.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Peer-to-peer fundraising is any fundraising effort that relies on peers reaching out to each other on behalf of a cause. When your team of advocates champion your cause and raise funds, they’ll start with their family, friends, and colleagues. This is best for groups of people fundraising together + competitions.

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Qgiv

JULY 29, 2021

It can connect donors to your cause and explain your mission. A good story can be the deciding factor in contextual giving and connect donors closer to your cause. For instance, if you raise money to fund cancer research, May is National Cancer Research Month. Influencer or celebrity campaigns.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2022

Peer-to-peer fundraising is any fundraising effort that relies on peers reaching out to each other on behalf of a cause. When your team of advocates champion your cause and raise funds, they’ll start with their family, friends, and colleagues. This is best for groups of people fundraising together + competitions.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2022

Peer-to-peer fundraising is any fundraising effort that relies on peers reaching out to each other on behalf of a cause. When your team of advocates champion your cause and raise funds, they’ll start with their family, friends, and colleagues. This is best for groups of people fundraising together + competitions.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

For instance, you might want to raise money in remembrance of a loved one who passed away or to support a whole group like veterans. Over the edge – This fundraiser is a challenge where participants rappel down the side of a building to raise money for a cause. Kids love group sleepovers and staying overnight somewhere.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 14, 2024

Can you speak in front of groups? Your cause is constantly in the news. Here are some organizational assets your nonprofit might have that you can leverage: A compelling mission: Some causes are easier for people to connect with than others. A celebrity supporter doesn’t have to be Taylor Swift or Serena Williams.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2022

Can you speak in front of groups? Maybe your mission is irresistible, Your cause is constantly in the news, . Some causes are easier for people to connect with than others. Think about organizations that take children with cancer and their families on wonderful vacations. A celebrity supporter.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 16, 2009

In the edited transcript of my September 1st interview with co-author Lisa Witter for the Big Vision Podcast , she discusses how nonprofits can use four principles from the book, Care, Connect, Control, and Cultivate to get the word out about their cause. With women, you want to appeal to people's sense of group affiliation.

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