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Research And The “C” Word(s): Cancer & Causes

Achieve

as director of research. . My best friend has cancer. Cancer … the biggest and scariest of all “C” words. And, as a further blow, it was believed that he had bone cancer—arguably one of the most painful kinds of cancer to endure. I repeat this same step when identifying how to engage with a cause.

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Classy Welcomes Ford Foundation COO Depelsha McGruder to Its Board of Directors

Classy

As Classy steps into our next chapter with our recent Series D funding and new CEO Christopher Himes , we are also thrilled to announce the appointment of Depelsha McGruder to Classy’s Board of Directors. For me, serving on the board of Classy is an opportunity to have impact at scale,” says McGruder.

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Cause Camp: From Humble Roots to Must-Attend Conference

NonProfit Hub

Cause Camp is a nonprofit conference that has been nationally recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the best conferences in America for the nonprofit sector. But before it became the nonprofit conference sensation that it is now, Cause Camp started with humble roots. Was Cause Camp Really Cursed?

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How the ACCO Used Crowdfunding to Help Kids with Cancer

Tech Soup

One of TechSoup's members just finished up an extremely successful crowdfunded apparel campaign, raising nearly $7,000 for their cause! We spoke with Program Director of the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO), Amber Masso, who told us about their previous fundraising methods: mass mailing, cold-calling, etc.

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Cause Camp: From Humble Roots to Must-Attend Conference

NonProfit Hub

Cause Camp is a nonprofit conference that has been nationally recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the best conferences in America for the nonprofit sector. But before it became the nonprofit conference sensation that it is now, Cause Camp started with humble roots. Was Cause Camp Really Cursed?

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How Canadian Cancer Society Increased Donations by 78% During #GivingTuesday

Connection Cafe

One organization that’s really tapping in to the potential of #GivingTuesday to advance their mission is the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) who saw a 78% increase in donations during the week of #GivingTuesday this year, and an 85% increase in the number of donations they received! Focus on the Follow-Up. Rally the Troops.

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Celebrating 9 Years of Giving Tuesday

Saleforce Nonprofit

Laura DePeters, managing director of social, content & paid media at American Cancer Society said it best, “Without our volunteers, advocates, and donors, The American Cancer Society simply couldn’t do what we do. American Cancer Society : “I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2018.