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

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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. I was stunned and overcome with sadness.

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Why Your Nonprofit Needs Peer-to-Peer Fundraising (and How to Use It)

Nonprofit Tech for Good

It creates a personal, meaningful introduction of your cause and nonprofit to new donors. A peer-to-peer fundraising event is one in which your supporters raise money on behalf of your cause. ” (via the Prostate Cancer Foundation ). Existing supporters are the ones spreading the word to friends and colleagues.

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3 Examples Of Successful Nonprofit Marketing Campaigns

Bloomerang

Some creative and successful nonprofit marketing campaigns include: Breast Cancer Now, CoppaFeel and Asda: The Real Self Checkout Suicide&Co: The Words Unspoken Campaign The British Tinnitus Association. Breast Cancer Now, CoppaFeel and Asda: The real self checkout Image Source Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel! ,

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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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Is it a movement or a moment?

Candid

When it comes to raising visibility on a given issue, nonprofits often strive to achieve broader impact—the kind of change that comes through collective action. Growing from the inside out Typically, movements first engage those most directly affected by the cause, radiating out in concentric circles.

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Nonprofits! You Are Not the (Only) Gatekeeper for Your Issue!

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Last month my mother called to tell me about a neighbor who had just been diagnosed with cancer. I thought we were being asked to donate to the local cancer society,” she replied. The following blog first appeared on. Philanthropy News Digest. In fact, local town leaders had already decided to organize a fundraiser for our friend. “I

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HOW TO: Use Twitter Lists to Promote Nonprofits and Causes You Care About

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Twitter’s new Lists are a great way to organize your followers, and with a little intention and a dose of good will, Twitter Lists can also be used to promote your favorite nonprofits and the causes you care about. What issues are important to you? 4) Create Causes Lists. Breast Cancer Research. Global Warming.

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