Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 18, 2014

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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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

Because it recognizes the root causes of social ills, by definition it describes a long-game issue that extends beyond solving challenges for an individual. Example : , Jennifer is first a mother of 3 and a musician, who is facing cancer. She is not a cancer patient first.) This encourages sustained donor loyalty over time.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Contributing memorial donations is a meaningful way to honor someone’s life after they’ve passed away. There are a few reasons why your nonprofit may receive memorial gifts: The person who died supported your organization during their life and had a meaningful personal connection to your cause. Highlight other ways to give.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

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.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 29, 2020

By showing off your strengths, forming a groundbreaking board, drafting brand strategies , and drawing more support, your organization will be more prepared to further your cause. A great example of this kind of strategic partnership is between the V Foundation for Cancer Research and Vs. Cancer. . Articulate Your Brand Vision.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Jude Children’s Research Hospital continue to treat and defeat childhood cancer and other deadly diseases. 4) Life is Good :: lifeisgood.com. Vegan and cruelty-free, a portion of the profits are donated to various nonprofits and causes. Jude Gift Shop :: giftshop.stjude.org. One-of-a-kind gifts designed to help St.

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Givinga

JUNE 10, 2021

What are some charities and causes that are most important to you? The Special Olympics is also a cause that’s very important to me. And in college, I volunteered on the Relay for Life team for the American Cancer Society, and was on that board throughout my time there, organizing donations.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

CVS is using purpose and a strong sense of its own corporate social responsibility as a “north star” to guide its business strategy — which it brings to life through a cross-functional approach. To fly greener, the company is tackling the air pollution caused by commercial aircraft. Yet, purpose is a journey.

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Classy

APRIL 20, 2021

It is this recognition which drew her to Classy, a certified B Corporation dedicated to building great technology to support the most important causes in the world. She also sees the opportunity to extend Classy’s impact to serve the wider public and help connect those who are looking to give with the right opportunities and causes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Species Adoptions from the World Wildlife Fund: Give a gift that helps protect life on Earth. Jude’s Children’s Hospital: Get into the holiday spirit with ornaments, decorations and other gifts that inspire hope and help fight childhood cancer. Beautiful gifts, great cause! View Gifts. [ In the UK ]. View Gifts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

I invited her to share her thoughts about cause fatigue and scaling as she launches the Twestival Local. Cause fatigue is something I think about daily; particularly going into our second Twestival this September. For me, Twestival is more than just about events in cities raising money for a cause.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 14, 2022

Whether they’re focused on fundraising or on stewardship, special events can create intimate, memorable experiences that bring donors closer to the cause. Doing this fosters a deeper, more personal connection with the cause. Seeing these powerful results motivates them to continue supporting the cause. The V Foundation.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

Whether your organization offers services or tangible goods, it’s important to connect donors to your cause. What connects donors to your cause? Showing the impact of your organization by providing real life examples of your services and telling your story throughout the donor experience. Adding images to giving plans.

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NetWits

JUNE 30, 2011

Romance me a bit, tell me some stories, and get me fired up about the cause. For example, if I’ve indicated an interest in cancer research, failing to customize my appeal communications around an urgent need for cancer research funding.” – Mike Snusz. “ You don’t relate your work back to the life of your supporter.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

I would love to learn how you became interested in XYZ cause. Many donors are happy to talk at length about their reasons for supporting their favorite causes and organizations. What are you most proud of in your life?”. Some donors are drawn to just one cause area, such as homelessness or food insecurity.

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Classy

JUNE 10, 2021

We did a lot of planning to make this event come to life but the moments we couldn’t have planned or perfected made the experience one to remember. . They talked to us about their successes and lessons learned from the multiple virtual campaigns the HEADstrong Foundation brought to life in 2020.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Take advantage of National Donut Day (6/7) or National Hot Dog Month (July) and host a summer treat-eating competition or bake sale for your cause. Climb for a Cause. Take a look at how HikeFor.com is helping Donate Life America raise funds. Stretch for a Cause. Fundraise ahead of time for extra points or advantages.

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Judi Sohn

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

It’s likely going to be another long one, so for those of you who just want it short and bittersweet, here it is: I will be leaving Fight Colorectal Cancer at the end of this year to join Convio’s Common Ground team. Colorectal cancer isn’t the death sentence it was in 1998 when my father was diagnosed.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For this fundraising event, you’ll need to team up with a local paint and sip store like Pinot’s Palette or Painting with a Twist that’s willing to paint it forward with a percentage of the night’s proceeds going to your cause. The purpose of no-shave November comes from cancer awareness. Today, it’s a household name. Bowl-a-Thon.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 6, 2020

They attend because they love the cause, the organization, or the person who invited them. 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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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.   In many ways, surfing was regarded as a way to celebrate life and be cleansed.    Can you tell me about that?

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Media Cause

MARCH 10, 2022

Below we interviewed the six female department heads at Media Cause. I am currently the Executive Vice President, Creative + Brand here at Media Cause. I found Media Cause through some strategic Googling, and actually pitched them on creating a role for me and allowing me to open an office in Atlanta. Amy Small. Tiffany Rivers.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Along with concise, engaging copy, incorporate: Images: If you haven’t already, invest in professional photography that brings your cause to life. Renew your membership Meet our cancer warriors Become a donor When you write your call to action, remember that strong action verbs can be effective, but so can nouns.

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2022

The cause . “My My family and I are riding to celebrate my niece, who is now cancer free.” . The doctor who helped save my life works at the medical system whose foundation hosts this cycling event.” . The audience is there primarily because they care about the cause. The tribe . “My The organization .

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Along with concise, engaging copy, incorporate: Images: If you haven’t already, invest in professional photography that brings your cause to life. Renew your membership Meet our cancer warriors Become a donor When you write your call to action, remember that strong action verbs can be effective, but so can nouns.

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Care2

AUGUST 2, 2012

With so many apps coming out all the time it’s easy to miss the ones built for social good and hard to keep up on useful apps that nonprofits and causes can use to do their work. iBreastCheck by Breakthrough Breast Cancer. iOS: Breast exams are an important health precaution that can easily save your life.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

It’s important to know what causes burnout, the signs to look for in individual employees, and the responsibility of leaders to set an example. She knew the job aligned her life experience, education, and passion to learn more about trauma, grit, grief, and resilience. Krista joined the Austin Angels staff in 2018 without hesitation.

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Classy

JUNE 10, 2021

We did a lot of planning to make this event come to life but the moments we couldn’t have planned or perfected made the experience one to remember. . They talked to us about their successes and lessons learned from the multiple virtual campaigns the HEADstrong Foundation brought to life in 2020.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

When you think about it, the idea of an ecosystem can be applied to many things in life. Cancer ecosystem. Engaging other nonprofits in the community who are interested in similar causes. Cancer ecosystem. But for now we’ll focus on the non-profit world. What’s an Ecosystem? Think Red Cross. Community ecosystem.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

Unlike Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF on Halloween or the Salvation Army and Toys for Tots at Christmas, there is not a ubiquitous association of Mother’s Day to any particular cause or organization. Here are a few easy ideas to inspire your supporters to make an impact this Mother’s Day for both moms AND your cause. Jewelry for a Cause.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 21, 2014

But, should-haves don’t get you anywhere in life. My favorite part of negative posts are the “save the ice for another day and next time just donate to the cause” ending statements. If you asked the same group if they’d heard of cancer, I’m willing to bet they’d all say yes. I should have thought of that!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

It celebrates the natural beauty of the area while educating the community about a green life style. Sara Goo, a senior digital editor for the Pew Research Center, gave an amazing presentation that shows the all the facts and figures underlying the disruptive changes in our society caused by new technologies.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 1, 2016

In a similar fashion, Lacey Holsworth was an 8-year-old cancer patient who became special friends with Michigan State University basketball player Adreian Payne. Payne’s involvement in Lacey Holsworth’s life made a huge impact, not just on one little girl’s life but on bringing awareness and action to a greater issue.

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Judi Sohn

APRIL 14, 2010

Professional stuff: I am Vice President of Operations of C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition , a colorectal cancer patient advocacy organization I helped start in 2005. C3 currently has 7 staff members and we've done some pretty amazing stuff to fight colorectal cancer with little resources. Check us out.

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Judi Sohn

APRIL 14, 2010

Professional stuff: I am Vice President of Operations of C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition , a colorectal cancer patient advocacy organization I helped start in 2005. C3 currently has 7 staff members and we've done some pretty amazing stuff to fight colorectal cancer with little resources. Check us out.

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Achieve

JANUARY 11, 2016

Have you ever wondered, after the fact, why you donated to a particular cause or organization? As a fundraising consultant, I’m often asked by nonprofit leaders how to raise money for causes or organizations that aren’t perceived to be urgent or especially compelling? “We You hadn’t planned on it. So why did you give? New York Times.

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NTEN

AUGUST 1, 2011

How can nonprofits use game elements to promote their cause? 57,000 gamers have outperformed supercomputers in the task of folding proteins in new ways that could lead scientists to cures for Alzheimer's, cancer and more. Personality quizzes that help educate people about your cause. Purpose: Bringing the cause to life.

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