Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2010

Now we have the American Cancer Society scaling the concept of the birthday fundraiser. It's birthday fundraising on steroids with the creation of their birthday fundraising platform and accompanying social media presence. They are encouraging people to declare their birthday to cancer (and adopt a healthy lifestyle).

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

After three years of meeting virtually, we’re bringing bbcon back in-person October 22-24 in Denver! Take the time to preview the session catalogue and, after you register, you can build a personalized agenda that fits your organization type or role. Celebrate each other and the work you do!

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sgEngage

JULY 27, 2021

In-person events were no longer a reality and an estimated 62% of nonprofits pivoted to a virtual campaign to help continue to engage fundraisers in their mission. DIY Fundraising increased during the pandemic as a result of in-person event cancellations and supporters looking to champion their causes during regional lockdowns.

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Classy

JUNE 21, 2021

Livestrong has applied this approach to their Solution Grants Program, which focuses on funding solutions that solve everyday cancer problems. This year’s programmatic focuses are underserved Black Americans, children, and breast cancer survivors, so each crowdfunding campaign targets a particular cause that aligns with these audiences. .

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

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. Your nonprofit’s mission is related to the reason the person passed away. Customize letters with a personal note.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Oh and did we mention that we’re still in the midst of a worldwide pandemic with a new delta variant on the rise and plenty of uncertainty about heading back in person? There are no hard and fast answers about whether we can head back to in-person in the coming months. To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Dreamforce 2021, a mix of in-person event and virtual global gathering, had a little bit of everything: Will Smith and Ted Lasso…I mean, Jason Sudeikis? Nonprofits Creating Exceptional Experiences With Salesforce with Autism Plus and Canadian Cancer Society. Exciting product announcements?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The annual conference celebrating Blackbaud’s ecosystem of changemakers is back and in person this year! Don’t miss the pre-conference workshops to help you get the most out of Financial Edge NXT, from building your chart organizer to digging into personalized reporting with Insight Designer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

In some cases, nonprofits confuse their cause with their purpose in that if they were asked why their organization exists, they would talk about the category in which they operate (homelessness, breast cancer research, or addressing climate change), rather than a specific and differentiating point of view on those issues.

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

Their goal was to ensure the person coming to sign up for the event followed through. BikeMS organizers arrange kickoff events, meet-ups, cycling safety clinics, social hours, and other non-scripted events that have no agenda other than building the BikeMS culture and helping supporters make personal connections. Plan an amazing event.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

Our mainstage will feature celebrity speakers, musical performances, and more. Speakers represent globally-recognized organizations, like Gavi , International Justice Mission , Unicef, Teach for America, CDC Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, and more. ” – Marisa Lopez, Exponent Partners.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards. Volunteers share their campaign pages with friends, family, and the rest of their personal networks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

These sorts of echo chambers are common inside the Twitterverse – it’s the same with most celebrities and musicians who also tend to only follow each other, but in the case of nonprofits and politicians who are working on many of the same issues, not following the nonprofits listed below is a lost opportunity.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 14, 2022

Doing this fosters a deeper, more personal connection with the cause. As a nonprofit funding groundbreaking cancer research, the V Foundation hosts an annual symposium for medical researchers to share and discuss recent advances in the fight against cancer. Why the focus on special events? The V Foundation. Download here.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Dreamforce welcomed trailblazers of all sizes in the nonprofit sector, including International Justice Mission , UNICEF Australia , Canadian Cancer Society , Autism Plus , and more to share their stories and speak at the event’s global mainstage and in breakout sessions — all of which are available to watch with a free Salesforce+ account.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Bonus Personalize: Adding guest names or brief messages adds a warm touch. Example: The Greater Giving Gala: Celebrating Greater Impact in Our Community Choosing the Right Date, Time and Location Finding the perfect date and time depends on who you’re targeting as an audience. Digital or Physical?

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

To help fund the jumps, encourage your jumpers to create personal fundraising pages online using CauseVox’s peer-to-peer fundraising software. Plan a livestream for the end of a fundraising campaign to gain excitement and to celebrate the end, or kick off the event with a livestream. Personal Challenge. 5K/Marathon.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Zoe Amar and Matt Collins of Platypus Digital created the #SocialCEO Awards in 2013 with the goal to celebrate charity leaders who are using social media in support of their organization’s missions. CEO Case Study: Bowl Cancer UK. Deborah Alsina is the CEO of a charity, Bowl Cancer UK.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Tens of thousands of in-person attendees and millions online, including on Salesforce+ , will come together for three full days of learning, connection, fun, and giving back. Salesforce for Education will feature ASU and USC and Salesforce for Nonprofit will feature KWF Dutch Cancer Society and Year Up.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 6, 2020

In-person peer-to-peer (P2P) events have been one of the types of P2P campaigns most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The in-person to virtual paradigm of the Spring was very reactive in nature, propelled by uncertainty and fear. They attend because they love the cause, the organization, or the person who invited them.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 10, 2022

Whether we’ve convened in-person or virtually during a global pandemic, our Salesforce.org nonprofit community never misses an opportunity to celebrate, learn, and imagine a better, more equal world — together. and Cure Cancer.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Tens of thousands of in-person attendees and millions online, including on Salesforce+ , will come together for three full days of learning, connection, fun, and giving back. Salesforce for Education will feature ASU and USC and Salesforce for Nonprofit will feature KWF Dutch Cancer Society and Year Up.

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Judi Sohn

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Back in 2007, the Colorectal Cancer Coalition rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange in honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. investment in companies is on behalf of my organization, not personal). It came together so fast and Eric was out of town. There was no way I could attend.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Over the weekend, several female celebrities had their personal devices hacked, photos stolen, and illegally posted on the internet. One Reddit user proposed that anyone who looked at these illegal photos should donate money to the Prostate Cancer Foundation. To: Guys, we’re literally worse than cancer. Let me be clear.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 10, 2022

Instead, it’s more important that this person is someone who: Is influential within your organization. Host a “project accomplished” party to celebrate a job well done. While the executive sponsor for technology changes is typically someone who is familiar with technology, for nonprofits that may not always be feasible. Offer time off.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Note from Beth: The Lance Armstrong Foundation , known by its nickname “Livestrong”, provides a network of support for people diagnosed with cancer and their families. The foundation's mission is to “inspire and empower people affected by cancer” by helping find the information, support, and strength they need to fight cancer.

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Classy

JUNE 10, 2021

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. Fundraising Tip: Deliver a Personal Experience . It’s those personal interactions that not only get donors to give but to continue to give.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Anyone and everyone who gives anything — time, money, experience, skills, networks — in any amount to create a better world can be philanthropist. She shared many stories of philanthropists with far less money and notoriety than celebrities and wealthy people we typically think of as philanthropists.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Yep, that's a real person. Celebrate their accomplishments annually with a thank you party/dinner/reception/etc. Celebrate their milestones. Arrange meet-and-greets with celebrities at events. Help Them Follow Personal Fundraising Page Best Practices. Looking for additional resources like this?

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2022

It might be an in-person run, walk, or ride. Start by articulating your virtual campaign, in-person and/or hybrid event goals so you can then create your email communications plan to support those goals. My family and I are riding to celebrate my niece, who is now cancer free.” . Personalizes a fundraising goal.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 19, 2020

The paradigm for campaigns that have moved forward has been reactive to this point – taking an in-person event and making it virtual. Spring 2020 Event Paradigm: In-Person ? Peer-to-peer organizations have taken meticulously planned in-person events and worked to create virtual experiences to bring their communities together.

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Classy

JUNE 10, 2021

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. Fundraising Tip: Deliver a Personal Experience . It’s those personal interactions that not only get donors to give but to continue to give.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Judi Sohn, Vice President of Operations, C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition There's been a lot of interesting conversation around rebranding and defining the nonprofit "accidental" techie lately. For now, let's celebrate some of what makes us -- the nonprofit organization's accidental techie -- so special, valued, and beloved.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

You can host an in-person event with a set race route, or you can allow people to participate virtually in their own time and space. That’s why cancer research fundraisers that ask participants to shave their head are so viral. Each person who signs on to fundraise for you exponentially increases the reach of your fundraiser.

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Tech Soup

MAY 20, 2016

Personal Challenges — Personal challenges allow a donor's friends and family to rally around their cause by supporting a challenge that the donor has pledged to complete. Celebration Events — Celebration events are a quick and easy way for your donors to spread the word about your cause while raising money.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

While there are many new and exciting organizations and platforms emerging we are speaking with three we know at the forefront - Causes.com, American Cancer Society, and StartSomeGood.com. Miles Orkin, National Director for Mobile and Web forAmerican Cancer Society Fundraising Focus: Mobile. Over and over again.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

Americans are estimated to spend a whopping $25 billion dollars to celebrate their mothers and the other important women in their lives for Mother’s Day. These dollars are spent on everything from jewelry and cards, to consumer electronics and personal experiences. The biggest spenders each year are on jewelry and special outings.

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