Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Zawadi shared her most recent crowdfunding campaign, probably one of the most successful in Kenya, raising over $71,000 in a couple of days, to help a 24 year old brain cancer patient Emmanuel Otieno (pictured above and known as Jadudi) to get surgery in India. This money was donated via MPESA (mobile money) contributions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2010

Today I heard about Drew Olanoff's latest fundraising campaign, a text to give strategy on behalf of Boarding for Breast Cancer. This is not the first time Drew Olanoff has taken to the social web to fundraise for cancer. Tweet the “text to donate” campaign. Explain how their money is being spent.

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sgEngage

JULY 27, 2021

Supporters that are motivated enough to create their own fundraisers won’t be too shy to ask for donations and share your mission with their networks. During the pandemic, a new Guinness World Record for the most money raised by a charity walk (individual) was set by Captain Tom Moore who raised over $44.5

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2014

Last year we shared how the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) used Teespring to exceed their fundraising goals with a few clicks of a button. We took some time to talk to ACCO to learn more about their fundraising successes with Teespring and Shopify as a TechSoup member. What makes ACCO so successful?

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CauseVox

MARCH 11, 2022

With these advantages in mind, if you’re working to raise money for a small nonprofit, we recommend the following fundraising ideas to boost your ROI. Not only can you raise money through event registration, but you can also boost your revenue with sponsorships, branded merchandise, and matching gifts.

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NetWits

APRIL 26, 2012

Download the complete 2011 Online Giving Report to learn more about the 13% YoY growth, double-digit growth since 2009 and the top reasons your nonprofit should invest in its online fundraising program. Once there, nonprofits need to inspire, overcome reservations and make it easy to make an online donation. Be creative here.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The annual day of giving has been especially critical over the last two years, with donations to nonprofits having increased during the pandemic. Whether it’s with money, time, or skills — we all have the power to give. American Cancer Society : “I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2018. About the Author.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 27, 2013

Americans donate nearly $300 billion annually to more than 1.2 Most donors believe that they are giving to worthwhile causes, but few conduct the necessary research to determine how effectively an organization uses donations to accomplish its mission. This is why due diligence is so important before making a donation.

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sgEngage

JUNE 16, 2022

Was that recent donation specific to a research area or for general use? For that reason, it’s difficult for a public school foundation to show that donations to the Marching Band Booster Club were actually used to purchase new trombones. Are there enough resources to launch this initiative?

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 5, 2015

Blatter’s announcement came less than a week after Swiss officials arrested seven high-ranking soccer officials for charges including money laundering, fraud and racketeering. Several lessons to learn from these recent incidents: Hold your leadership accountable. Properly vet organizations before donating.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 30, 2021

As the school year was approaching, Communities in Schools of Central Texas launched their back-to-school fundraiser to raise money for much-needed supplies for the students and schools they serve. Their site included impact statements coupled with graphics to showcase how the donated funds would be used. Request a demo today!

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Major donors make a major impact on your nonprofit, but it can be a bit scary to ask major donors for a donation. You’re probably asking for an amount that’s a stretch for you and it’s going to bring up all kinds of personal issues for you, especially if you have a negative mindset around money or wealthy people. Start With Gratitude.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 18, 2010

In Darah’s words: I basically started the site in November as a combination of social media interests and helping others in their fight vs cancer. The premise was that if I could sponsors of my site for a day, we would donate $1 for every new follower we received that day. She made the donation the next day and we were off.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 22, 2020

Cancer Research UK. The Cancer Research Youtube channel has 109,601 subscribers, and it is easy to see why. Cancer Research uses their channel to show supporters and donors exactly where their time and donations are going. Cancer Research also uses its channel to provide important information on cancer prevention.

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Classy

APRIL 20, 2021

That’s why she was immediately drawn to Classy’s mission of mobilizing and empowering the world for good and helping nonprofits raise more money online. . I’ve had quite a journey and I look forward to applying what I’ve learned from all of these experiences to help take Classy to the next level.”. And the feeling is entirely mutual.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Video Can Help Boost Donations in End-Of-The-Year Fundraising by Michael Hoffman. Here’s an example of a video See3 produced in partnership with Charity Dynamics for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event. American Cancer Society saw a 10:1 return on investment from this effort.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The purpose of no-shave November comes from cancer awareness. More specifically, it’s a fundraising concept that began in the 2000s to raise awareness for prostate and testicular cancer. The Testicular Cancer Foundation’s Beard Patrol campaign has got No-Shave November down. Today, it’s a household name.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Charity events don’t just raise money for your charity, they also help to engage your supporters and bring publicity to your cause. Charity events don't just raise money for charity, they also help to engage supporters and bring publicity to your cause. It both raised money and fulfilled their mission. Donation Match Drive.

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

Or you can learn from the experts, following the lead of four successful P2P events that have cultivated one-time participants into committed supporters. The leadership team wanted to identify ways to improve the event, expand registrations, raise more money, and turn loyal supporters into sustaining and major donors.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 14, 2022

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. This accomplishment-focused symposium allows donors to see the impact of their donations. What can nonprofits learn from these events?

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Although they are not an IRS requirement, compelling annual reports can sway potential donors and show current donors how their money is helping your organization to make an impact. Click here to learn more about our Inclusivity Tool! Donate Life America. Donate Life America helps Americans easily register to be an organ donor.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Well, it’s turning them bald… “The Totally Baldacious campaign is a great way to show your love and solidarity with cancer patients while you help raise awareness and funds for cures. Is it to raise money? Make it as clear as possible, like they did, with a “how can I participate&# section.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

I asked this question on my Facebook brand page, and here’s what I learned: The New York Public Library Photo Booth. Johnson & Johnson sponsored a contest where they donated $1 for each selfie photo donated through Donate a Photo. Flickr Photo - NYPL Photo Booth. Family is Familia.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Supporters raise significant amounts of money and bring new donors to your organization. Below are 44 tips I’ve learned, organized by topic and ordered from easiest to hardest to implement. Not only do teams raise more money for your organization, they add camaraderie and competition to fundraising. Hold contests.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Recently, the organization has been able to secure a new building which will now need to be furnished — so this year’s Giving Tuesday campaign will focus on donations for tables, chairs, and school boards to support children in the area with homework and other afterschool activities.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Make Donating Easy. That's why it's important to make sure that donating to your organization isn't stressful. Take a look at your online fundraising, or better yet, ask a friend to try to make a small donation. Is making a donation simple and intuitive? Learn More About Fundraising. What About You?

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2014

Many thought the meme was connected to raising breast cancer awareness, but that was not the intention behind it. The point is to see how far we can spread breast cancer awareness … and make the men wonder what’s up :) ". Could they have leveraged this opportunity to build their email list, and raise money?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2009

It's not spending money on Super Bowl ads for Pepsi beverages. Instead, Pepsi is using the money for lethal generosity through its Pepsi Refresh Project , a crowdsourced cause marketing effort to give away $20 million in grants to help revamp communities. . Pepsi is taking a bold move. The top 100.

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Qgiv

MAY 21, 2021

There are tons of advantages to having an online fundraising store—it’s a great way to raise some extra money, it gives people a way to show their loyalty to your mission, it boosts your visibility in the community—but it does take a little extra planning to do well. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness! You should think about it!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Komen Foundation , a leading breast cancer charity, pulled hundreds of thousands of dollars in breast cancer screening funds from Planned Parenthood. Each year millions of women are screened for breast cancer at Planned Parenthood, and Susan G. Whether they donate or not is another story. On Tuesday, the Susan G.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2015

If you want to learn more about what I’ll be talking about, read this interview in the Guardian. And there is Jack Andraka , a high school student who got obsessed with finding a cure for cancer and created a test that can detect pancreatic cancer. Be Prepared to Be Blown Away by Gen Z.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

We’re here to talk about “Raising More Money By Asking and Answering Better Questions.” We’re interested in what you guys want to learn today. . So our topic, again, is how to engage donors better by anticipating their questions, learning to think like donors, and also how to ask better, more probing questions.

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Tech Soup

MAY 26, 2011

The discussion featured guest speakers Jen Burton , community director at Causes ; Tom Dawkins , co-founder of StartSomeGood ; and Miles Orkin , national director for mobile and web at the American Cancer Society. Causes allows donors to take control of their donated dollars and choose exactly how their money will make an impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

Learn basic HTML. One of the simplest ways to significantly increase your nonprofit’s return on investment (ROI) from using social media is to learn basic HTML. You can learn by watching what they do and ultimately mimic them in your own communications and fundraising campaigns to tap into that success. WWF Mobile.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 20, 2014

It’s easy to get caught up in the negative and calloused by the setbacks, but we learn to shake (and laugh) things off to keep moving forward. shares the highlights of the “big money” report. American Cancer Society research assistants went door to door asking for donations. We have to.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

She told the story of “ Poop_Strong ” who describes himself in his Twitter profile as “31 year-old sustainability PhD student fighting Stage IV colon cancer. He launched a web site called Poop Strong , a node to Lance Armstrong cancer nonprofit Live Strong.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

They walk dogs at your animal shelter, ask for donations on your behalf, and spend their Saturday afternoons tutoring students. Learn how Qgiv can help you and your volunteers make the most of your fundraising efforts! Also, don’t underestimate the donating power of volunteers themselves. Request a Demo.

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