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 campaign is a great example. Most donors were from Nairobi.

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Achieve

AUGUST 26, 2015

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. By the way, this story has a happy ending. I was stunned and overcome with sadness. I cried…A LOT. gather data.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

According to a guideline published by M+R, a useful quick test for your own messaging is to simply answer the question: If the subject of this story were to read it, how would they feel? The challenges of strength-based messaging Finding the balance in your story. She is not a cancer patient first.)

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

Movements often involve a rallying cry, a widely recognized iconography, often a color (think pink for breast cancer), meaningful dates, repeated activities (from Freedom Rides to annual walks), and a shared goal for the common good. Examples include #BlackLivesMatter, #MADD, and #FlintWaterCrisis.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Canine Cancer Alliance Wag Love Campaign. For example, Canine Cancer Alliance (CCA) raised nearly $30,000 using CauseVox to power their peer-to-peer fundraising campaign – Wag Love. Canine Cancer Alliance Website CTAs. One example is Innovation: Africa ‘s ongoing iCampaign. Use Your Story The Right Way.

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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. Share some personal stories by people who have been impacted by their donations. .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

For decades, LLS has harnessed people power to raise funds for cancer research and treatment through Light the Night , Team in Training , Visionaries of the Year , and other unique in-person events—historically raising 67% of all individual contributions made to LLS. There’s incredible power in doing good and feeling good together.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 31, 2022

Who they are: Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation (VBCF) is a statewide, Richmond-based nonprofit committed to the eradication of breast cancer through education and advocacy. What they did: Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation created a network fundraiser.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 29, 2020

A great example of this kind of strategic partnership is between the V Foundation for Cancer Research and Vs. Cancer. . The V Foundation empowers cancer research by funding at prominent cancer centers across the nation, whereas Vs. Cancer helps athletes to fund local pediatric oncology programs and childhood cancer research.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

It’s crucial that your online donation forms and landing page match the story you’re telling. An impact statement is your organization’s story about your influence on the community. Showing the impact of your organization by providing real life examples of your services and telling your story throughout the donor experience.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

We tell stories. Stories are the most effective form of communication available because they immediately engage the reader on an emotional level and in a way that is interesting to them. Our neural activity increases 5X when listening to a story. 6 steps to telling your nonprofit’s stories. Act one – Set Up.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

To help you dive right in, this posts provides an overview of the tools available, best practices, and examples to make your chosen AI writing tool work for you. Prompt: “Write a heartfelt, authentic letter to participants in my walk-a-thon benefitting breast cancer research. It should begin, Dear x.

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Whole Whale

MAY 23, 2022

For example, if you’re raising money for cancer research, tell stories about how cancer has affected fathers in your community. For example, you could offer donor rewards like personalized thank-you cards or social media shoutouts. For example, you could offer a free t-shirt for donations of $50 or more.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 27, 2021

Human brains engage, absorb, and remember stories better than any other form of communication available. . Consider which stories you have within your organization that are powerful stories of struggle and overcoming. Taking the time to craft powerful stories will go a long way in your communications.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Examples and practical tips to live by. 3) A university found their newsletter open rates increased by 7-12% when they personalized the first story within a newsletter to different audiences. So, utilize all that great information in your database to deliver the right email message to the right audience. When making a hard ask.

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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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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Your nonprofit website houses plenty of important information and resources, from the story of your organization’s founding to your donation page. For example, you might create a dropdown list under the primary navigation link “About Us” that shows pages dedicated to your mission statement, values, and current projects.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 18, 2010

I want to share that story! 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 end result would be more followers for us, great PR for the sponsor (and a good deed) and $ and awareness through tweet to the cancer charity.

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CauseVox

MARCH 11, 2022

A walkathon or race is an example of a tried and true peer-to-peer fundraiser that has potential for a high return. Canine Cancer Alliance: Wag Love 2021). Canine Cancer Alliance: Wag Love 2021). Canine Cancer Alliance: Wag Love 2021 – sponsorships). Need tips on hosting your next virtual walkathon?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 25, 2023

Your giving to our hospital is appreciated” is not the same as “Your giving to cure cancer makes you a visionary leader.” Tell more stories. Reading or hearing a story, or watching a video, tends to release oxytocin ( one of a trifecta of “feel good” chemicals ” that encourage philanthropy).

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

For instance, family members of someone who died from lung cancer might donate to your nonprofit if your mission is to fund lung cancer research. For example, take a look at how the Michael J. For example, the St. Your nonprofit’s mission is related to the reason the person passed away. Giving in-kind gifts.

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Bloomerang

JULY 1, 2021

Gary Moyle is a legacy manager with decades of experience, working for the Martlets Cancer hospice in England. There are a great many examples of really good charity communications on legacies. Although I think the worst examples I have seen are those that don’t connect emotionally with the audience. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

Stories are social. The importance of digital reputation management – stories last forever and can spread quickly. Everyone loves a good story. Transmedia storytelling it is the technique of telling a story across multiple online platforms and formats using current digital technologies. Content is king.

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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. Adding holiday filters, stickers, or music to social media stories promoting the fundraiser.

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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. “ Here are their answers: “ You’re always asking for money.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 1, 2010

For the past 30 days I have been participating in Movember : a worldwide team fundraising campaign to fight men’s cancer. The mustache becomes the ribbon for men’s health, the means by which awareness and funds are raised for cancers that affect men. Multimedia Tells the Story. Sample Communications Really Help.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A winning strategy for spreading the word about your organization’s work is getting your nonprofit’s story in the news. . A news story gets your organization in front of a large audience of potential supporters and gives your organization instant credibility. . And, getting your story in the news still carries a lot of weight.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

For example, Alley Cat Allies’ Cat-alyst Society – Monthly Giving Program : This page should have a URL that can be easily promoted in print newsletters and postcard campaigns, such as alleycat.org/givemonthly. For example, the Nature Conservancy offers both honor gifts and memorial gifts – each with their own donation page.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 13, 2021

Jude’s status as the global leaders in understanding, treating, and defeating childhood cancer, and its commitment to ensuring no family ever receives a bill, it’s not hard to see why effective fundraising is critical to St. Pediatric cancer has not rested during this pandemic, and we have a lot of work to do. Between St.

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NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2012

I’ve blogged about how a few nonprofits are using them , and how the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network was seeing real results , but it feels like there is a new energy around using them. It seems that QR codes have gone mainstream, or at least hit that tipping point where it’s pretty safe to include them in campaigns.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

Using CauseVox’s platform, Endure To Cure exemplifies the power of peer-to-peer fundraising by mobilizing almost 1000 individuals to donate to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Use a personal story, explain how you first got in contact with the organization and why their mission is important to you. Why do you care?

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Classy

APRIL 20, 2021

McGruder’s varied experience across the for-profit and social sectors enables her to understand the deep interconnections between both, and she identifies Classy as an example of how a for-profit model can positively impact the nonprofit model. But McGruder’s strong passion for Classy extends beyond its origin story.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 28, 2013

Here’s a summary of tips, tools, examples, and resources for getting the most of our your nonprofit event with social media. (Here’s a curated link list used to create this post). Take the above example from charity:water for World Water Day. The first step is to get organized.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2022

But, the need for breast cancer research and support services didn’t stop just because there was a global crisis. For example, you may host a month-long fundraiser in which participants are challenged to walk 10K steps per day. Komen success story here. . So, just as your organization likely did as well, Susan G.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

By far, the biggest set of stories are the ones from organizations that serve youth and children. They’re a great example of an NGO that really knows their IT. Childhood Cancer Support in Canada. Finally, I liked the story of Candlelighters' Childhood Cancer Support Program in Ottawa, Canada.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2014

An example of impact-driven fundraising gifts are hand-sewn scarves from a family who started a local business as a result of your donor’s micro-finance loan or a personal letter from a child who you sponsored for her education. Create a sexy story. You have all the ingredients for a sexy story, but how do you get the recipe?

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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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