Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

At the same time, they represent a challenge to nonprofits trying to win the consumer and citizen attention they need, forcing them to compete in terms of how they take their brands to market. With this in mind, here are a few steps nonprofits can take to stand out among nonprofits and for-profit brands.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 5, 2009

Yes, we’re making a difference against colorectal cancer, and that’s ultimately our big-picture goal. We don’t resolve to cure colorectal cancer in a year; instead we resolve to chip away at a very specific, very targeted part of the rock that needs banging on. Do you want to feed the homeless or cure cancer? Beth Kanter.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 6, 2018

Review the mission statement - cure cancer, end homelessness, provide affordable housing for working families - whatever it is, ask yourself if the programs from last year helped the organization reach its goals. Consider hiring a marketing company to create a brand manual so that marketing is similar throughout the organization.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 3, 2014

This trend started to help raise money for Landon, a child in northwest Missouri who suffers from cancer. This idea can be expanded to include whatever crazy act you want: Hot Tamales for the Homeless, Cartwheels for Cancer, Trampoline Jumping for Toddlers—or any alliteration campaign fits your cause.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Hospice and homelessness can both be taboo subjects that can make people uncomfortable. This campaign is so successful because it plays on a common marketing truth – an audience needs to see something 3-5 times before making an action. PUNT Pediatric Cancer Society in New York shines as an example of storytelling at an event.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

We forget that we have social and economic issues that are massive in scale: 12% of the US population is homeless. million people die from cancer worldwide every year. This means that the nonprofit sector has not been able to wrestle any market share from the for profit sector since we started measuring it in the 1970s. –

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 11, 2015

Breast Cancer Awareness Network. The first sample proposal is a mock example from the Grant Doctor , and proposes funding to raise awareness of breast cancer in Marin County, California. All of them were successfully funded and your organization can learn from them: Waste Tire Market Development Grant Application.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 17, 2016

Is cancer more important than homelessness, child abuse a higher priority than infant mortality? Although there could be nonprofits that teach kids this skill, you could also take the approach of saying “we’re going to give to nonprofits that have marketing needs like those we fulfill as a business.”

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The American Cancer Society: When prospects explore ways to give on the ACS website, they see a clear statement about what they can expect for their donation. Your gift means we can continue to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families. However, The Water Project gets specific: “$50 provides clean water for one person.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Every good fundraiser or marketer knows that understanding the audience is key to developing content that will move them to take action. Here are examples from different types of organizations: $20 covers food and shelter for a homeless animal for one month. $35 50 pays for one session with the Cancer Exercise Rehabilitation Program.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2006

" My first thought when I opened this email from Katya Andresen , VP Marketing, Network for Good , pointing me to some new research, " The Young and the Generous " (you have to register to download) was about fried green tomatoes. homeless.??? Flickr photo from: Just Me Robin Photos "Fried Green Tomatoes anyone?"

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Sometimes it’s a matter of zeroing in on a single aspect of your organization’s work or an unexpected story, such as two volunteers falling in love while serving soup side-by-side in the homeless shelter’s kitchen. But it’s better to build the list by getting to know your media market. List all the news stations in your market.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Here are a few tasks you might want to turn over to volunteers or recruit more volunteers for: Day-to-day office work or cleaning Door greeter roles Docent positions Event committee positions Event registration and ticketing Event set-up and clean-up In-kind donations collection Marketing and promotion tasks Fundraising tasks Teaching or tutoring.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Here’s a hint: They want to know the inside scoop on what it takes to save bears or tutor kids or help homeless veterans. Examples: An article about breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month; Cancer facts; historical pieces to commemorate a certain day, etc. Before you post, think about what THEY want to know.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Because they make it easy to find your local farmer’s markets and organic food producers. National Coalition for the Homeless. Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C). Because the best way to beat cancer is to fight it. Because all children – insured or not – deserve the right to fight dying from cancer.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Because they make it easy to find your local farmer’s markets and organic food producers. National Coalition for the Homeless. Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C). Because the best way to beat cancer is to fight it. Because all children – insured or not – deserve the right to fight dying from cancer.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Tammy has managed events for more than 23 years in major markets such as Los Angeles, Nashville, Boston and Washington, DC, and has managed more than 75 special events in her career. a cancer patient whom your organization helped, a student whose scholarship your organization provided or a once homeless man whom your organization has housed.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 17, 2015

Nonprofits should carefully consider the psychographics of their target market. Nonprofits might also have access to data that others do not (such as numbers surrounding homelessness, food donations etc.). Mainstream internet virality is niche marketing. Content is more than words, though. Aim for Many Niches.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

And in 2018, as you saw, as I hurriedly got on to this to this presentation, I was diagnosed with cancer and I felt I needed to retire. They have helped us in marketing. Author information Kristen Hay Marketing Manager at Bloomerang Kristen Hay is the Marketing Manager at Bloomerang. ” Because I have worn your hat.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

John Center for Homeless Men recently did their own virtual house party peer-to-peer event called Raisin’ the Rent , with some of their participants raising over $10,000 in their house party. For instance, if your organization is dedicated to children battling cancer, you might also send costumes to the kids in need. “A

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

So if you’re shopping for software or maybe you’re in the market or just curious about us, visit our website. They’re, like, “Oh, yeah, I’m a donor for American Cancer,” even if they know, like, “No, I can’t remember when I gave my last gift.” That’s what Bloomerang is.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 1, 2015

Last day to give – FWD: Nothing can prepare you for cancer. Special interview: How we’re using viruses to stop cancer. Cancer was never a thought in my mind. Nothing can prepare you for cancer. Thank you – we’ll end pet homelessness, the seal hunt, and more. ? Procrastinators Unite.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 1, 2014

Help cancer survivors like me. Help your local homeless shelter, arts programs, and animal rescue–all at the same time. Research & Trends email email fundraising end of year fundraising end of year giving fundraising marketing online giving' We couldn’t have done it without you. Steve, will you help Baby Yolee?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 5, 2016

Every year, I try to look for something interesting or at the very least see how email marketing is evolving in the nonprofit sector. Your year-end gift helps others find life after cancer. Thank you – we’ll end pet homelessness, the seal hunt, and more. Be sure to check out 2014 , 2013 , 2012 , and 2011 too.

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