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Komen Kan Kiss My Mammagram, PinActivism, and Newsjacking for a Cause

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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. Source: causes.com via Beth on Pinterest. On Tuesday, the Susan G.

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Corporate Altruism: The Blurring of the Lines Between CSR and Cause Marketing

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Our research started several months ago with a literature search, is focused on best practices in incorporating a social media strategy into CSR and Cause Marketing programs. Komen for the Cure teamed up with KFC (formerly known as Kentucky Fried Chicken). For each $5 bucket (pink!) Komen for the Cure and ultimately $4.2

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Jewish Television Network Delivers Online Religious Service

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Although I belong to a Synagogue, I am stuck at home recovering from cancer treatments. I live in the mountains of Kentucky, many hours from the nearest Jewish community, and often find it difficult to travel for services. Joel Meltze. It is a blessing to be able to participate in services from home. Thank you so much for doing this.

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