Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Focusing on experience leads to higher survey scores, more supporters inviting a friend or sharing on social media, greater reach, larger results, and most importantly, more impact generated. Understand Your Audience. Have a Robust Communications Plan. About the Author.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 11, 2011

When Cancer Council SA (that’s South Australia, not South Africa) started the Ambassador Project as an experiment in revitalizing volunteerism and community fundraising , jumping in to the social media pond was not even on the agenda. Cancer Council SA is over 80 years old and is the largest and oldest cancer organisation in South Australia.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

First, blogging allows your nonprofit to have a consistent stream of new content use in your e-newsletter and share on social media which increases traffic to your website and awareness of your nonprofit’s brand. For the first time, readers could comment and share their opinions publicly on a piece of online content.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2019

2) Share compelling fundraising videos. Here are some examples of fundraising videos that tell great stories, elicit an emotional response from the viewer, and feature a clear call-to-action at the end asking for your donation. Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund: Meet Bobbie and Ia. and Canada before the international rollout.

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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. 77% knew someone who had been diagnosed with cancer.

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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. Last year our ‘Go gold with kids for cancer’ campaign was a really successful campaign because it had such a clear statement that reflected with people.

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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. Then, create a crowdfunding site for your campaign and get to work sharing it with your networks.

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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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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

We recently shared how the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) used Teespring to raise over $43,000 through Teespring campaigns. We produce and distribute informational materials for free for families with children with cancer, so a lot of what we do is give things away. Track sales and growth trends.

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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. Support Authentic Experiences.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

It gives your audience a tangible transformation to observe through the sharing of the written word, photos, testimonials, and videos. And once shared effectively, storytelling will change the game for your organization. We tell stories. Our neural activity increases 5X when listening to a story. Act one – Set Up.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Laura DePeters, managing director of social, content & paid media at American Cancer Society said it best, “Without our volunteers, advocates, and donors, The American Cancer Society simply couldn’t do what we do. American Cancer Society : “I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2018.

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Whole Whale

MAY 5, 2022

It is even more important for organizations that deal with causes like Cancer and other diseases to be particularly sensitive to this issue. Instead of : “Send a picture or story of how your Mom helps you every day”. Try : “Share a favorite story of how your Mom made a difference in your life”.

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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. To become one of the success stories, it helps to work from the bottom up, top-down, and inside out.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Interesting and informative content can truly set your fundraiser apart from the rest, and the right photos can help tell your story in a unique way. Donors love seeing multiple images, so be sure to include additional photos within your fundraiser story. The title “Help Us Cure Breast Cancer!” Keep Help Alive! Keep Help Alive!

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 18, 2014

One organization that’s really tapping in to the potential of #GivingTuesday to advance their mission is the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) who saw a 78% increase in donations during the week of #GivingTuesday this year, and an 85% increase in the number of donations they received! Share in the comments below.

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See3

JULY 31, 2017

See3 is working with Make-A-Wish to help them tell more powerful stories – stories that speak to the impact of a wish on everyone touched by the experience, stories that illustrate the urgency of granting those wishes, and the need for donors and potential volunteers to step up. That’s a lot of stories to tell.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 10, 2023

Encourage the development of small organizations by sharing lessons learned. View in spreadsheet Listen to The Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer to hear how LFCA approaches its nonprofit podcast. Increase the awareness of good that is occurring in the world. Provide a platform to showcase awesome nonprofits.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 14, 2022

Special events can be tailored to share any nonprofit’s story in an engaging way. Your team can create whatever type of event suits your capacity and tells the story of why your organization’s work matters! They can help generate revenue while also sharing the value of the work your nonprofit does. The V Foundation.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

World champion Chaunté Lowe, sharing the inspiring story of her victories as an Olympian and American Record holder, as well as a breast cancer survivor. She’s used her personal experiences to raise awareness of triple negative breast cancer, driving research, early detection, and eradication.

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sgEngage

JULY 27, 2021

There are so many inspirational stories of peer-to-peer fundraisers stepping up to support causes close to their hearts that evergreen DIY peer-to-peer fundraising should be on every nonprofit’s strategic radar. Give them the tools to be able to fundraise for their birthday, complete a challenge or even livestream a birthday challenge!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Once a year, the global nonprofit community comes together to collaborate, share best practices, and connect at Dreamforce. A recent McKinsey report shared that only 30% of technology initiatives produce value to the business, which means investing in change management as an organization is key. Stories of Impact from Our Customers.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

But the holiday is also a way to rally your community together in the spirit of giving to share their support for causes they care about. Many NTEN Members are taking part in #GivingTuesday this year, and we asked our Members to share their campaign plans. Pathways to Education Canada is taking part in #GivingTuesday again this year.

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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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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 18, 2010

Social networks are built from all the content individuals share. Collaborative tools are valuable because of the options for bringing individuals working on a project into a shared space. I want to share that story! Since, we have let the sponsor choose whoever they would like as a cancer charity.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

They include Mass General Brigham, Virtual Health, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation, St. You’ll hear how Atrium Health Foundation and Heartspring are using analytics to plan for growth and how they are effectively telling the story behind their data.

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CauseVox

MARCH 11, 2022

Canine Cancer Alliance: Wag Love 2021). Canine Cancer Alliance: Wag Love 2021 – sponsorships). Create a campaign page replete with photos, videos, and a written appeal to help tell your story. Share your campaign through social media and encourage your network to do the same. Set a realistic fundraising goal.

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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. People also love to be a part of something meaningful, and a team creates the opportunity for individuals to engage with others who share a similar passion.

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NetWits

MARCH 3, 2011

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach, and advocacy for a cure. So, I thought I’d share her story here with you! Social Media Strategy: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. So What Now?

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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. You can also ask if the family would like to share information about their loved one via social media posts, emails, or blog post updates from your nonprofit.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Box.org provides organizations with the Box file-sharing, content management, and collaboration service. You can use Box's cloud-based storage and collaboration tools to replace traditional on-premises file servers and traditional file-sharing processes. You can upload and share files up to 2 GB in size with the Starter Edition.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 17, 2009

You can either share a story about how you, another person, or a group is having fun and doing good , or take a photo of a way you can have fun and do good at the same time. No photos have been submitted yet, but six people have submitted stories (see some of them below). We really have fun doing it too.

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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. And don’t forget to share your fundraiser’s link! Use social media. Social media is a great way to reach potential donors and spread the word about your fundraiser.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 14, 2022

They are united by shared interests and values, not physical proximity. The pandemic and the shift online has helped them connect with people who share their values and find diverse role models. If you’re a cancer research foundation or a hospital network, you don’t need to pivot to working on antiracism or climate action.

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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.” Major individual gifts generally account for 80 to 95% of total contribution income, so it’s well worth spending the lion’s share of your time nurturing these folks’ support. Tell more stories.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

Prompt: “Write a heartfelt, authentic letter to participants in my walk-a-thon benefitting breast cancer research. When asking people to share pictures, ask that they tag @PurrfectPets to be featured in our stories and site! It should begin, Dear x. Please include 2–4 strong, relevant hashtags.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

The last time I shared a plenary stage with Marcelo Iniarra was in 2014 at the International Fundraising Congress where he rode a bicycle on stage! Stories are social. The importance of digital reputation management – stories last forever and can spread quickly. Everyone loves a good story. Content is king.

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