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. Developed by the community for the community. Enter the Ambassador Project.

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NetWits

MARCH 3, 2011

For a sector often looking for creative ways to communicate our message, QR codes are a great tool for things like advocacy and scavenger hunts. But they are also great for traditional calls to action! Using QR Codes for Calls to Action. Social Media Strategy: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. So What Now?

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Judi Sohn

MARCH 12, 2011

The organization I helped found as Colorectal Cancer Coalition in 2005 officially became Fight Colorectal Cancer on Monday, March 6, 2011. I hope it’s a fun read for anyone either looking to redo their own small nonprofit brand, or who wants a deeper dive on what we did at Fight Colorectal Cancer. Sounded perfect.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

When it comes to raising visibility on a given issue, nonprofits often strive to achieve broader impact—the kind of change that comes through collective action. These movements typically don’t start with a structured entity, but with inspired individuals who see what needs to change in their communities and decide to act on it.

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Classy

JUNE 21, 2021

Livestrong has applied this approach to their Solution Grants Program, which focuses on funding solutions that solve everyday cancer problems. This year’s programmatic focuses are underserved Black Americans, children, and breast cancer survivors, so each crowdfunding campaign targets a particular cause that aligns with these audiences. .

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Whole Whale

MAY 23, 2022

Father’s Day is a great day to plan a fun fundraising campaign to honor the Dads in our community. Giving your supporters a way to celebrate their Dad and give back can be a wonderful tradition to start in a community. This will show them that you’re serious about raising money and that every donation counts.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 8, 2022

Apart from raising emergency funds, many nonprofits rely on #GivingTuesday and end-of-year giving to generate the bulk of their individual donations. Depending on your cause and audience, you can plan your next fundraiser on a holiday and incorporate the theme into your call-to-action. You can find a list of all the U.S.

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Once a year, the global nonprofit community comes together to collaborate, share best practices, and connect at Dreamforce. The new system allows them to visualize their logic model in action across programs in 24 offices in 14 countries. A Community Focused on Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion.

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Forum One

APRIL 20, 2023

This year’s honorees include leaders from the Department of Labor, Office of Digital Transformation, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Veterans Affairs, Brooke Army Medical Center, Department of State, NASA, NIH National Cancer Institute, and more. You can find a full list of the honorees here.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

Whether you’re running a marathon to raise money for mental health or you are a nonprofit considering hosting a peer-to-peer birthday fundraiser , building an effective personal fundraising page is the first step towards creating positive change in the world. This allows nonprofits to widen and deepen their network of support.

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

Often the sales funnel is part of the visualization: Awareness Evaluation or Consideration Engagement or Decision Action or Donation Advocacy or Loyalty Michael Johnston, co-founder and president of HJC New Media , encourages nonprofit organizations to take a page from the mapping playbooks of for-profit enterprises.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Crowdfunding helps you raise money for issues that are central to your organization and offset any costs not covered by your budget or other fundraising efforts. And because GoFundMe has a 0% platform fee , your organization will be able to keep more of the funds raised. The title “Help Us Cure Breast Cancer!” Keep Help Alive!

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Classy

MAY 3, 2021

Haymakers for Hope’s mission is to give everyday people the chance to fight back against cancer by training for, and competing in charity boxing events to raise money and awareness. Community meet-ups. Quarterly progress reports showing their life-saving gift in action. Private Strava group with weekly workouts .

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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. Calls to Action : What may seem simple, is often very difficult to achieve, and in this case it’s the calls to action.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2008

Last December, Susan Reynolds , an artist and social media maven, was diagnosed with Breast cancer. She announced on her blog, " I use Twitter to fight Cancer " and without any formal blogger relations campaign, well-known and influential bloggers blogged about her situation and changed their avatars to include peas.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

If I am building a community, maybe my community needs/wants/desires something different.” When you’re in the business of creating a community, it’s really important to be intentional about nomenclature.” A lot of what we’ve inherited, it’s based on white dominant culture,” she said. “If Peer to peer.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Even though billions of dollars have been raised online since 1999, it’s surprising how many nonprofits make the donation process more complicated than it should be. Launched in 2002, GlobalGiving.org is a crowdfunding platform for NGOs, charities, and nonprofits worldwide which has raised nearly $500 million online.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

If I am building a community, maybe my community needs/wants/desires something different.” When you’re in the business of creating a community, it’s really important to be intentional about nomenclature.” A lot of what we’ve inherited, it’s based on white dominant culture,” she said. “If Peer to peer. Unsubscribe options.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 25, 2023

ACTION STRATEGIES to pull thoughtful donors towards the vortex center: Reciprocate. Often folks are looking simply for gratitude, personal connection, attachment to community, feeling of belonging, greater purpose and a sense of identity. Expend some energy, using the recommended action steps in this two-part series, to find out.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 12, 2017

How to Use Facebook Live to Raise Money. Fundraising is about building trust, sharing stories of impact, and growing a community of supporters. Within a multi-channel approach, Facebook Live can become a powerful way to raise more money online. Ask for action. Seize the moment to ask for action! Of course not!

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

At this point, you’re probably finalizing your plans for the year-end giving season and preparing to put your fundraising and social engagement strategies into action as the first leaf turns orange. Create online communities to connect supporters near and far. Undoubtedly, your year-end strategy includes a nod to Giving Tuesday.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Social media is an indispensable tool for raising awareness for your nonprofit’s cause, reaching new audiences, and strengthening your relationships with donors. Whether you’re posting on Facebook , Instagram, or even LinkedIn, it’s important to focus on reaching users who are most likely to take action in response to your content.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Many times, communication is something people don’t feel is their strong suit. So, what do we do when our time is limited and we need to communicate with the community and our donors? Cut through bias by communicating various perspectives and voices. Prompt action from your audience . We tell stories.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 12, 2022

Jude drive the survival rate of childhood cancer patients from 20% to 80% since the hospital was founded in 1962 — how’s that for impact? They’ve raised tens of millions of dollars by creating fundraising campaigns inside virtual gaming worlds. We took quick action to pivot in spring of 2020. . — David Jacques, CIO, ALSAC.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2012

I got to hear Scott Dunlap who is VP, Emerging Opportunities/New Ventures at PayPal deliver a great talk that offers some persona for different actors in your nonprofits network and how they influence, activate, or raise awareness for your cause through social channels. His points were: Each person does a little, the community does a lot.

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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. That’s what I’m a HIPpy did with their Leap into Action fundraiser.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Maybe an influential pastor at a large community church. Susan is a grandmother, a cancer survivor and the major ingredient that differentiates organizations that truly make change from those that just make a lot of digital noise. And, we’re constantly recruiting more who will be ready to serve as the lead volunteer in their community.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2021

Medical nonprofits are vital to the health and well-being of the communities they serve. Whether you’re a major medical research nonprofit or a local nonprofit community clinic, the work you do matters. Part of a personal fundraising page for the Cannonball Kids’ Cancer Foundation ‘s Gold Gala 2021.

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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. These services are particularly important for women from under-served communities.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 16, 2021

NPSP has a rich history — it was built by the nonprofit community, for the nonprofit community! . Within Classy, you can: Create milestone emails to congratulate and thank fundraisers who raise a certain amount. The Canadian Cancer Society is an organization that had to do just that. A Flexible CRM Platform is Key.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

That’s because donations to these organizations are usually tax-deductible for the donor, making it easier to raise funds. Does the community have a strong need for this nonprofit? Make sure that by starting a new nonprofit, you’ll be able to fulfill an unmet need in the community. Where will we turn to for financial support?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 8, 2016

A personal ask from a friend cuts through the chatter, and provides an opportunity to give that feels human and connected to the larger community. Image 3: Breast Cancer Action. Most organizations are fundraising this time of the year —you're not the only organization sending appeals. Make Donating Easy. spanhidden.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Credible: Great, so you’ve engaged me and done it quickly, but if you try and tell me that your magic beans are the cure to cancer tomorrow, I’m onto whatever else my fascinating network of do-gooders and colleagues is up to. So what’s the secret to unlocking the “Kevin Bacon effect,” AKA viral marketing? There are no experts, yet.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

An [ecological] community together with its environment,functioning as a unit.”. Community ecosystem. Cancer ecosystem. Next I need to ensure those registrants are able to raise money on behalf of my organization. Engaging other nonprofits in the community who are interested in similar causes. Community ecosystem.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 19, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic has unfolded across the world, nonprofit fundraisers have been required to take one of three actions for their spring peer-to-peer fundraising (P2P) campaigns : cancel, postpone, or take it virtual. It also calls for socially distanced activities the community can participate in on their own terms.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2014

In the early crowdfunding days, I helped launch a crowdfunding campaign with the American Red Cross and SXSW that raised $120,000 in 10 days. How much have we raised online in the past year? What is the average amount that we have raised in a campaign or event? How much did similar crowdfunding campaigns raise?

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