Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

It is great to observe a conference where the “elders” and the next generation of young leaders provide mutual respect and support. Here were the questions we discussed: What advice to do you offer to those who might have a board member or a boss asks you to plan and implement a viral campaign?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

I showed examples of how charity:water shares the story across different platforms and how it supports their fundraising. It raises the question, though – Will the robots take over fundraising? The campaign provides advice on how to self-examine and help detect signs and symptoms.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 16, 2021

We have some good advice on what to keep, archive, and leave, which is relevant no matter where you’re coming from. Many of the other platforms available to nonprofits were created for a primary purpose, like fundraising or supporter management. The Canadian Cancer Society is an organization that had to do just that.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

We’re here to talk about “Raising More Money By Asking and Answering Better Questions.” And the better you get at the whole suite of donor engagement, the more money you’re going to raise. ” And the volunteer said, “Oh, I’m not asking for money, I just want to get your advice.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

Whether big, small or mid-sized, nonprofits are looking for ways to better understand donors and focus their fundraising on creating opportunities for donors to support the particular causes and interests they care about. The appeal raised $75,000, setting a baseline for what the Zoo expects will be significant increases in future years.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

CUA held social media forums in Adelaide, Sydney, and Melbourne offering practical advice for nonprofits. Read an account of how Canteen , an Australian nonprofit dedicated to supporting teenagers with cancer, used social media to raise awareness for an online and offline campaign. Got social media tips or advice?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2007

Flickr Photo by Villoks Many people around the world are supporting the Monks in Burma by wearing red t-shirts today or participating in vigils like this one in Cambodia outside the Burma embassy. The Mashable write up has a freudian typo and describes the Cancer Society and March of Dimes as "high-profit" organizations.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 1, 2014

When focusing on new donor acquisition online, your approach to getting the attention of potential supporters has to be equally thoughtful and provoking. Most importantly, start conversations with your supporters and get them talking to their networks about it. Did your event raise $1M more this year for cancer research?

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 20, 2014

Here’s some advice to keep you moving forward: 2013 marks the 4th year of increased charitable giving across the US. American Cancer Society research assistants went door to door asking for donations. When a new supporter raises their hand to join your cause, your work isn’t over. We have to.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

Last December, I watched Twitter turn into a sea of frozen green peas to support Susan Reynolds in her fight against breast cancer and to raise money for research in her honor. And then, on December 6, 2007, everything changed when my friend Susan Reynolds was diagnosed with breast cancer. Connie Reece. Tell me about you.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

CU held social media forums in Adelaide, Sydney, and Melbourne offering practical advice for nonprofits. Read an account of how Canteen , an Australian nonprofit dedicated to supporting teenagers with cancer, used social media to raise awareness for an online and offline campaign. Got social media tips or advice?

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.orgSource

APRIL 3, 2023

Begin With Agreement I asked Adele what advice she has for associations in the current environment and how we should be communicating differently with our audiences. For example, we were asked to work on President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot. His team wanted to promote universal health care as one of the paths toward curing cancer. “We

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

But donating money to a charity, even a small amount (or in-kind items ) can certainly help with part of the need and raise awareness in others. Dr. Mani holds an annual Heart Kids Blogathon on Valentine's Day to raise money for heart surgeries for poor kids from rural India. Or support an organization that does recycling.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 8, 2019

With the right ‘thank you’ strategy you can ensure that your supporter feels valued and you can build a long-term relationship with them, through your onboarding ‘welcome’ journey.’ Creating a Facebook Fundraiser for your nonprofit, particularly a Birthday Fundraiser, is a big gesture and implies strong support your cause.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 13, 2009

Rarely though, did the events ask me to raise more money other than my entry fee – to be honest, even though I have been a professional fundraiser for nonprofits, I’m not sure I would have know where or how to start. Yet, after each event I found myself wishing I could have done more.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

Kiva.org's development of the world's first person-to-person micro-lending website is facilitating micro-transactions that were previously prohibitively expensive, thereby helping alleviate poverty and raise awareness on a different, more personalized, level. Supporting New Models of Social Change.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

Kiva.org's development of the world's first person-to-person micro-lending website is facilitating micro-transactions that were previously prohibitively expensive, thereby helping alleviate poverty and raise awareness on a different, more personalized, level. Supporting New Models of Social Change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2007

Laura's Notebook has turned pink for the month of October to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and so has Michelle Martin. Finding a cure for breast cancer takes more than virtual pink ribbons. Facebook The Non-Profits on Facebook Group is for those who work for, belong to, or support nonprofits on Facebook.

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Qgiv

JULY 29, 2021

Whether supporters are donating through text or accessing your online donation page on their smartphones, it’s imperative that your organization has the tools, resources, and best practices to conduct a successful mobile fundraising campaign. Meet your supporters where they already are and empower them to give in the way they want to.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what mistakes nonprofits should avoid when crafting compelling stories: Dear Charity Clairity, I’ve been hearing a lot about storytelling and want to be sure I avoid common pitfalls. Or a program for which you’re trying to raise funds. Dig deeper. The solution?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 25, 2006

Currently the Online Community Manager for TechSoup , she was part of the original launch team for the Techsoup, a one-stop resource for nonprofit technology needs including free information, resources, and support. " Susan's colleagues at TechSoup have been very supportive of her enthusiasm about this project.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 22, 2006

Back to Earth is a Bay Area organic catering and outdoor adventure company, and they have lots of good advice for folks who want to start a socially responsible business or organization. My name is Britt Bravo, and in today's show I will be talking with the founders of Back to Earth, Eric Fenster and Ari Derfel. Ari: Hello.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 15, 2012

If you’re unfamiliar with the games for change movement, which both advocates for and demonstrates how games can be a rich medium for making a social impact, I’ve collected some advice intended for newcomers to the field from nonprofits who have successfully developed games for change. Think carefully about your audience.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 27, 2020

I recently reached out to marketing experts at nonprofits and organizations who work closely with nonprofits to share their insights when it comes to engaging donors and raising funds in 2020. I asked them to describe their organization, their position, and offer their expert advice. . They delivered. Human storytelling.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Their advice? to raise a specific dollar amount. They name their animals (“Julia,” “Diane,” “Linus,” “Ari”) to make a connection, rather than a more generic “Support the Pigs.” I’m Too Young for Colon Cancer.” Tell a great story. Make it relevant.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2021

You can read her awesome advice in many leading industry publications and blogs, as well as her own website. ” Lots of great advice for you on getting a kickstart for your end-of-year fundraising campaigns. . So I want you guys to download all my goodies today because they will save you time, and they will help you raise money.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 24, 2009

I'll be using those to raise money for Leng Sopharath's senior college tuition. I hoping the winners will have lots of advice and maybe a screencapture of tweeted best practices for goodwill fundraising and share them in the Twitterville Flickr Group. He looks at how it is evolved in the last two years. . So stay tuned.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 16, 2009

I'm not really sure what women's issues are, besides breast cancer and ovarian cancer, but you know what I mean when I say it. I ask parenting advice, and she asks me what it's like to go into an office every day. She wants her advice to be asked. What advice do you have for folks who want to use those skills for good?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Lapsed donors is an industry term that you use and we use, but the average person walking on the street doesn’t go up to somebody and say, “Hey, I’m a lapsed donor of American Cancer Society,” right? Now, a lot of you probably only raise money for one thing. People just don’t think of themselves that way.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

It’s a platform to connect, to earn trust, and for even the most reluctant of supporters to discover just how much they want to be a part of your community. Your supporters’ Facebook news feeds just got a quality content make-over, and grumpy cat is taking a backseat to high-performing posts. Every dollar helps.

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

There is a whole group, a support group for us. That year we had to raise a ridiculous amount of money and also we had to do a rebrand of the organization. So I might not know that grandma has colon cancer, but I know your primary care for grandma and something has gone left. What’s your best advice for managing up?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 1, 2014

This lines up with the time frame when the most money was raised during December. A few words of advice and caution about these challenge campaigns: Don’t forget to follow-up with donors about the final results. Hours left: why your support counts. Last chance to support nonprofits nationwide with a single gift….

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 5, 2016

Perhaps nonprofits have listened to my advice over the years to time their email campaigns when the most giving happens. TODAY: Your support DOUBLED! Status of your support – pending review. Your year-end gift helps others find life after cancer. Top 5 reasons to support CBF. Emails by Hour. Email Frequency.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 20, 2009

I thought this would be a good opportunity to look at the landscape of social media and charity: Individuals These are campaigns undertaken by a person, a wired fundraiser , who leverages their social connections to raise money for another person or a nonprofit. They are either fans of a particular charity or volunteers serving on the board.

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