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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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

This advice from Rick Shadyac, President of ALSAC , the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since it opened more than 60 years ago. Engaging supporters is core to driving success for our mission. Treatments invented at St.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Be clear about your goal for the meeting, whether that’s to learn the top 3 charities they support or what they think about your new program or something else. Many donors are happy to talk at length about their reasons for supporting their favorite causes and organizations. Don’t try to wing a visit with a major donor.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

Lisa is a leader on the MiHIA Thrive ACE’s initiative steering team and has worked with nonprofit organizations such as the American Cancer Society. Expert Advice to Prevent Burnout at Your Nonprofit. Employees now have more access to stress management resources and empowerment to seek the support they need on an individual level.

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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

MAY 15, 2017

Or, with the goal of supporting good health and well-being, the UN isn’t restricting this to certain nations or areas in the world. When we consider that the National Cancer Institute projected in 2015 that there would be 1,685,210 new cases of cancer diagnosed in 2016 as just one health-centric data point in the U.S.,

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Learn how to use LinkedIn's new features to tell your organization's story. CUA held social media forums in Adelaide, Sydney, and Melbourne offering practical advice for nonprofits. Got social media tips or advice? Not sure if your followers are paying attention to you on Twitter?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Learn how to use LinkedIn's new features to tell your organization's story. CU held social media forums in Adelaide, Sydney, and Melbourne offering practical advice for nonprofits. Got social media tips or advice? Not sure if your followers are paying attention to you on Twitter? Read CU's Twitter 101 for Nonprofits.

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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. tools and technology.

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Classy

JULY 13, 2021

While people typically seek advice on how to earn, save, and invest their money, this book will help you discover how to spend money to boost your happiness. . Learn how to acquire, retain, and maximize the support of your community by applying key behavioral findings to your nonprofit team. . by Thomas Wolf. The Networked Nonprofit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

Beth's Birthday Cause I was listening to a story on Marketplace on NPR this afternoon with Tess Vigeland and Chris Farrell who reviewed their 2008 financial goals and graded themselves on their accomplishments. An easy way to support the Nature Conservancy if you're on Facebook is to install (Lil) Green Patch. It's your choice.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

This device can send the information through a cell phone to a physician hundreds of miles away who can then offer expert diagnostic and treatment advice to the local health care provider. We are connecting otherwise isolated groups to share information about parenting, cancer recovery, etc. Supporting New Models of Social Change.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

This device can send the information through a cell phone to a physician hundreds of miles away who can then offer expert diagnostic and treatment advice to the local health care provider. We are connecting otherwise isolated groups to share information about parenting, cancer recovery, etc. Supporting New Models of Social Change.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 13, 2009

I often donated more to the charity after meeting someone at the event who told the mission-story in a way the moved me to do more. I also want you to share your success stories and tips in the comments area below. Yet, after each event I found myself wishing I could have done more.

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2008

frogloop: what advice do you have for nonprofits using YouTube to effectively advance their mission? The other piece of advice is to keep YouTube videos reasonably short (under five minutes is ideal). What advice do you have for nonprofits that are considering developing their own video content? Which is better for nonprofits ?

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Care2

JULY 14, 2008

frogloop: what advice do you have for nonprofits using YouTube to effectively advance their mission? The other piece of advice is to keep YouTube videos reasonably short (under five minutes is ideal). What advice do you have for nonprofits that are considering developing their own video content? Which is better for nonprofits ?

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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

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Jimmie Alford, one of the great fundraisers in America, told me a story a few years ago, which was about this volunteer who had to raise money for mental health in a community. ” And the volunteer said, “Oh, I’m not asking for money, I just want to get your advice. Who else in the community should we talk to? .”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 11, 2018

Pew Research Center recently released the full collection of anecdotes and stories shared by experts about their personal experiences with digital life. Life-saving advice and assistance. One way is as a health and wellness aid because patients and their caretakers can easily share information and support one another.

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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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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 13, 2008

A simple story: I was sitting having dinner with some friends, some very lovely friends, and we had been to the farmers market that day. It's that feeling that compels me to do all the work that I do, whether it's taking young people into the mountains, or promoting organic food and supporting local farmers. How often you buy things?

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Their advice? Tell a great story. 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.” The story mixes concise and thoughtful copy (short, as it should be!)

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 24, 2007

We have gotten a lot of support. There is an organization called Inner City Advisors --ICA--that has been very supportive of what we have done. I mean, just amazing stories that we get every day, that people that are inspired by what we do, and in turn we feel inspired by them. Britt: What is one of your favorite stories?

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 27, 2020

I asked them to describe their organization, their position, and offer their expert advice. . Your ability to tell human stories. Share human stories that people can connect with. What your organization does: Provides educational & support services to people with breast health issues in Los Angeles County.

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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. . Have a short story with a photo if possible. So we must be doing something right here. Maybe you just send one.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 24, 2009

I love Shel's writing - he tells one great story after another. 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. But he also has done his homework. He looks at how it is evolved in the last two years. .

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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. They want to hear stories of people that look just like them. 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.

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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? We hope,” their organization name, “can count on your renewed support with a 2022 gift today.”

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 18, 2011

Having lost a spouse to cancer, I wanted to make sure her legacy and her accomplishments are never forgotten. Document and share those stories. For example: “This year, we were honored to receive a gift from the estate of Diane Jones, a long-time supporter of our work.” Author: Tad Druart.

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

There is a whole group, a support group for us. 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? And if you don’t, it’s okay. And Paris, you are so right. And it was scary.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 22, 2021

I recommend emailing because right now, when you have a group of funders or you have a list of people that have supported you in the past, the best thing to do is keep them posted on how you’re doing, especially since the pandemic began. I’ve heard a lot of advice from funders. Why would you call or email somebody?

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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. Stories that haunt me. Top 5 reasons to support CBF.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 20, 2009

The "Social Media for Social Good" panel, in particular, led off with stories of fundraising and good deeds on behalf of individuals, as opposed to scalable social change. His Daniella story is an example as is the story of Hollis Hawthrone and probably countless others. Random acts of kindness are not unique to social media.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 19, 2006

Britt Bravo: What is one of your favorite success stories? Ilyse Hogue: One of my favorite success stories--wow, that's a great question, there are so many.

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