NetWits

DECEMBER 1, 2010

For the past 30 days I have been participating in Movember : a worldwide team fundraising campaign to fight men’s cancer. The mustache becomes the ribbon for men’s health, the means by which awareness and funds are raised for cancers that affect men. was the most effective, and what type of message generated the most giving.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2007

Judi Sohn, Director of Operations and Communications, for the Colorectal Cancer Coalition. The second thing she did after hiring an attorney to get the organization's tax-exempt status was to hire a well-known cancer blogger for her organization. " The organization also has an Advocacy blog. s a lot harder than it looks."

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 26, 2013

We spoke with Program Director of the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO), Amber Masso, who told us about their previous fundraising methods: mass mailing, cold-calling, etc. Fundraising tsfundraising tsteespring crowdfunding cancer tees crowdfunded' ” Look out for tote bags from them in the near future!

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Judi Sohn

DECEMBER 23, 2009

C3 Helps Secure $15 Million for New Cancer Research Program. As a result of C3’s advocacy efforts, $15 million for a new peer reviewed cancer research program is included in the final Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Appropriations Bill. It's what C3 is about (being squeaky wheels to help fight colorectal cancer).

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Judi Sohn

DECEMBER 23, 2009

C3 Helps Secure $15 Million for New Cancer Research Program. As a result of C3’s advocacy efforts, $15 million for a new peer reviewed cancer research program is included in the final Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Appropriations Bill. It’s what C3 is about (being squeaky wheels to help fight colorectal cancer).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

2) Advocacy CTA on the Union of Concerned Scientists blog. For example, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network makes wise use of their sidebar by prominently featuring a call-to-follow on social networks and an e-newsletter opt-in. 3) “Donate Now” CTA on the Human Rights Watch blog. 3) Maximize your blog’s sidebar.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Note from Beth: The Lance Armstrong Foundation , known by its nickname “Livestrong”, provides a network of support for people diagnosed with cancer and their families. The foundation's mission is to “inspire and empower people affected by cancer” by helping find the information, support, and strength they need to fight cancer.

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Judi Sohn

JUNE 12, 2009

Keep in mind that our organization speaks to a smaller population than your average disease support/awareness group since we specifically focus on advocacy and patient education. And never mind the fact that the average age of the colon cancer patient tends to be well outside the typical Facebook target group.

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Judi Sohn

JUNE 12, 2009

Keep in mind that our organization speaks to a smaller population than your average disease support/awareness group since we specifically focus on advocacy and patient education. And never mind the fact that the average age of the colon cancer patient tends to be well outside the typical Facebook target group.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Breast Cancer has impacted my family, like many others, and I grew up participating in Komen’s Race for the Cure in Portland every year with my mom. The first time, the effort split in two; with one group focused on fundraising and another on advocacy and awareness. The second, a faction chose to opt out of the Super Bowl effort.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In another example, the American Cancer Society used AI to examine GoFundMe campaigns and found that over one-third of fundraising stories explicitly described financial hardships caused by medical issues.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Judi Sohn, Colorectal Cancer Coalition - As the lead technology staff member for a young colorectal cancer patient advocacy organization, NTEN has been my guiding light. This resource is invaluable to a wide range of people of all ages, skill levels and ethnicity.

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 24, 2025

With sessions on funding, advocacy, and program strategies, this conference is essential for insights on fundraising trends, interactive workshops, and collaboration with media professionals. Attend If Youre: A nonprofit professional working with cancer centers across the US. Attend If Youre: A public media professional.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 28, 2013

Here’s an excellent example from National Colon Cancer Advocates, members of the Fight Colorectal Cancer community advocacy day in Washington, DC. You can also use storify to curate tweets, photos, videos, resources, and links during the event.

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2014

Many thought the meme was connected to raising breast cancer awareness, but that was not the intention behind it. The point is to see how far we can spread breast cancer awareness … and make the men wonder what’s up :) ". It’s a vanity metric – not a metric that is connected to furthering your advocacy goals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Jude Children’s Research Hospital – Thanks & Giving Campaign (Ongoing) Campaign: This long-running campaign uses celebrity endorsements and patient testimonials to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research. Significant contributions went towards advocacy, legal support, and community development.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Judi Sohn, Colorectal Cancer Coalition - As the lead technology staff member for a young colorectal cancer patient advocacy organization, NTEN has been my guiding light. This resource is invaluable to a wide range of people of all ages, skill levels and ethnicity.

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Judi Sohn

APRIL 14, 2010

Professional stuff: I am Vice President of Operations of C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition , a colorectal cancer patient advocacy organization I helped start in 2005. C3 currently has 7 staff members and we've done some pretty amazing stuff to fight colorectal cancer with little resources. Check us out.

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Judi Sohn

APRIL 14, 2010

Professional stuff: I am Vice President of Operations of C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition , a colorectal cancer patient advocacy organization I helped start in 2005. C3 currently has 7 staff members and we've done some pretty amazing stuff to fight colorectal cancer with little resources. Check us out.

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Care2

JUNE 8, 2009

To mark the launch of Advocacy Online's brand new social networking platform called "jamii" the company is hosting an event in Toronto this Tuesday, June 9th starting at 3 pm about the future of the"social web. Click here to register. The event will take place at the Gladstone Hotel on QueenStreet West, near Dufferin.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 17, 2012

I focus on the great work that causes and nonprofits do on our platform to engage with supporters and inspire advocacy. In 2010, 35 year-old Gabe Canales was diagnosed with prostate cancer. The flood of response inspired Gabe to launch a Facebook Page that he titled “ Journey with Prostate Cancer ”.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Jude’s website , you’ll quickly see the cost of pediatric cancer, how much money they need to continue treating young cancer patients, their six-year strategic plan, and much more. In this way, data-driven storytelling aids in advocacy, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and visibility.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 11, 2018

Advocacy organizations are often lucky enough to have some of the most passionate supporters among all nonprofits. Of course, though, it’s the dollars that keep advocacy organizations running. While some advocacy nonprofits have included retainer options on their donation forms, few have made the options front-and-center.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 14, 2013

But even nonprofits that can afford them find that they don’t address our sector’s unique needs to engage people in advocacy, organizing and fundraising. She was happy to report that the veterinarian caring for Red let her know that surgery to remove the cancer was successful, and they were able to get ‘clear margins.’

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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. Provide information about your organization’s advocacy efforts that people can get involved with, such as signing or sharing petitions or sharing their stories with elected officials.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. This vibrant, moderated discussion will include representatives from Kiva, OptINnow, and 2 national advocacy organizations. Come hear how we’re changing the world.

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NTEN

MAY 3, 2011

Colin served as Senior Email Campaigner for Advocacy and Elections at Organizing for America (OFA) during the health reform fight, writing for President Obama and helping to integrate online, field, press, and fundraising efforts into one national advocacy campaign. Before OFA, he served as Internet Director for Rep.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

Jude, Make A Wish, American Cancer Society, and The Museum of African American History. His charity auction clients range from small schools to national nonprofits, with repeat clients that include The Museum of Flight, The Auction of Washington Wines, Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center, Susan G.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 31, 2022

Who they are: Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation (VBCF) is a statewide, Richmond-based nonprofit committed to the eradication of breast cancer through education and advocacy. What they did: Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation created a network fundraiser.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. This vibrant, moderated discussion will include representatives from Kiva, OptINnow, and 2 national advocacy organizations. Come hear how we’re changing the world.

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NTEN

AUGUST 1, 2011

57,000 gamers have outperformed supercomputers in the task of folding proteins in new ways that could lead scientists to cures for Alzheimer's, cancer and more. Purpose: Fundraising, education, advocacy. Gamers are already helping tackle real-world problems, just by playing games. Save the Bay: Battle for the Bay.

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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. About the Author. Coker Powell.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

But simply put, cross-platform campaigns are the future of documentary film, and issue advocacy. His films have explored causes from human rights and curing cancer to animal welfare and religious coexistence. … Read More Fundraising'

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Tech Soup

JUNE 18, 2012

Northwest Hope & Healing was founded by a breast cancer survivor and provides financial assistance to women in need who are battling breast cancer and gynecological cancer. These products include Microsoft Visual Studio , Publisher , Excel , and PowerPoint. Northwest Hope & Healing.

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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. Bright Pink helps save lives from breast and ovarian cancer by empowering women to know their risk and manage their health proactively.

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Care2

MARCH 13, 2009

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

We also work towards long-term solutions through advocacy and policy at the federal level. We are also able to engage constantly with our other stakeholder groups: patients, provider groups, pharmacy groups, and advocacy groups. He found out eventually that he had cancer. LP: It’s incredibly hard to pick just one.

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