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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 28, 2013

If you integrate social media successfully, your event will generate lots of terrific content to develop the “After Story” that you can post to social channels and use to thank participants. There are different ways to document your event. Shonali Burke has a terrific tip.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

I knew it was hitting many more people than the average news story when I saw tweets, facebook posts, and other online comments coming from people in my community and network that I rarely see participating online. The first time, the effort split in two; with one group focused on fundraising and another on advocacy and awareness.

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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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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Data-driven storytelling and the Theory of Change Like words, numbers tell a story. It displays the value of your data in a way that satisfies their need for information as well as their desire for success stories. In this way, data-driven storytelling aids in advocacy, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and visibility.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2007

Michele Martin has an excellent post about how to make the most of Netvibes, an RSS reader, for nonprofit applications such as advocacy, marketing, and customer service. " Tell stories, stop sending crappy press releases. Frogloop has a brief report from this week's Internet Advocacy Roundtable. What's next?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

I became a documentary filmmaker to tell meaningful stories that explore social issues and inspire change. 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.

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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. What are a couple of nonprofit stories that have used Facebook in an effective and inspiring way? In 2010, 35 year-old Gabe Canales was diagnosed with prostate cancer. We think this is pretty cool.

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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. Oh, and our story has a happy ending for Red as well. These are powerful tools. That’s where ActionSprout comes in.

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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. Do you have a favorite patient access story that personally moves you?

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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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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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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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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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Care2

MARCH 20, 2013

What do news organizations like CNN and health advocacy organizations like the Susan G. Ironically these are similar tips I shared with a CNN reporter when I was interviewed for a story following the Newton tragedy and the NRA’s silence around the school shootings across online channels. Komen Foundation have in common?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 21, 2010

   In an email interview, Laura Zaks, Public Affairs Coordinator, shared with me this sad story of devastation and the urgent need for funds to help PROFAMIL resume services through a temporary static clinic and Mobile Health Units to deliver services in tent cities where displaced persons have gathered.

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Care2

MARCH 13, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Since 2010, it has grown tremendously from a simple photo-sharing app to a platform where businesses and nonprofits alike get to share their stories and advocacies. Captions are an excellent way to tell the story behind each photo. Take Advantage of Stories and Highlights. Create Captivating Captions. Source: [link].

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NTEN

DECEMBER 4, 2009

Flickr: Cambodia4Kidsorg In this article about Twitter and story-telling, NTEN members Beth Kanter and Thomas Negron are mentioned. David Neff shares the social media guidelines he helped develop for the American Cancer Society. Thank you, David!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2011

Danny Bu, American Cancer Society Took Some Notes and Let Me Photograph Them. Panelists shared a couple of success stories about organizations effectively integrating mobile into their communications strategy, including the Humane Society, Seafood Watch , and Central Park.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

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. tell her personal story and make a clear, specific legislative ask. I don’t actually want cancer research funding to be cut. But, you’d be wrong.

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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Care2

JULY 14, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Raising funds to support the nonprofit’s programs, services, and long-term goals Mobilizing supporters to participate in advocacy activities Strengthening the organizations reputation A variety of activities go into effective nonprofit marketing, from developing a strong brand to crafting messages that resonate with your audience.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

DREAM’s annual report is doing everything right: beautiful images, student stories, and (of course) thanking their donors. Fight Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is a health impact organization dedicated to ending colorectal cancer and supporting those affected by the disease through patient support, funding research, and impactful policy change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2015

Last week, I had the honor of participating on a keynote panel at Celgene Corporation’s Patient Partners annual meeting ahead of the ASCO Conference (ASCO is a professional oncology society committed to conquering cancer through research, education, prevention and delivery of high-quality patient care).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 2, 2009

The panelists or poets include Danielle Brigida (NWF), Wendy Harman (Red Cross), David Neff (American Cancer Society) and Carie Lewis , Humane Society of the US. Each panelist will share a story about how their organization has successfully implemented a social media strategy and how they considered the ROI.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 27, 2020

Your ability to tell human stories. Share human stories that people can connect with. Or a breast cancer survivor who was pregnant when diagnosed, and she received care thanks to a grant provided to the hospital by Susan G. I asked them to describe their organization, their position, and offer their expert advice. .

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Whole Whale

MAY 10, 2024

DREAM (formerly Harlem RBI) DREAM’s annual report is doing everything right: beautiful images, student stories, and (of course) thanking their donors. The photos are the centerpiece of NRDC’s handsome report, and they compel readers to read more about the programs and advocacy projects of NRDC in their effort to protect our planet.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 21, 2016

That all may be true, but that’s rarely ever the whole story. Does he have a personal connection to cancer or diabetes that would help him write compelling fundraising appeals? He may not want to stay in health advocacy, but will learn to write persuasively. But the real question is, how are you the right fit for them?

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2009

If you haven't already heard, a few great minds in the nonprofit and social media worlds have a new event on the horizon to help bring the power of video to the nonprofit and advocacy space with the Lights. is an annual film festival dedicated to telling the story of nonprofit and grass roots organizations through the use of film and video.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

As an educated, well cultured and traveled individual with an amazing life story, her empathy and passion allows her to tell amazing stories and inspire hearts to give. Raw, honest and powerful, Layne delivers their story in a way that will motivates those listening to make life changes.

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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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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

We help you all tell your story to the masses and raise more funds faster. That’s kind of a part of my story. However, my story didn’t end there, and I want to kind of quickly tell you what happened next. So number one, step one, craft your core story. Essentially, what do we do? I just know it.

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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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The Verge

MARCH 5, 2021

Over the next two months, Pedro Domingos, a professor emeritus at the University of Washington, and Michael Lissack, a Wall Street whistleblower turned admitted harasser , promoted the narrative that Gebru’s work was “advocacy disguised as science.” Lissack’s theory about Gebru has evolved since The Verge started reporting this story.

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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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