Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By Greg Fine – a marketing consultant that works to elevate nonprofit marketing impact, revitalize giving campaigns, and bring energy and awareness to nonprofit brands and their mission. Emotional Connection: The campaign raised awareness about ALS, a debilitating disease, fostering empathy and a desire to help.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

In 2012, President Barack Obama named September National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness of pediatric cancer. Pediatric cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for children. are expected to be diagnosed with cancer. will be diagnosed with cancer before their 20th birthday.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

First, blogging allows your nonprofit to have a consistent stream of new content use in your e-newsletter and share on social media which increases traffic to your website and awareness of your nonprofit’s brand. Below are three examples from three different nonprofits: 1) e-Newsletter opt-in on the Marshall Project blog.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The title “Help Us Cure Breast Cancer!” Farm-to-Table Job Training: Grow Local Leaders. Creating consistent and interesting posts on various social media platforms can help boost donations and bring more awareness to your cause. on the other hand, gets right to the point and encourages people to find out more.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2020

Without the backing of a national organization’s flashy brand, sexy advertising campaign , or robust budget – engaging grateful patients at a local level can sometimes feel impossible. A cancer survivor and their network of loved ones want to come together and do something meaningful and they often turn to a national organization.

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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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Double the Donation

MARCH 9, 2023

You see a video of your niece taking her first steps, posts about a good friend recovering from a hard-fought battle against cancer, and pictures from a family friend’s wedding. Among those posts, you see a virtual event flyer for a local 5K that’s proceeds will go […]

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 29, 2020

So, organizations need to be aware of major donors when planning a new project. A great example of this kind of strategic partnership is between the V Foundation for Cancer Research and Vs. Cancer. . The reputation of the former organization validates Vs. Cancer’s efforts. Connecting the organization to funders .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

I invited her to share her thoughts about cause fatigue and scaling as she launches the Twestival Local. My gut told me to think locally and use this international momentum and inspire people to shine a spotlight on a local cause, or a cause that a community would get behind. So, can we have a Twestival every week?

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 5, 2022

Another quiet little secret is making sure you engage local Girl and Boy Scouts groups who are always looking for ways to engage in socially minded ways. The May holiday might call to mind breast cancer awareness or newer contenders like #EveryMotherCounts. Partner with a Local Florist. Mother’s Day. Father’s Day.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

Movements often involve a rallying cry, a widely recognized iconography, often a color (think pink for breast cancer), meaningful dates, repeated activities (from Freedom Rides to annual walks), and a shared goal for the common good. Yet, by definition, true movements are more than a catchy phrase to solicit donations or promote an event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

However, while in Asia I got to watch CNN Asia and the BBC and read the local press. However, 2012 is a different story all together: TV: Stand Up To Cancer. By early December I was anxious, angry, and hopeless. Those are definitely not the qualities of a good social media manager. In fact, quite the opposite.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 17, 2012

We have also started hosting local nonprofit meetups in different cities in the US to engage with nonprofit partners. It was then that I first worked with partners like (RED) that were just starting to use Facebook to build awareness around their various campaigns and initiatives. How long have you worked at Facebook?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

Realizing the power of his entertainment gifts, he harnessed them to raise awareness and support a wide range of causes, aiming to prevent others from enduring similar experiences. Jude, Make A Wish, American Cancer Society, and The Museum of African American History.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For this fundraising event, you’ll need to team up with a local paint and sip store like Pinot’s Palette or Painting with a Twist that’s willing to paint it forward with a percentage of the night’s proceeds going to your cause. To make it even more fun, consider having a local celebrity (i.e. Trivia Night. come judge the contest.

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NTEN

JUNE 18, 2009

Our mission is to empower individuals to mobilize their friends for collective action, who then spread the word to their friends, and eventually create movements that span local communities and even the globe. Then, she grew her cause, The Race to End Cancer, to 5.4 So, Michelle started a cause.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

While setting up an awareness concert to raise money for cancer, the Garage grouped high school students from different locations. Many volunteers at the Garage gained experience by building relationships with local business to promote awareness and. businesses as sponsors by putting their logo on the back of t-shirts.

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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. Today’s online communities go beyond posting photos or finding dates—they are building social capital, increasing awareness and raising millions of charitable dollars.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

Those who are aware of the program are two-to-three times more likely to consider partnering with IBM. For example, My Special Aflac Duck is a social robot that helps kids cope with cancer. awareness of My Special Aflac Duck. It’s a good example of social innovation. In less than one year, the program resulted in 15% U.S.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

While there are many new and exciting organizations and platforms emerging we are speaking with three we know at the forefront - Causes.com, American Cancer Society, and StartSomeGood.com. In 2007 when the platform launched, Causes grew in popularity and awareness as people used their Birthday Wish to raise money for their favorite nonprofit.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Lisa Narodick Colton , See3 , is working with a group of homeless organizations to increase awareness about issues and feel grateful for what they have. The National Brain Tumor Society has a guest blog post from a cancer survivor with an unselfie, encouraging people to take part in the campaign.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 30, 2021

For example, if you’re raising money for breast cancer, you’re most likely going to have a large push for donations during Breast Cancer Awareness month in October. Does your cause not necessarily have national or local attention during a certain month or day?

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Instead, it’s an opportunity for storytelling, donor cultivation , supporter engagement, and a way to build awareness around your organization and mission. Even if local businesses or organizations can’t make a monetary gift, you can still work together to raise awareness. Think about leveraging partnerships.

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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. Today’s online communities go beyond posting photos or finding dates—they are building social capital, increasing awareness and raising millions of charitable dollars.

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Classy

APRIL 7, 2021

HEADstrong Foundation encourages DIY fundraising through creative campaigns like Riding aHead of Cancer. The campaign started with a single bike gifted to HEADstrong by Peloton’s Comeback Program to help families de-stress throughout the cancer treatment process. . Tie Your Virtual Event to a Global Cause Awareness Day.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2008

Britt Bravo wrote a post several months back defining the term: people who are using their blog, podcast or vlog to raise awareness, build community, and/or facilitate readers/listeners/viewers' taking action to make the world a better place. SocialButterfly) is rallying local changebloggers to meet with Steed. What's that?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 12, 2022

ALSAC , the fundraising and awareness organization for St. 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? With such passionate constituents, Bodell and her team are taking time to uncover local grassroots innovation coming from their community.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Additionally, representatives from local nonprofits shared their experiences with social media at the various forums. 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. TechSoup Canada. NetSquared.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but mental health in the nonprofit workplace is a topic that calls for an honest conversation all year long. 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.

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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. Through Twitter, I became aware of your work with social causes. Our goal is to develop a virtual retreat where cancer patients can escape their physical pain.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

cancer donations – 880 search per month - $17 per click. Depending on the niche, this could arguably be the most effective way to increase brand awareness and the reach of your organization. How much money has been donated to cancer research? What has cancer research achieved. What do we mean by relevant keywords?

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. Today’s online communities go beyond posting photos or finding dates—they are building social capital, increasing awareness and raising millions of charitable dollars.

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Forum One

MARCH 6, 2009

Two weeks ago Forum One's Seattle office convened a group of Global Health web communicators and talked in depth about using social media to build connections and awareness. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Who was there: The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. The Institute for Systems Biology.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 13, 2020

Some programs focus marketing efforts on the event experience or awareness building. In response to some who proposed that we should cancel the event, I can vividly remember our Race Chair, Dorothy Paterson, saying, “The effects of breast cancer will remain long after the homes have been repaired from the hurricane.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

Ensure that any necessary in-person elements of your fundraising efforts comply with your local health regulations and allow for safe social distancing. Partner with a local jewelry store, franchise, or online retailer to allocate a portion of sales to support your cause in the lead up to Mother’s Day. 9 Mother’s Day Fundraising Ideas.

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Qgiv

MAY 21, 2021

That $500 package won’t catch the eye of your local bank, but a $5,000 package might. Once you have your sponsorship store built, keep it handy as you begin outreach to your local partners. If you do, be sure you calculate that ahead of time and have a plan for making sure you stay in compliance with local laws.

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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. For example, Mizfit is donated a dime per comment to a local women's shelter. October is also breast cancer awareness month, so why not make a donation ?

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