NonProfit Hub

MARCH 18, 2025

For example, National Dog Day for an animal shelter, Mothers Day for domestic violence services, Brain Tumor Awareness Month (May) for a childhood cancer research organization, Grandparents Day for a senior service organization.you see where were going with this! Storytelling: This should be a critical component of your appeal.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Oftentimes, charities promote their own peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns on their website. Canine Cancer Alliance Wag Love Campaign. For example, Canine Cancer Alliance (CCA) raised nearly $30,000 using CauseVox to power their peer-to-peer fundraising campaign – Wag Love. Set Up Your Own Fundraiser.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

At some point in your professional fundraising career, you’ve probably heard the importance of storytelling when crafting your nonprofit’s donor experience. No matter your experience, a crucial aspect of storytelling is helping donors understand what your organization does and showing how, or who, you’re helping.

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NTEN

MAY 3, 2011

The argument for stories In 2003, John Sadowsky and Loick Roche, two professors at the Grenoble Graduate School of Business in France, reviewed the major academic literature on storytelling and wrote a paper called, "The power of stories: a discussion of why stories are powerful". Explaining stories.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Note from Beth: I’m planning a year-end campaign for one of my favorite charities and wanted some good tips on incorporating video. Adding video to your end-of-year online campaigns can help you achieve, and even exceed, your year-end fundraising goals. American Cancer Society saw a 10:1 return on investment from this effort.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

They will also discuss the many opportunities and challenges that arise from the aftermath of a viral campaign and more importantly the lessons they have learned about replicating the results. You can read a summary of the viral campaign here and here. Our session used the following structure. It as a fantastic discussion.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Even though we are well before the ending bell of this year's campaign, there are number of principles that have been in used by other social media infused fundraisers over 2009. This year's Tweetsgiving hopes to raise more than $100,000 in donations. Donors As Program Partners Not Just Check Writers. Click at the Heartstrings.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

This is why it’s critical to start preparing early for a successful campaign. It’s your job to set up your end-of-year campaign so that you succeed in pulling in last-minute donations. Set a SMART goal for your campaign. Ask your supporters to fundraise for you with a peer-to-peer campaign. Request a Demo.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

Some points and examples we shared in response to questions: Fundraisers need to be experts in transmedia storytelling techniques and exploring new possibilities for sharing stories. Transmedia storytelling it is the technique of telling a story across multiple online platforms and formats using current digital technologies.

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 24, 2025

Topics cover capital campaign success, stewardship, personalization, technology, and more. Topics span fundraising fundamentals and CFRE test prep, to major gifts and capital campaigns. Attend If Youre: A nonprofit professional working with cancer centers across the US. To Register: [link] **Lets Connect!

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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. Pick a word that is relevant to your mission or specific campaign. Use common terminology.

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Classy

JULY 19, 2021

Livestrong posted a Facebook video during the shelter-in-place order about the ways their organization supports cancer survivors during a pandemic and beyond, and its powerful message drove more than 33,000 views. Brief and educational videos have shown to engage larger audiences as well. . Learn the Science Behind Effective Nonprofit Videos.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 24, 2009

The chapter begins with the story of how I used Twitter in July 07 to raise money for the Cambodian bloggers conference ( now Cambodians are tweeting ), how Connie Reece raised thousands of dollars to support breast cancer, Stacey Monk's Tweetsgiving , Twestival , and the entrance of large nonprofits into the Twittersphere.

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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. Stay Mission Centric. Support Authentic Experiences.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Unlike businesses that market their goods or services for the purpose of making a profit, nonprofit marketing tends to focus on goals like: Raising awareness of the nonprofit’s cause and educating the public about key issues Engaging supporters in the organization’s operations (fundraising campaigns, volunteer opportunities, events, etc.)

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Over at Community Organizer 2.0 , they featured a campaign by the Center for Great Apes. For example: The wish list should be integrated into your normal fundraising campaign. You should promote the wish list like you would any other campaign. Use your storytelling skills! As with any donation, follow-up is important.

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NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

Neff and Jordan Viator -- had the great opportunity to lead a session entitled " The Real Housewives of Social Media " Funny Photoshopped pictures were displayed of us, we sported aprons to hype the theme, and we shared information and case studies on various aspects of social media campaigning. What's this all about"?

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

After seeing thousands of fundraising campaigns, we see that peer-to-peer fundraising typically raises twice as much as compared to other digital fundraising campaigns. SOS Children’s Villages of Illinois ran their annual holiday giving campaign through CauseVox for the first time in 2020. DIY Fundraising.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

You’ll often find that personal fundraising pages are a part of a larger peer-to-peer fundraising campaign. Using CauseVox’s platform, Endure To Cure exemplifies the power of peer-to-peer fundraising by mobilizing almost 1000 individuals to donate to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. What is Peer-To-Peer Fundraising?

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2022

After seeing thousands of fundraising campaigns, we see that peer-to-peer fundraising typically raises twice as much as compared to other digital fundraising campaigns. SOS Children’s Villages of Illinois ran their annual holiday giving campaign through CauseVox for the first time in 2020. DIY Fundraising.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2022

After seeing thousands of fundraising campaigns, we see that peer-to-peer fundraising typically raises twice as much as compared to other digital fundraising campaigns. SOS Children’s Villages of Illinois ran their annual holiday giving campaign through CauseVox for the first time in 2020. DIY Fundraising.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 27, 2020

Human storytelling. 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. The strength of your campaign’s proof points won’t necessarily ensure success, but the strength of your storytelling with the right influencer partners will.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 4, 2009

The recent NTEN 501 Tech Club event in New York presented a panel on the topic of multi-channel fundraising, and Thomas and Beth both pulled nuggets from the presentation to help nonprofits understand the role of new media in storytelling, and the role of storytelling in our donor and constituent relationship building.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Most nonprofits should instead consider their usual channels of direct mail, email campaigns and social media and experiment in some new areas like Livestreaming. you’ll be able to easily send your donors to this campaign page and can track their participation. Just remember to change it back when the campaign is over.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

TechSoup’s Digital Storytelling Challenge tweet chat gathered nonprofit video experts and other experienced storytellers to share what works, what channels are best and more when it comes to sharing videos over social media. Not sure if your followers are paying attention to you on Twitter? TechSoup Canada.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The American Cancer Society: When prospects explore ways to give on the ACS website, they see a clear statement about what they can expect for their donation. Your gift means we can continue to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families. Use storytelling to bring the UVP to life.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2024

From leveraging compelling storytelling to utilizing interactive features, these strategies are tailored to help organizations of all sizes harness the full potential of their social media presence. By creating compelling content—such as videos, images, and storytelling posts—fundraisers can capture attention and inspire action.

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Classy

JULY 20, 2021

I love to go into their campaign and see how they’re doing a year down the line. . There was a cancer-related organization I brought on, and I loved that I was able to level with and speak to them from personal experience. We might even do a whole lesson on a specific topic, like storytelling and negotiation.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

TechSoup’s Digital Storytelling Challenge tweet chat gathered nonprofit video experts and other experienced storytellers to share what works, what channels are best and more when it comes to sharing videos over social media. Not sure if your followers are paying attention to you on Twitter? TechSoup Canada.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Up your storytelling game. See how Qgiv can help you with your fundraising campaign! Pro tip: A great time to think through your branding is when you’re writing out a marketing plan for a new campaign. One last pro tip for text fundraising: Text messages are perfect for emergency campaigns! Use social media.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 13, 2015

And while it was a great session—I even found myself thinking about starting my own charity: water fundraising campaign—I’m not sure attendees walked away with an understanding of how to develop a meaningful marketing plan for their own organization. When I think of meaningful marketing, the next thought that comes to mind is storytelling.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

For example, an organization seeking to support those with cancer might see if local cancer care clinics are willing to post flyers advertising your program. Newspapers, magazines, and blogs focus on storytelling. Keep your volunteers in the loop and ensure they know Plan B for all of your big events and campaigns.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 20, 2018

She could probably provide similar information on your hospital’s cancer and orthopedic programs as well. For key product lines like cardiology, marketers are responsible for strategy, planning, research, ad campaigns, building awareness, building referral programs, and ultimately “putting heads in beds.” Create storytelling squads.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2021

People in need of surgery, cancer treatments, and transfusions due to traumatic injuries benefit from blood drives everywhere. Capital Area Food Bank, for example, teamed up with their local news station to spread the word about their “Food Bank Friday” campaign. Videos are also a highly effective storytelling tool. Blood drive.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 19, 2006

The newest Big Vision podcast is up , and it is an interview with Ilyse Hogue, the Global Finance Campaign Director for the Rainforest Action Network and one of the founders of SmartMeme , a non-profit collective of long term organizers, strategists, trainers and communications professionals. you know, I thought, "Wow!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

And in 2018, as you saw, as I hurriedly got on to this to this presentation, I was diagnosed with cancer and I felt I needed to retire. And as a result of that, the bank owner appointed the bank president as the co-chair of our capital campaign, that was a $12 million capital campaign. ” Because I have worn your hat.

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Tech Soup

JULY 3, 2013

Brad Egel, a decade-long fundraising resident of Chicago and cancer-awareness advocate, had no personal ties or engagement with cancer victims or survivors. As his fundraising progressed, so did his dedication to the American Cancer Society.

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