Bloomerang

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Most nonprofits rely on a few annual fundraising events to bring in much-needed donations and to raise awareness for their cause. For example, a charity walkathon, bikeathon, or runathon to raise money for cancer research brings together everyone who has been affected by cancer, including survivors and their friends and family.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

One that's passionate about a cause and ready to be a fundraising super star! Tell them how to raise money, challenges they’ll likely face and the impact their donations will have on your mission. Avoid embarrassment and disappointment for everyone involved by disclosing who already generously supports your cause.

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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. While the dogooder in me loves a great cause, I also relish the opportunity to learn more about online fundraising and why people give. What I Learned About Online Fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Ask local businesses if they can help you thank your volunteers by donating gifts or experiences. Brynn Brasington has 4 years of experience leading the largest walkathon fundraiser in the US, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, while serving at The American Cancer Society.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

By Paige Kutliek , SEO Manager at GoFundMe ––a free fundraising platform for charities, people, and the causes you care about. If you’d like to go above and beyond, adding videos to your fundraiser can connect potential donors to your cause in a way that photos can’t. The title “Help Us Cure Breast Cancer!”

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2025

The primary types of mobile giving Text-to-give One of the most popular ways to give on the go is via text-to-give or text-to-donate, which simply involves giving via text message. Donors can text a unique keyword or donation amount to your nonprofits dedicated phone number. Check out the example below of the Michael J.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

For those that prefer to donate money as gifts, consider purchasing a charity gift card from TisBest.org. Jude Children’s Research Hospital continue to treat and defeat childhood cancer and other deadly diseases. T-shirts and sweatshirts that show state pride and 10% of the profits are donated to multiple sclerosis research.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 18, 2010

Is you’re organization looking to support free agent fundraisers and the changemakers who are passionate about your cause, want to support your work, but do it their way? In Darah’s words: I basically started the site in November as a combination of social media interests and helping others in their fight vs cancer.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Contributing memorial donations is a meaningful way to honor someone’s life after they’ve passed away. Your nonprofit should have a clear strategy for managing memorial donations and building relationships with donors and the family of the deceased. Managing memorial donations requires sensitivity and thoughtfulness.

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NetWits

MAY 23, 2012

Repeat fundraisers bring in more money, more consistently for the cause. In her role of Community Marketing Manager at Maine Cancer Foundation , Erlene LeBorgne specializes in developing creative ways to cultivate her community of avid supporters and assist them with their fundraising efforts. flyers or offline donation forms).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

With a $50 donation, the kit includes a plush toy. Jude’s Children’s Hospital: Get into the holiday spirit with ornaments, decorations and other gifts that inspire hope and help fight childhood cancer. Beautiful gifts, great cause! ShopKomen.com: Purchase with a purpose to help end breast cancer forever.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

It’s crucial that your online donation forms and landing page match the story you’re telling. Add impactful images or videos and text to your donation form and landing page! Whether your organization offers services or tangible goods, it’s important to connect donors to your cause. What connects donors to your cause?

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NetWits

JUNE 30, 2011

Romance me a bit, tell me some stories, and get me fired up about the cause. For example, if I’ve indicated an interest in cancer research, failing to customize my appeal communications around an urgent need for cancer research funding.” – Mike Snusz. “ You are sending your appeal at the wrong time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Our research started several months ago with a literature search, is focused on best practices in incorporating a social media strategy into CSR and Cause Marketing programs. We recognize that are many diverse opinions on best practices for incorporating social media into cause marketing and CSR, and that is okay. If so, how?

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Whole Whale

MAY 23, 2022

More on that after the tips to get people to donate. Here are nine ideas that will get people donating on Father’s Day: 1. This will let potential donors know that their money is going towards a good cause and that their donation will make a difference. Use creative donation tiers. Make it easy to donate.

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NTEN

JUNE 18, 2009

Susan Gordon, Causes. We developed Causes because we know what it takes to be an activist and we know how much social networking can revolutionize grassroots organizing. So, Michelle started a cause. Then, she grew her cause, The Race to End Cancer, to 5.4 Then, she grew her cause, The Race to End Cancer, to 5.4

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NetWits

JUNE 9, 2011

Will funding come in the form of grants, traditional event revenue, donations, or something more radical? For large nonprofits here is some even scarier news: the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported in October of 2010 that donations to the nation’s largest charities dropped 11% last year. 1) The Rise of the Individual Fundraisers.

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Achieve

AUGUST 26, 2015

My best friend has cancer. Cancer … the biggest and scariest of all “C” words. And, as a further blow, it was believed that he had bone cancer—arguably one of the most painful kinds of cancer to endure. I repeat this same step when identifying how to engage with a cause. I was stunned and overcome with sadness.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Video Can Help Boost Donations in End-Of-The-Year Fundraising by Michael Hoffman. Here’s an example of a video See3 produced in partnership with Charity Dynamics for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event. 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

AUGUST 15, 2009

I invited her to share her thoughts about cause fatigue and scaling as she launches the Twestival Local. Cause fatigue is something I think about daily; particularly going into our second Twestival this September. For me, Twestival is more than just about events in cities raising money for a cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

1) The ALS Association – The Ice Bucket Challenge (Launched in 2014, renewed in 2021) Campaign: This viral social media challenge involves dumping ice water on oneself and donating to ALS research. Online Donations – St. The Hero Campaigns Here are the campaigns, plus highlights and impact for each. Check it out here.​

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 27, 2013

Americans donate nearly $300 billion annually to more than 1.2 Most donors believe that they are giving to worthwhile causes, but few conduct the necessary research to determine how effectively an organization uses donations to accomplish its mission. This is why due diligence is so important before making a donation.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Cryptocurrency (crypto) has become the fastest-growing donation method in the US, and crypto investors are one of the most desirable donor communities in history. To understand what that means for nonprofits, look at how people search for donation options. Why do people donate crypto? It’s a way of donating pre-tax dollars.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2014

Last year we shared how the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) used Teespring to exceed their fundraising goals with a few clicks of a button. Last year our ‘Go gold with kids for cancer’ campaign was a really successful campaign because it had such a clear statement that reflected with people.

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Charity Village

APRIL 18, 2024

The abandoned dog that found his forever home, the woman who was able receive treatment and is now cancer-free, the mother and children fleeing abuse who accessed clothing and shelter, all thanks to your organizations. These are the stories that make your cause worth donating to.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2009

An Animoto video created by the American Cancer Society is good example of how photos, music, and simple text can tell a story and convey a message of gratitude to donors and supporters: The first step is to create an account. All you need to do is apply to their Animoto for a Cause program.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 26, 2013

One of TechSoup's members just finished up an extremely successful crowdfunded apparel campaign, raising nearly $7,000 for their cause! 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.

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Classy

JUNE 21, 2021

Similar to how impact blocks on your Classy campaign can help supporters feel like their donation is going towards a specific effort, breaking up your fundraising campaign into smaller, more targeted crowdfunding campaigns is another way to allow donors to support the individual effort that resonates most with them.

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The Next Web

MARCH 2, 2014

This strategy has already seen great success in the PC and console gaming worlds; last year, game-centric organizations like Extra Life , Child’s Play and Humble Bundle each brought in millions of dollars in donations while raising awareness for children’s hospitals, HIV/AIDS prevention, cancer research, and more. Sincerity matters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

Prompt: “Write a heartfelt, authentic letter to participants in my walk-a-thon benefitting breast cancer research. Please include posts with energetic calls to action to donate to help support our programs or care for our rescues. Third prize are gourmet baskets donated by local eatery, Yum Yum. It should begin, Dear x.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2008

Dank Apps (creators of the popular Lotto app ) has launched a new series of Social Change applications that allow Facebook users to raise money for a cause through advertising revenue. This means users do not have to donate, but just need to install the application, recruit their friends, or play the games. and puts it on steroids.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

… we know the activities we’re asking people to do will result in their friends and family supporting them by making donations. The following ideas are collected from events put on by top peer-to-peer fundraising organizations like the American Heart Association, Autism Speaks, Dana Farber Cancer Center, Susan G.

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NetWits

JANUARY 3, 2011

Email may test different “Donate” calls to action to improve click-through rates. If you’re testing important calls to action like Donate, Register and Subscribe, then you are sure. Do you know if people are more likely to click through and register if they see a photo of the golf course, or one that connects them to your cause?

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sgEngage

JULY 27, 2021

DIY Fundraising increased during the pandemic as a result of in-person event cancellations and supporters looking to champion their causes during regional lockdowns. Supporters that are motivated enough to create their own fundraisers won’t be too shy to ask for donations and share your mission with their networks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

” But do selfies have benefits, especially for social change causes? I wondered whether selfies can be used as part of your social content strategy to help support a social good cause? Johnson & Johnson sponsored a contest where they donated $1 for each selfie photo donated through Donate a Photo.

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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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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

These platforms offer insights into donors’ giving history, wealth indicators, and philanthropic interests, enabling your organization to identify and engage potential donors most likely to support your cause. It unites thousands of riders, volunteers, donors, and supporters worldwide into a collective fight against cancer.

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