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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

I caught up with Danny Alpert at the NTC Conference in Minneapolis, MN where he briefed me on how he is using a “Transmedia” strategy to raise awareness and funding to support homeless services. His films have explored causes from human rights and curing cancer to animal welfare and religious coexistence.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

But the holiday is also a way to rally your community together in the spirit of giving to share their support for causes they care about. Unselfies," i.e. taking a picture of yourself supporting your cause and sharing it, is another way many people are rallying support for their campaigns.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

I would love to learn how you became interested in XYZ cause. Many donors are happy to talk at length about their reasons for supporting their favorite causes and organizations. Some donors are drawn to just one cause area, such as homelessness or food insecurity. Would you be available this week or next for a phone call?

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 3, 2014

Challenge Causes. This trend started to help raise money for Landon, a child in northwest Missouri who suffers from cancer. This idea can be expanded to include whatever crazy act you want: Hot Tamales for the Homeless, Cartwheels for Cancer, Trampoline Jumping for Toddlers—or any alliteration campaign fits your cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

In some cases, nonprofits confuse their cause with their purpose in that if they were asked why their organization exists, they would talk about the category in which they operate (homelessness, breast cancer research, or addressing climate change), rather than a specific and differentiating point of view on those issues.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Sometimes it’s a matter of zeroing in on a single aspect of your organization’s work or an unexpected story, such as two volunteers falling in love while serving soup side-by-side in the homeless shelter’s kitchen. Instead, focus on the cause. Their fifth wedding anniversary would be a fun news story. .

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Sometimes, unique or cause-specific holidays can be perfect for your social media. Here’s a hint: They want to know the inside scoop on what it takes to save bears or tutor kids or help homeless veterans. Memes, stories, photos – anything that causes a laugh or a smile. Volunteer Appreciation, Open Houses, etc.,

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Nonprofit marketing refers to the strategies an organization uses to promote its cause, mission, and services. Through marketing, you can raise your organizations profile and get more eyes on your cause. As you continue to market your cause and personalize your communications, you can encourage loyalty and support.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 29, 2008

Change.org is launching a social action blog network this summer and is currently hiring a team of blogger/editors to help create a movement for change around the major causes of our time. Want to create the premier online space for your issue and become a leading voice for social action? Positions are part-time and paid.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 24, 2008

Each blog's landing page allows members to join the Cause, take action, and connect with related nonprofits. Its Nonprofit section has a list of nonprofits related to stopping genocide, and a leaderboard of Change.org members who are raising money for the cause. But, to be perfectly honest, I need an easy way to take action.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2006

Most online giving goes to disaster agencies, followed by animal-related causes. homeless.??? -New York is the most generous state for online giving; Mississippi and North Dakota are the least generous. Top searches are disaster related, plus ???children,??? children,??? ???cancer,???

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In general, an effective UVP should do four things: Appeal to donors and help them understand why they should give to your cause. Show that yours is the only organization with whom the donor can impact the cause. Your gift means we can continue to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 17, 2016

Is cancer more important than homelessness, child abuse a higher priority than infant mortality? They have connections to people, places and causes that develop naturally. Let’s face it, deciding how your business should give can be hard. Which nonprofit is the best one to support? How do you pick one over the other?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

Beth's Birthday Cause I was listening to a story on Marketplace on NPR this afternoon with Tess Vigeland and Chris Farrell who reviewed their 2008 financial goals and graded themselves on their accomplishments. Ask people to donate to a cause instead of gifts. October is also breast cancer awareness month, so why not make a donation ?

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2011

And I tell my students that Ill give to any of the worthy causes they pour their hearts into, but they have to ask me in person (not on Facebook)! As the old adage goes, "people give to people, not causes." It's so hard to get people's attention and communicate effectively to them so they trust you and your cause.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Even though I don’t see myself being a hard-core Quora participant, it may still be worth some attention for the causes you support. Search for your issues or cause on Quora, and you'll likely already find a set of questions that people are asking. Quora is worth attention because it has the attention of passionate users.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 11, 2015

Nonprofits are turning more and more toward grants as a source of funding for their causes, and that’s not a bad idea—if and only if you can devote the necessary time and energy into it. Breast Cancer Awareness Network. McKinney Vento Homeless. You’re going to mess something up. And that’s what matters. London Family Center.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

By hosting a volunteer program, your organization can enable students, city officials, business owners, and other community members to get involved with a cause that aligns with their values and helps people in need, strengthening community ties in your area. Volunteers help nonprofits expand their donor networks. Going outside of the box.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 17, 2015

Nonprofits might also have access to data that others do not (such as numbers surrounding homelessness, food donations etc.). You’ll also want to create (or use an existing) badge, button, or logo to brand your cause. Most nonprofits already stand for a cause that speaks for itself. Get Bloggers Involved.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

T hey’re all about the cause and mission. They’re about the cause. It’s about having a day to stand up and say, “No, cancer you’re not going to win,” or “I’m living with Crohn’s, and we’re going to find a cure,” or “I love my cat, and want to make sure homeless animals are cared for.”. It’s about making an impact.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 13, 2009

We took that information and created a tip sheet that provides 12 steps you can take to be more successful – by implementing one, six or all twelve you will not just be event participants you will become fundraisers for the cause. I challenge you to download the tip sheet and put it to work as well.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

John Center for Homeless Men recently did their own virtual house party peer-to-peer event called Raisin’ the Rent , with some of their participants raising over $10,000 in their house party. Over the edge – This fundraiser is a challenge where participants rappel down the side of a building to raise money for a cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2014

For example, Project Renewal helps homeless people get off the streets. They showed Harry Dickerson reclaim his life from homelessness on their Giving Tuesday campaign and raised over $70,000 with this storyline. For example, a group of friends shared stories of their beard-growing journey to raise funds for breast cancer research.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

We forget that we have social and economic issues that are massive in scale: 12% of the US population is homeless. million people die from cancer worldwide every year. Whether the cause you support is local or global, your support matters. But, during all the fuss and holiday merriment, we so easily forget. Why will you give?

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 21, 2025

In general, an effective UVP should do four things: Appeal to donors and help them understand why they should give to your cause. Show that yours is the only organization with whom the donor can impact the cause. They arent interested in large-scale issues like ending homelessness that goal feels too big.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 22, 2008

Why do homeless people smell bad?” cancer, stroke, heart attacks) Animal testing Hate crimes Pedophilia Other countries, not ours, are to blame for this problem. The cow or pig exhibit is called “Meet Your Meat.” Failure of NIH drug testing design An exhibit only in a language other than English Santa Claus – Real or Not?

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