Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Note from Beth: Kami Watson Huyse , who is also my business partner at Zoetica , and I are currently Fellows at Society of New Communication Research. 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.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 26, 2020

The growing popularity of this method allows anyone with the right recording setup and a stack of video games to start collecting money for a charitable cause. Gaming fundraisers, especially the largest ones, can raise significant sums of money for charitable causes. million for the Prevent Cancer Foundation. million for St.

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NetWits

JUNE 9, 2011

Further, donations to the American Cancer Society dropped by a shocking 11%. This stems from the idea that for-profits should be engaging and giving back to their local communities, the environment, and to social causes. Instead, so far in 2010, giving to the United Way Worldwide (the largest charity in the survey) decreased by 4.5%

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

One that's passionate about a cause and ready to be a fundraising super star! Avoid embarrassment and disappointment for everyone involved by disclosing who already generously supports your cause. Your fundraisers may be fearless in promoting your cause. Connect Them to Your Cause. Yep, that's a real person.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes. 8) Embrace Cause Awareness and Giving Days.

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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. His fan base skyrocketed overnight, giving even more exposure to his platform.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

And, as we learn more, we’re discovering that these applications are remarkable research assistants, too. Starting with a general research prompt, “Highlight the top four to five giving campaigns nonprofits have created in the past three to five years. Before the challenge, the ALS Association received $6 million yearly for research.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

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. Vegan and cruelty-free, a portion of the profits are donated to various nonprofits and causes.

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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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Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2025

Recent research helped shed some light on this issue and provided a clear path forward for nonprofit professionals. Researchers call this phenomenon the mobile giving gap. After all, according to Pew Research , 15% of U.S. Research supporters ahead of in-person meetings from your phone. Monitor campaign performance.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

— My diligent research has proven that the word “viral” will come up within 42 seconds of talking with any nonprofit organization interested in marketing their cause online. How can each of you take your cause viral, whether it’s an exciting announcement, a newly released YouTube video, or the nonprofit you represent?

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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. But if you look at the Campaign for Breast Cancer Research cause on Facebook, the largest one - it has over 3 million members.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

After that, I would say the next is commitment to the cause. Silvia Cooper from Prostate Cancer Research Institute The Combination of Passion, Skill, and Follow-Through We look at the intersection of passion and skill. Will they be involved? Will they attend the meetings? Will they make phone calls? Return emails?

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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

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Jude Children’s Research Hospital continue to treat and defeat childhood cancer and other deadly diseases. Vegan and cruelty-free, a portion of the profits are donated to various nonprofits and causes. A portion of the proceeds are donated to nonprofits working for the cause of ending and recovering from modern day slavery.

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TechCrunch

JULY 14, 2021

Another US femtech startup has joined the race to build up data-sets to support research into and understanding of a range of health issues that can affect women. Evvy says it tackles this challenge by signposting the level of research associated with each of the personalized suggestions it offers.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Some creative and successful nonprofit marketing campaigns include: Breast Cancer Now, CoppaFeel and Asda: The Real Self Checkout Suicide&Co: The Words Unspoken Campaign The British Tinnitus Association. Breast Cancer Now, CoppaFeel and Asda: The real self checkout Image Source Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel! ,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

Just be sure to research any hashtag suggestions—chatbots can be wrong! Prompt: “Write a heartfelt, authentic letter to participants in my walk-a-thon benefitting breast cancer research. Note—the copy should be focused on inspiring readers to support the cause and buy tickets. We just like to be polite!

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 31, 2023

The February 2020-founded San Francisco-based startup’s first product will be a service that supports women to collect their own sample for cervical cancer screening in the comfort of their own home. So it can provide a fuller service for cervical cancer screening care. That’s a goal; that really can happen.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 11, 2018

The Pew Research Center has released a research report called “ The Future of Digital Life and Well-Being.” Pew Research Center recently released the full collection of anecdotes and stories shared by experts about their personal experiences with digital life. 11, 2017, and Jan. 11, 2017, and Jan.

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NetWits

JANUARY 3, 2011

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? A golf course photo is tested against a photo that connects visitors back to the need for pediatric cancer research. Does the color of the “Register Now” image matter?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Too many non-profits approach companies with their cause in mind, rather than explaining how working together will help the corporation. For example, is the focus of your work improving the life of cancer survivors or funding research for a cure?

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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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TechCrunch

MARCH 8, 2021

Based in North Carolina’s Research Triangle, the startup recently announced promising phase 1b clinical trial results for their use of CRISPR-Cas3-enhanced bacteriophages as a treatment for urinary tract infections caused by escherichia coli. But Locus Biosciences is hoping that their crPhage technology might provide a new solution.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Recent research suggests that taking and posting too many selfies on your Facebook profile (or other social channels) can be damaging to your relationships. ” While selfies are easy to do , they can also go horribly wrong. Have you seen great examples of nonprofits using the “selfie” meme for good?

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Singularity Hub

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Researchers can also access the tool through a user-friendly web interface. These could predict how mutations affect a proteins function, how genes operate differently across cell types, or even help researchers design new genomes for synthetic biology. Using AI to screen for cancer isnt new. Evo 2 used DNA sequences alone.

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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. The campaign will improve the quality of life for lung cancer patients as well as fund leading non-small cell lung cancer research.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 18, 2025

Here are some key opportunities: National holidays and awareness days: Tailor your fundraising appeals to align with national holidays or awareness days relevant to your cause. For instance, back-to-school drives for educational nonprofits or summer campaigns for environmental causes. Fifty years of serviceask for $50 donations.

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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 some of the big objectives of Facebook as you work with causes and nonprofits? On Facebook, people connect with friends, family, their communities and the issues and causes they care about most.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Breast Cancer has impacted my family, like many others, and I grew up participating in Komen’s Race for the Cure in Portland every year with my mom. As Allison points out in her reflection post , after she created the Causes campaign and witnessed the response, she knew there was enough interest and people to do something bigger.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

He is using a tool called " Twibbon " that makes it easy for people to change their avatar to incorporate a visual for a particular cause. Two years later, changing your Twitter icon in support of a cause (even though some call this " slacktivism "), is a techniques being used. See the range of creative expression in the flickr group.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

This process isnt magicits built on hours of research and conversations with hundreds of sector leaders, with an eye on sector shifts. 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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NonProfit Hub

MAY 29, 2020

By showing off your strengths, forming a groundbreaking board, drafting brand strategies , and drawing more support, your organization will be more prepared to further your cause. A great example of this kind of strategic partnership is between the V Foundation for Cancer Research and Vs. Cancer. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

This year’s top auctioneers are driving impactful change, raising crucial funds and leveraging their expertise to make a difference for great causes worldwide. 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.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 30, 2011

Growing Virtual Roots – How our online efforts led to amazing offline results – A great case study in community organizing, on and offline, from Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure. "From the nation’s first film festival for nonprofits and cause advocates, is officially accepting entries for the 2011 festival.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Allison Fine and I have been actively researching and writing about AI for Social Good and Nonprofits with an eye towards our next book. Their AI system — dubbed Lymph Node Assistant, or LYNA — was able to detect cancer better than human pathologists. There is a section on recommended responsible practices for AI. Social Change.

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