sgEngage

JULY 27, 2021

The global pandemic irrevocably challenged tried and true peer-to-peer fundraising formulas in 2020. Give them the tools to be able to fundraise for their birthday, complete a challenge or even livestream a birthday challenge! Galvanise your supporters with a new challenge or reimagine a signature event.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

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. This shift means teams can spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time tackling the worlds most urgent challenges.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since it opened more than 60 years ago. Salesforce: You recently hit an incredible milestone of $2 billion in donations in the last fiscal year, a record for a single-mission charity. Jude is able to rise and attempt to meet the challenge.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) exemplifies the power of strategic guest list curation. By focusing on a dedicated group of cyclists who are passionate about supporting the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PMC has consistently achieved remarkable fundraising success. In 2021 , The PMC set a fundraising goal of $56 million.

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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.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 24, 2010

This weekend, the winners were announced in the Chase Community Challenge. " In reality, the challenge illustrated exactly why these "vote for me" contests in the nonprofit world have got to go away. The Chase Community Challenge started with an open nomination round. On paper, it seemed simple enough.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Impact Challenge ” is based on Google’s belief that artificial intelligence can provide new solutions to old problems and improve people’s lives. Charity Digital News published this interview with Rob Leyland, Innovation Manager, about their recent efforts. Here’s this month’s roundup. Philanthropy and Fundraising. Social Change.

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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. 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.

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2014

Remember the FB meme challenge that asked women to post what color bra they were wearing that day? Many thought the meme was connected to raising breast cancer awareness, but that was not the intention behind it. The point is to see how far we can spread breast cancer awareness … and make the men wonder what’s up :) ".

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 27, 2013

million charities and religious groups, according to Giving USA. The first step in choosing a charity is thinking about what you would like to accomplish. If the scope of your aspiration is local, find charities that are based in your neighborhood or city. Mandy Fricke. Community Manager. Nursing@Georgetown. Do your research.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 17, 2012

The work that happens on Facebook every single day is pretty inspiring – it’s amazing what people and organizations can do when they add a social element to their efforts at solving societal challenges big and small. In 2010, 35 year-old Gabe Canales was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

Note from Beth: Last week, I wrote a reflection on a CNET article called "Crowded Roads Ahead for Charity 2.0," musing about the solution. Which is why Twestival Local hopes to challenge city organizers with two important questions with their selected cause: (1) What will the not-for-profit do with the funds raised? .

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AFP Blog

JANUARY 18, 2012

Charity wins cash in online challenge : Charity wins cash in online challenge By Kim Pemberton, Vancouver Sun January 18, 2012 A Vancouver charity focused on educating members of Generation Y about cancer has won $25,000 in the Mozilla Firefox Challenge.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 17, 2024

Leaders of Medway Hospital Charity in Gillingham, England, where such an event held is one of several adventure challenges they have planned for this spring and summer to support expansions and upgrades at the 588-bed hospital. During the past five years, the charity has raised the equivalent of $2.4

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NTEN

AUGUST 1, 2011

We believe whole-heartedly that we are up to any challenge, and we become remarkably resilient in the face of failure." 57,000 gamers have outperformed supercomputers in the task of folding proteins in new ways that could lead scientists to cures for Alzheimer's, cancer and more. When we play, we. have a sense of urgent optimism.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Less than 24 hours ago, Epic Change launched its TweetsGiving 2009 , a 48-hour charity event to encourage people to express their gratitude using online tools and at face-to-face meet-ups. This two-day event, which ends on Thanksgiving, also invites people to donate to Epic Change. .

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

But they are all united in pushing the consumer discourse through design and challenging the status quo to make the world betteror, at least, make it a little more brat. Inspired by a first-class airline cabin, these modular rooms will offer comfortable, private spaces to cancer patients who are undergoing transfusions.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 14, 2020

For the purposes of this article, I am going to focus on a subset- ‘virtual challenges’ which I define as peer-to-peer-style events versus galas, auctions, and so forth. ‘We We need a virtual event’ is the ‘What’s our ice-bucket challenge?’ Connect the challenge to YOUR Cause. platitude of this fundraising moment.

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CauseVox

MARCH 11, 2022

Fundraising can be challenging and for small nonprofits this can be even more daunting. Canine Cancer Alliance: Wag Love 2021). Canine Cancer Alliance: Wag Love 2021 – sponsorships). As you’re brainstorming charity raffle ideas , consider kicking it up a notch by incorporating your raffle as part of an ungala.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Foundations, charities report $352 million in 2019 disaster funding. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in New York City has announced a $50 million gift from Mike and Maria Repole and the Nonna's Garden Foundation to establish a research and patient care initiative. November 11, 2021. November 10, 2021. November 9, 2021.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 19, 2013

Here are some interesting ways nonprofits and charities are using Vine in the UK and abroad : By UK charity, Tenovus. roathcardiff Living in #Cardiff and want to donate clothes to #charity ? In the end, this is the short bit I created for our annual Digital Storytelling Challenge: Hey cool cats. animations. v/bJjr50PBH2p.

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Classy

MAY 3, 2021

Finding special ways to thank donors for their recurring donations is crucial to a strong stewardship strategy, but identifying perks or incentives that truly excite your donors can be challenging. Early access to charity races. Download the Ultimate Guide to Recurring Giving. Haymakers for Hope: Haymakers Harriers. Training plans .

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 17, 2015

This blog post is for nonprofit organizations and charities that are looking to increase their online exposure (without spending loads of money) so they can receive more volunteers, donations, attention etc. They might already be working with other charities but haven't thought about asking them for a link. Do an Exciting Project.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

” Nonprofits once limited to raising money through cookie sales, charity balls, and foundation grants now have access to almost limitless fundraising streams with new technology platforms, micro-funding models, and evolving culture of giving. American Cancer Society has been fighting cancer since 1913. Over and over again.

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AFP Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Charity Develops New Crowdfunding Platform - Tech Europe - WSJ : U.K. blood cancer charity Leukemia and Lymphoma Research is attempting to turn one of the main traditional means of fundraising on its head.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 21, 2014

Yes, I went there – that’s what I’m reminded of when I see the posts about how you’re not really helping when you take the Ice Bucket Challenge. Personally, I think the criticism stems from jealousy and thoughts like “ why didn’t I think of the ice bucket challenge?” The Ice Bucket Challenge did its job.

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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. The ALS IceBucket Challenge in 2014 that raised over $115 million is well known to all, but this FAQ can help refresh your memory.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

You must be a nonprofit and hold current valid charity status in your country. Check your country’s definition for charity status. From there, your next challenge is to always be optimizing your ads! Meet the Google Ad Grant eligibility requirements. In the US, that means that you need to have 501(c)(3) status.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2014

It is open to creators from all backgrounds – from charities to video game developers to artists. Kickstarter makes it clear that it isn't for direct charity or cause funding, but about project creation. You can read about the campaign over on NetSquared (where Ushahidi won its first challenge!).

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Movember is a "moustache growing charity event held during November each year that raises funds and awareness for men's health.” All proceeds raised during Movember go to the causes it supports, specifically the Prostate Cancer Foundation and LIVESTRONG (read this article if you’d like to learn more about where the money goes ).

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The purpose of no-shave November comes from cancer awareness. More specifically, it’s a fundraising concept that began in the 2000s to raise awareness for prostate and testicular cancer. The Testicular Cancer Foundation’s Beard Patrol campaign has got No-Shave November down. Today, it’s a household name. Bowl-a-Thon.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2012

Whether the staff is asked on a plane, in an elevator or on a panel, he or she should be able to articulate in 30 to 60 seconds what their charity does. Sheryl is a native of Pittsburgh arriving in Phoenix 12 years ago to work with the Relay For Life event in the then Desert Southwest Division of the American Cancer Society.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2008

It raised $3,500 in 15 hours. This campaign was a community-generated effort - spearheaded by Connie Reece and came from people who knew of Susan Reynolds fight with breast cancer and rallied behind her. January 2008 As the first place winner in the America's Giving Challenge for Global Causes, I use several twitter strategies.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 13, 2021

Founded in 1957, the American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC) was established as the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Rob Acker: What is the biggest challenge you faced as an organization in 2020? Historically many of our sibling charities have not invested sufficiently in technology and digital.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

His work examines the challenges of performance measurement, accountability, and governance facing organizations with a social purpose . Previously served as CEO of The Seany Foundation, a pediatric cancer foundation. Charity Navigator. Millennium Challenge Corporation. Foundations, Public Charities, Grantmaking.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Do a walk-slash-hike for charity: Choose the tallest peak in your town or neighborhood (unless you live in Washington or Oregon, then find something a bit more manageable). Sell concessions like popcorn, soda, and candy for charity, and make a public ask for donations for the cause before the movie starts. Get Inked for Charity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

Certainly, giving from individuals won't be enough to fix the economy and provide the resources that charities need to deliver important services in hard economic times. 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.

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