TechCrunch

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Vinehealth , a 2018-founded, London-based digital health startup that’s built an app which offers personalized support for cancer patients while also making it easier to gather patient-reported outcome (PRO) data, including for drug development and clinical trials, has closed a $5.5

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2010

I could literally see the American Cancer Society just across the street, but because they have not been added to FourSquare, the ACS didn’t show up in the Check-in search results. Related Webinar: How Nonprofit Organizations Can Successfully Use Group Texting, Mobile Websites, and Smartphone Apps.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 10, 2009

It's called Bullseye Gives, a special Facebook page inviting folks to decide how they should allocate $3 million among ten large institutional charities, including: Parent Teacher Association Feeding America The Salvation Army American Red Cross National Parks Foundation Breast Cancer Research Foundation St.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2009

From the Flickr Twitterville Group Shel Israel has written a book called Twitterville: How Businesses Can Thrive in the New Global Neighborhoods. Certainly as social media " normalizes " and charities bid for attention in an increasing crowded social space , the future of social media infused fundraising will be different.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2025

A study from the University of Notre Dame revealed that people are much less likely to donate to charities when using smartphones than when using computers. Researchers recommend focusing your messaging on how the potential donor could help another person or group through their gift.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

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. It unites thousands of riders, volunteers, donors, and supporters worldwide into a collective fight against cancer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2007

The fundraiser is where group of volunteers grew mustaches and asked their friends to support the charity, the Texas Children's Hospital Center. He just emailed me to let me know that the groups raised was able to raise $7805.25 Three weeks ago he asked me to sponsor him in " Mustaches for Kids -Houston." " I did.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 24, 2012

Donating products to charities helps corporate bottom lines, reduces waste in landfills, and provides relief for people in need. An increase in email use, however, was visible in the 55+ age group, who used web-email 15% more in 2010 than in 2009. " Would love to hear what your experience and perception of email use is!

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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.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 5, 2015

A few weeks ago, a complaint filed by the Federal Trade Commission alleged that four cancer charities had cheated people out of $187 million while spending extravagantly and frivolously. While not many people were donating money to FIFA, a lot were generously giving to the four sham cancer groups.

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2014

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 :) ". Remember the FB meme challenge that asked women to post what color bra they were wearing that day?

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Classy

MAY 3, 2021

Haymakers for Hope’s mission is to give everyday people the chance to fight back against cancer by training for, and competing in charity boxing events to raise money and awareness. Private Strava group with weekly workouts . Early access to charity races. Download the Ultimate Guide to Recurring Giving. Training plans .

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 5, 2022

Another quiet little secret is making sure you engage local Girl and Boy Scouts groups who are always looking for ways to engage in socially minded ways. Which group’s fundraising boxes come to mind? The May holiday might call to mind breast cancer awareness or newer contenders like #EveryMotherCounts. Charity Date Auction.

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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 ? organization can maximize 6 seconds using Vine too: Do you have an awards gala or charity dinner coming up? animations. They should!

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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. So stay tuned.

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Tech Soup

MAY 26, 2011

The discussion featured guest speakers Jen Burton , community director at Causes ; Tom Dawkins , co-founder of StartSomeGood ; and Miles Orkin , national director for mobile and web at the American Cancer Society. A very young organization, StartSomeGood just went live this past February. Data drives ACS' fundraising tactics and success.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Consider these statements: “Hosted a charity run. ” “Hosted a charity run and raised over $1 million toward cancer research. Present groupings or rankings (use tables, flow chart). It’s interesting to note that sad pictures worked better for people who didn’t feel personally connected to charities.

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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. CauseVox is available through the TechSoup donation program to eligible nonprofits and charities.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 14, 2022

Many charities and nonprofits struggle to connect and build relationships with younger donors. If you’re a cancer research foundation or a hospital network, you don’t need to pivot to working on antiracism or climate action. This can be formal, like a focus group, but it doesn’t have to be.

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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. Better yet, pit groups against one another.

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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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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 29, 2006

Examples: Users' Earthday photos and the LGBT photo pool • YahooGroups , "Start a new group or join an existing group. Examples: Climate Concern's Group and the ONE Campaign's Groups. Discuss issues and events. Organize donations, get-togethers and rallies. Brainstorm innovative ways to benefit your cause."

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

million charities in the United States alone and around 10 million worldwide. 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.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Charity: Water. Charity: Water’s annual report is the perfect example of keeping it simple, but effective. Fight Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is a health impact organization dedicated to ending colorectal cancer and supporting those affected by the disease through patient support, funding research, and impactful policy change.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 7, 2009

I wanted to turn this experience into something positive…so, basically, we released BlameDrewsCancer.com which allows you with a twitter hashtag, #blamedrewscancer , to blame anything you want on my cancer.” How can we reach out in creative, compelling ways to bring a diverse group of people together around important causes and ideas?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2008

The last few donations that put this campaign over the top came from Justin Kownack who paid it forward from his own group donation experiment using Twitter as a test of good deeds. His Tweet-a-thon raised over $5,000 for his charity on Twitter. Private, personalized messages, not mass emails.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 21, 2014

If you asked the same group if they’d heard of cancer, I’m willing to bet they’d all say yes. I’m also willing to bet that those same people either know a cancer survivor or someone who lost the fight. My point here isn’t to devalue cancer awareness, but to show that more awareness is needed for diseases like ALS.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 27, 2020

Organization: Blaine Group Inc. . 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. This is highly effective for 99% of charities since they are subject matter experts, they just need to show it with content and the rewards will be significant.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

When I’ve volunteered for charities before, especially when I am raising money – it has been striking how important it is to get the right support from the charity itself. For me this really sets the standard in what I look for in terms of support and practical help in getting great results for the charity.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

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. Special Plan for Nonprofits: No. The consultation donation through TechSoup, however, has an admin fee of $20.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 11, 2007

Breast Cancer Action. She also points to a recent article in the Australian press about nonprofits in Melbourne raising money in my space called It's MySpace, my charity, your money. " She said it was not surprising small charities were turning to MySpace: "The latest way people communicate changes all the time ???

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Media Cause

AUGUST 17, 2023

Check CPC + CTR As you’re auditing the keywords in your ad groups, check to see how your cost-per-click (CPC) and click-through-rates (CTR) are doing. For example, if your keyword is “cancer walk 5k,” a search term someone used for the ad to serve could be, “upcoming charity cancer walk near me.”

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

It was a pretty interesting summer for charity fundraising launches. Facebook expanded its Donate Now buttons to all charities; eBay has a new Sell for Charity mobile app. " Facebook piloted "Donate" buttons for some big charities like the Red Cross and the American Cancer Society back in 2013.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 29, 2007

" Also quoted is Sean Stannard-Stockton, author of the Tactical Philanthropy blog was also quoted and he shares his expanded predictions here , including "Charities recognize the potential of social-media tools and finally get serious about integrated online strategies."

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Connection Cafe

JULY 20, 2017

active nonprofits in US It’s very common to see multiple charities fundraising for the same cause in the same geographic area. Just think of all the different organizations raising money to end cancer… you see my point. Local organizations can opt to join a charity program hosted by the event organizers. There are 1.8M

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