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[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Organization: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Facebook has been a highly effective tool and is the strongest in communicating the message of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, but also allows people to connect and offer support to each other. The LA Kings have recently embraced the organization as a charity. gid=104492.

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What Are Gaming Fundraisers and How Can They Raise Donations for Your Nonprofit?

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The rise of the livestream, combined with the growing popularity and widespread appeal of video games, has created an attractive new opportunity for charities — gaming fundraisers. These events are an exciting new kind of fundraiser in which gamers raise money for charity by livestreaming themselves playing video games.

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Top 3 Trends to Fool Proof your Future Fundraisng

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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. Instead, so far in 2010, giving to the United Way Worldwide (the largest charity in the survey) decreased by 4.5% 3) The Shift in Donor Attitudes.

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The Top 54 Auctioneers for Nonprofit Fundraising Events

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” With the dream of combining her two greatest passions of performing and helping others, she began her journey as a fundraising consultant and charity auctioneer in 2016. Tony has helped raise millions of dollars for charity through auction events, charity golf tournaments, benefit fashion shows, and his unique abilities as an Emcee.

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11 Creative Charity Fundraising Event Ideas

CauseVox

That’s why you should try incorporating more events into your charity’s annual fundraising plan. Charity events don’t just raise money for your charity, they also help to engage your supporters and bring publicity to your cause. Here are some of my favorite creative charity event ideas. Click to Tweet. Polar Plunge.

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The Ultimate Nonprofit Event Planning Checklist for Success

Bloomerang

There are so many forms of fundraising events, from charity runs to fundraising festivals. 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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2017 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar

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4: World Cancer Day — #WorldCancerDay. 2: Give Local America Day — #GiveLocal17. 5: International Day of Charity — #CharityDay. 15: World Religion Day — #WorldReligionDay. 16: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service — #MLKDay. 2: World Wetlands Day — #WorldWetlandsDay. September.

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