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Fight Colorectal Cancer: A Rebranding Tale

Judi Sohn

The organization I helped found as Colorectal Cancer Coalition in 2005 officially became Fight Colorectal Cancer on Monday, March 6, 2011. I hope it's a fun read for anyone either looking to redo their own small nonprofit brand, or who wants a deeper dive on what we did at Fight Colorectal Cancer. We focused on the patient.

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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. Organization Size: Medium. Name: Allison Nassour. Title: Social Media Manager.

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NPOs Keeping Human Touch Amid Tech And AI

The NonProfit Times

interim CEO of the American Cancer Society & American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; Joanne Pike, president and CEO of the Alzheimers Association; and, Susannah Schaefer, president and CEO of Smile Train. The recorded session is available here. Frederick, M.D.,

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These 10 biotech companies are changing how we discover new drugs and treat complex diseases

Fast Company Tech

This is important because many diseases, particularly cancer, are driven by changes in particular cells, not all cells; precision treatments require pinpointing those that really matter. Protagonist reported over $259 million in license and collaboration revenue for the first half of 2024.

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Five Nonprofits That Have Found Their Twitter Voice

Nonprofit Tech for Good

They also do not sync with Facebook and understand that Facebook requires its own voice – distinct from twittering – and has an ebb and flow completely different from that of Twitter. Pancreatic Cancer Action Network :: @ PanCAN. They have personality and its obvious that there is a human being behind the avatar.

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Senti Bio raises $105 million for its new programmable biology platform and cancer therapies

TechCrunch

Senti Biosciences , a company developing cancer therapies using a new programmable biology platform, said it has raised $105 million in a new round of financing led by the venture arm of life sciences giant Bayer.

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4 Tips for Managing Massive Nonprofit Fundraising Events

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Be clear on what you are asking and how it will make a difference for your mission. Brynn Brasington has 4 years of experience leading the largest walkathon fundraiser in the US, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, while serving at The American Cancer Society. About the Author.

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