Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

He is one of the best teachers to learn howto use brand storytelling and social media to build your organization’s reputation, donor community, and social impact. He is offering a seminar (visit www.WeFirst13.com For example, is the focus of your work improving the life of cancer survivors or funding research for a cure?

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

At some point in your professional fundraising career, you’ve probably heard the importance of storytelling when crafting your nonprofit’s donor experience. No matter your experience, a crucial aspect of storytelling is helping donors understand what your organization does and showing how, or who, you’re helping.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2009

Fabulous storytelling. The chapter begins with the story of how I used Twitter in July 07 to raise money for the Cambodian bloggers conference, 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. It's a great read!

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 8, 2013

As an employee of, a volunteer for, and a donor to different nonprofits, these stories give me a different kind of goal to focus on. Originally hailing from Vancouver, Canada, Colleen is striving to make a difference and give back to her community through a career in nonprofit public relations. Like this article? Get another!

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NTEN

MAY 3, 2011

The argument for stories In 2003, John Sadowsky and Loick Roche, two professors at the Grenoble Graduate School of Business in France, reviewed the major academic literature on storytelling and wrote a paper called, "The power of stories: a discussion of why stories are powerful". Explaining stories. Compelling stories.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2010

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. American Cancer Society saw a 10:1 return on investment from this effort. Her name was automatically inserted, and all she had to do was share the link.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Canine Cancer Alliance Wag Love Campaign. For example, Canine Cancer Alliance (CCA) raised nearly $30,000 using CauseVox to power their peer-to-peer fundraising campaign – Wag Love. Canine Cancer Alliance Website CTAs. In addition, CCA took the registration URL and linked it to their website’s event page.

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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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

Some points and examples we shared in response to questions: Fundraisers need to be experts in transmedia storytelling techniques and exploring new possibilities for sharing stories. Transmedia storytelling it is the technique of telling a story across multiple online platforms and formats using current digital technologies.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Instead, it’s an opportunity for storytelling, donor cultivation , supporter engagement, and a way to build awareness around your organization and mission. VP and Chief Development Officer Russ Hargrove says, “The week before Thanksgiving is all about storytelling and thank yous.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Increased involvement in other areas of operation: Giving a monetary gift isn’t the only way your supporters can make a difference for your mission. Connecting with several different audiences: Nonprofits have several audiences to keep in mind, including donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, sponsors, and more.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 27, 2020

Human storytelling. 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. The strength of your campaign’s proof points won’t necessarily ensure success, but the strength of your storytelling with the right influencer partners will. Stacy Caprio.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

For decades, LLS has harnessed people power to raise funds for cancer research and treatment through Light the Night , Team in Training , Visionaries of the Year , and other unique in-person events—historically raising 67% of all individual contributions made to LLS. Support Authentic Experiences.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

But if you know what you need to buy with that money, then there might be a different method of crowdfunding that could be a better way to ask for support. Use your storytelling skills! Crowdfunding is a great way to raise money from the masses to help underwrite projects for your nonprofit. Read more from Community Organizer 2.0

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NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

While I was with the American Cancer Society, we were inspired by an amazing monitoring system developed by the Humane Society. You can make one, too: type in Cancer (or your own keyword) at search.twitter.com and see what results are returned. In 2008, I helped start the Frozen Pea Fund against breast cancer.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 25, 2023

A new donor paradigm for nonprofits In Part 1 I suggested some different categories for gifts. Your giving to our hospital is appreciated” is not the same as “Your giving to cure cancer makes you a visionary leader.” Human beings are wired for storytelling. Let’s look, instead, at the energy their gift represents.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

TechSoup’s Digital Storytelling Challenge tweet chat gathered nonprofit video experts and other experienced storytellers to share what works, what channels are best and more when it comes to sharing videos over social media. What's the difference between an organization that uses social media and a social organization ?

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 21, 2020

I mean, we’re not not curing cancer. If we all leave, there’s no one to show us how to do it differently. Mission statements can quickly come to justify all sorts of bad habits and behavior, both as perpetrated upon us by leadership and peers, as well as the ways we often end up treating ourselves. I’m asking you to stay. We need you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

The reason is because the program is well curated – and the participants come from around the world and bring expertise and different lens to fundraising. Stephen, who did the fundraising for the Teenage Cancer Trust, had a fairly large online network and had done some fundraisers prior to his campaign.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

Using CauseVox’s platform, Endure To Cure exemplifies the power of peer-to-peer fundraising by mobilizing almost 1000 individuals to donate to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Team-based peer-to-peer fundraising is a great option for supporters with different commitment levels because it means lower pressure with bigger impact.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards. As you create marketing content, use storytelling strategies. But what makes these fundraisers so successful?

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 24, 2025

Also, can we all agree that conference muffins just hit differently?) Attend If Youre: A nonprofit professional working with cancer centers across the US. Whether its exchanging ideas with peers, diving into hands-on workshops, or hearing an inspiring keynote, these moments remind us why we show up every day to drive meaningful impact.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Note that a UVP is different from your mission statement. 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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See3

JULY 31, 2017

Wishes make a huge difference in the lives of kids with critical illnesses, and, importantly, the research to prove it is on the way. There is just an overwhelming amount of personal and financial stress during a prolonged medical crisis; families can begin to apart socially and psychologically when child has cancer. This work matters.

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Classy

JULY 20, 2021

There was a cancer-related organization I brought on, and I loved that I was able to level with and speak to them from personal experience. David : Extra administrative work, outdated donor experiences, inability to capture storytelling to connect people to their mission, and donor retention or acquisition are the big ones we see a lot.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

If your organization supports families impacted by childhood cancer, figure out who the healthcare journalists are in your market. If media coverage could hurt them in any way, find a different angle. If you are targeting a local TV station, pay attention to the field reporters who prioritize feel-good stories. Hold a press conference.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

TechSoup’s Digital Storytelling Challenge tweet chat gathered nonprofit video experts and other experienced storytellers to share what works, what channels are best and more when it comes to sharing videos over social media. What's the difference between an organization that uses social media and a social organization ?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Then we’ll give you the strategies you need to find volunteers who can truly make a difference to your organization’s work. Once you’ve pinpointed what you need new volunteers to do, write out “job descriptions” for different volunteer roles to put on your volunteer website. What is volunteer recruitment?

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

What Are The Different Types Of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising? Nonprofit storytelling fuels fundraising. Here’s some channels you can use to continue storytelling: Your website Email Social media Direct mail Text Livestream events Radio/TV/media Phone calls. Peer-to-peer fundraising comes in many forms.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Up your storytelling game. Is your donation form easily accessible on your website, or do your donors have to dig around your different pages to find it? New donors and existing donors have different needs. Don’t forget about direct mail! Use social media. Consider other media outreach. Plan exciting fundraising events.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2022

What Are The Different Types Of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising? Nonprofit storytelling fuels fundraising. Here’s some channels you can use to continue storytelling: Your website Email Social media Direct mail Text Livestream events Radio/TV/media Phone calls. Peer-to-peer fundraising comes in many forms. Truly the sky is the limit!

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Along the way, great connections and a genuine difference in the community are made. If you are an organization that supports breast cancer, find the people who are passionate about this cause. While “making a difference” isn’t a bad or wrong reason for wanting to volunteer, it’s not as specific as it could be.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 21, 2016

For example, nonprofits seeking to help cancer patients could use VR technology to help potential donors learn more about standard therapies for treating cancer or what it feels like to be diagnosed with such an illness. These are just three examples of how the nonprofit sector could use VR.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2022

What Are The Different Types Of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising? Nonprofit storytelling fuels fundraising. Here’s some channels you can use to continue storytelling: Your website Email Social media Direct mail Text Livestream events Radio/TV/media Phone calls. Peer-to-peer fundraising comes in many forms. Truly the sky is the limit!

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The AI Alignment Forum

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

This exploration aligns with ongoing efforts to understand how features encode information, how transferable they are across different contexts, and how they can be interpreted when applied to diverse tasks. After cleaning, we examined the retrieved features across different model layers (012 of 19 layers). Which Layer Performs Best?

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Qgiv

JULY 29, 2021

Mobile fundraising is the perfect way to leverage contextual giving, and it comes in many different forms: Text fundraising – This is a form of mobile giving that enables supporters to give via text. To learn more about the differences between them, check out our dedicated text-to-give vs text-to-donate guide.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

And in 2018, as you saw, as I hurriedly got on to this to this presentation, I was diagnosed with cancer and I felt I needed to retire. And they fell in love with the different events and they signed up for it every year because they liked getting to know the clients and they liked getting to have those interactions.

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