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. After they presented, we had a discussion between the three of us and then brought in the audience. It as a fantastic discussion.

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NetWits

MAY 23, 2012

In past posts we’ve discussed some ways to create an experience during an event to let these repeat performers know they’re highly valued, but remember that you can achieve this same effect online as well. Another way the folks at the Maine Cancer Foundation support their fundraisers is through their email “Trophy Case”.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A winning strategy for spreading the word about your organization’s work is getting your nonprofit’s story in the news. . A news story gets your organization in front of a large audience of potential supporters and gives your organization instant credibility. . And, getting your story in the news still carries a lot of weight.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 25, 2021

Many development officers have a personal experience that connects them with their hospital’s care mission; they derive deep satisfaction not only from the success of a closed gift, but from the knowledge that those dollars may advance the cure for cancer or improve care in the community. Amplifying community voices.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

We’ll also discuss taking DEIAB from a one-off training to a sustainable part of your culture. Say your mission is to support people who are impacted by cancer. In addition to sharing race stories, Cherry and Rubin take an interactive approach to their training. Defining DEIAB Let’s start by defining what DEIAB means.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 10, 2022

This year, we’re back with two incredible community stories featuring Boys & Girls Club of America and European-based organization, Mary’s Meals. and Cure Cancer. Last year at the first-ever virtual Nonprofit Summit, over 16,500 trailblazers gathered virtually from across 136 countries for the inaugural convening.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 28, 2013

If your event includes a discussion or speaker, you can solicit questions from your audience ahead of the event using a tool like Google Moderator. Here’s an excellent example from National Colon Cancer Advocates, members of the Fight Colorectal Cancer community advocacy day in Washington, DC.

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The Fundraising Authority

OCTOBER 28, 2021

I find the “ Thank You – Story Driven ” model. Success story – Enter key details or plot points of a story that demonstrates the organization’s impact. For longer documents, like “Thank You – Story Driven” in this example, Fundwriter first presents you with 5 beginnings.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2014

David Neff and colleagues have launched a “ Crowdfunding Bill of Rights ” to get the discussion going. Create a sexy story. You know that compelling stories get you donations, sharing, and publicity, but you’re probably thinking — “I don’t have a sexy story” or “I don’t know how to tell a compelling story”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Ironically, it was during a session facilitated by Phil Klein called “Tackling the Unexpected&# who shared insights about he took back his life after surviving a cancer diagnosis. During the World Cafe, we broke into small groups of 4 or 5 and discuss these three questions: What do we do when things go wrong.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

She told the story of “ Poop_Strong ” who describes himself in his Twitter profile as “31 year-old sustainability PhD student fighting Stage IV colon cancer. He launched a web site called Poop Strong , a node to Lance Armstrong cancer nonprofit Live Strong.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

at the Providence Cancer Center for the Alaska Chapter of PRSA. I’m doing various other trainings, book parties, etc. Social Media and Online Digital Technology Discussion. I facilitated a discussion with the group about whether and how their community foundations, located in very rural areas, might embrace social networking.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

A good fundraising platform will offer the ability to add an honor or memorial gift option to a nonprofit’s primary donation page, but as discussed in 10 Donation Page Best Practices for Nonprofits , a good fundraising platform will also allow nonprofits to create multiple donation pages. Fundraiser Stickers for Facebook Stories.

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Tech Soup

MAY 26, 2011

TechSoup kicked off its Nonprofit Live series with a discussion on the Future of Fundraising. 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.

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Care2

MARCH 20, 2013

While CNN is in the business of researching and reporting on the news and Komen is in the business of raising money for breast cancer research, neither of them understands the human side of operating in a multichannel world where people are engaging with you 24/7. Be Human: Say “I’m Sorry” All organizations mess up.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By sharing genuine, personal stories, nonprofits could connect more deeply with their audiences, encouraging more substantial and sustained giving. Almost every nonprofit organization can leverage its success stories to grow giving campaign contributions. You can explore their gift catalog and specific stories here​.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

Lisa is a leader on the MiHIA Thrive ACE’s initiative steering team and has worked with nonprofit organizations such as the American Cancer Society. We specifically look for frequent discussion of feeling tired, not meeting deadlines, taking more sick leave, and negativity in our teammates.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

In the TechSoup premiere our new #NPLive interactive series of video events, join us to discuss The Future of Fundraising online in the social media matrix on Tuesday, May 24 at 11 a.m. Miles Orkin, National Director for Mobile and Web forAmerican Cancer Society Fundraising Focus: Mobile. Pacific time. Over and over again.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2015

And there is Jack Andraka , a high school student who got obsessed with finding a cure for cancer and created a test that can detect pancreatic cancer. Tell your story across multiple screens. Gen Z Uses Digital Tools for Social Good, Not Social Currency. Don’t talk down, treat them as adults. Help Gen Z make or collect stuff.

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See3

DECEMBER 2, 2009

At the 2009 Convio Summit, Michael Hoffman was joined by Ramya Raghavan of the YouTube Nonprofit Program and David Neff of American Cancer Society for a session about online video. Session description: This session will cover how using videos to tell stories and drive support can be an effective strategy for nonprofit organizations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2008

Breast Cancer awareness month (October) is just around the corner! And here's another clever online fundraising strategy for breast cancer. I like it because it combines education, a personal story, and a click through model for donations. Komen Foundation to support breast cancer research. to the Susan G.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Our discussions last about 60-75 minutes. Even though we have 11 people on our mailing list, we probably average 6 per discussion. Send out a reminder email a week, or so before your meeting with the call-in number, and 3-5 reflection questions to help guide your chat. Keep your meeting times manageable. Rotate who picks the book.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 12, 2017

You’re probably already aware that Facebook Live lets any nonprofit live-stream fundraising events , breaking news, impact stories, and more, directly from their Facebook Page. Fundraising is about building trust, sharing stories of impact, and growing a community of supporters. Feature donor stories in your broadcast.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

Last year, there was an event called "Social Media for Social Good" organized by Jeff Pulver that prompted quite a rich discussion. The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. Let's discuss: join us!

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 8, 2016

I saw this in 2015, when the World Health Organization released a study showing that processed meats—like bacon, ham, and sausages—are among the top five most cancerous products, alongside established killers like cigarettes and asbestos. The study linked two things that mattered to Americans in 2015: bacon and cancer.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 15, 2017

Why are we discussing big goals? When we consider that the National Cancer Institute projected in 2015 that there would be 1,685,210 new cases of cancer diagnosed in 2016 as just one health-centric data point in the U.S., Share your impact story. Let’s take a step back.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2012

Have them prepare a list of contacts throughout these discussions that they should spend time reaching out to via telephone or, at times, in person, to acquaint themselves with these key people. Meeting with the people who have been active in the areas in which the worker will be assigned is invaluable. Like this article? Get another!

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 27, 2018

Lucille was vibrant and kind and generous until, one day, lung cancer struck. She doesn’t know much about lung cancer charities. Some users may be irritated that they’re being asked for money before you tell your story and impact. Otherwise, the user will probably default to the national lung cancer charity.).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2009

All the great features of Facebook are available - writing on the Wall, uploading photos, and joining discussion groups. Stand up 2 Cancer. Prostate Cancer Foundation – Athletes for a Cure. Share news, video, photos, stories and what ever else makes sense for your organization. They are fully interacting.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

Last year, there was an event called "Social Media for Social Good" organized by Jeff Pulver that prompted quite a rich discussion on whether social media for fundraising and marketing can effect real on the ground change. Let's discuss: join us! So, let's get out the nonprofit vote for panels at SXSW! Submitted by Amy Sample Ward.

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Care2

AUGUST 24, 2009

Mashable has also been using their blog to discuss topics such as fair trade products, mobile activism, and their top 10 list of YouTube videos for social good. Click here to read his story. They have raised close to $30K to date. Sessions will explore: How to use social media for social good. Messages that resonate passionate donors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2011

The format is a mix of Ted style presentations and interactive panel discussions. Danny Bu, American Cancer Society Took Some Notes and Let Me Photograph Them. We discussed nonprofit readiness for integrating a mobile strategy. Nonprofits need two things: engagement strategy and to think differently about content.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 16, 2015

And there is Jack Andraka , a high school student who got obsessed with finding a cure for cancer and created a test that can detect pancreatic cancer. Tell your story across multiple screens. Gen Z Uses Digital Tools for Social Good, Not Social Currency. Don’t talk down, treat them as adults. Help Gen Z make or collect stuff.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Read a recap of TechSoup and TechSoup Romania's Tweet Chat , which explored content curation and discussed the best tools for it. Learn how to use LinkedIn's new features to tell your organization's story. What is content curation and why should your organization try it? Read CUA's Twitter 101 for Nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 7, 2009

On empathy & telling stories that matter. The quotes below are taken from a New York Observer story about an incredibly interesting panel that included Ann Curry, Robert Scoble, and other journalists from CNN, FOX and NBC in a discussion about the evolution of journalism in the context of Twitter and social media.

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NTEN

JUNE 18, 2009

One of our favorite stories came about because Michelle Miles didn't have time to volunteer at her local hospital, the Arkansas Children's Hospital, due to her busy school and work schedule. Then, she grew her cause, The Race to End Cancer, to 5.4 So, Michelle started a cause.

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

Last year, there was an event called "Social Media for Social Good" organized by Jeff Pulver that prompted quite a rich discussion. The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. Let's discuss: join us!

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