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Cancer Council SA Ambassador Project

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

When Cancer Council SA (that’s South Australia, not South Africa) started the Ambassador Project as an experiment in revitalizing volunteerism and community fundraising , jumping in to the social media pond was not even on the agenda. Cancer Council SA is over 80 years old and is the largest and oldest cancer organisation in South Australia.

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4 Tips for Managing Massive Nonprofit Fundraising Events

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Step 1 : Explore your participant data to learn who is already the most involved – frequently volunteering, have an established fundraising or giving history, or just generally the most responsive and engaged. Invite each prospective member to join your committee, in whichever capacity suits their strengths and passions. About the Author.

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WordPress co-founder calls WP Engine a "cancer," claiming they're profiting off "confusion"

TechSpot

Over their 14-year history, they've raised nearly $300 million, with most of that – $250 million – coming from private equity firm Silver Lake in 2018. WP Engine is a major WordPress hosting provider that has been commercializing the open-source WordPress project since 2010. Read Entire Article

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Baby Born to Woman With Transplanted Womb

Futurism

Though it wasn't the first in the world that took place over a decade ago in Sweden the birth of baby Amy was the first time in the history of the United Kingdom in which such a feat has been achieved.

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What do the mega gifts of 2024 say about giving? 

Candid

and his daughter, Tessa Stephenson Brand, in support of pancreatic cancer research. And Griffin, who has also moved to southern Florida, awarded $50 million each to the University of Miami for its comprehensive cancer center and Baptist Health South Florida to advance neurological care in the region. Emmet Stephenson Jr.

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50 Nonprofits Every U.S. Politican Should Follow on Twitter

Nonprofit Tech for Good

American Cancer Society :: @ AmericanCancer. National Museum of American History :: @ AMHistoryMuseum. Rather, it can simply demonstrate a tiny step towards better understanding the other side’s point view. Alliance for American Manufacturers :: @ KeepItMadeInUSA. American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) :: @ AARP.

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$30 Million Commitment For Cancer Research Grants

The NonProfit Times

The V Foundation for Cancer Research in Cary, N.C. announced a major expansion to its partnership with the Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC) during the recent 2024 ESPY Awards show. This collaboration represents the largest fundraising partnership in the history of the V Foundation.

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