Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2010

Now we have the American Cancer Society scaling the concept of the birthday fundraiser. It's birthday fundraising on steroids with the creation of their birthday fundraising platform and accompanying social media presence. They are encouraging people to declare their birthday to cancer (and adopt a healthy lifestyle).

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Judi Sohn

MARCH 12, 2011

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. Sounded perfect.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 16, 2021

Meet Resilience , a new startup that wants to help cancer treatment institutes as well as cancer patients at every step of the treatment journey. Lazorthes previously co-founded Leetchi , the leading money pot company in France. Along with 140 people, they raised €7.4 Cancer treatment facilities face three issues.

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Care2

JULY 29, 2012

In fundraising, did you know that the more you ask people to suffer, the more money you will raise? According to studies by Chris Olivola “when people anticipate that they're going to have to suffer to raise money for a charity, then their willingness to contribute to that cause actually goes up.”

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NetWits

DECEMBER 1, 2010

For the past 30 days I have been participating in Movember : a worldwide team fundraising campaign to fight men’s cancer. The mustache becomes the ribbon for men’s health, the means by which awareness and funds are raised for cancers that affect men. What I Learned About Online Fundraising.

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NetWits

MAY 23, 2012

It’s when you invite your supporters to reach out to their contacts and spread the message, raising money on your behalf. Repeat fundraisers bring in more money, more consistently for the cause. Scanning for Good: How One Nonprofit Used QR Codes to Raise Awareness. Fundraising Page Badges. Trophy Case” Badges.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2014

Last year we shared how the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) used Teespring to exceed their fundraising goals with a few clicks of a button. Since then ACCO has continued to be wildly successful through a total of 7 Teespring campaigns, raising over $27,000!

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Supporters raise significant amounts of money and bring new donors to your organization. million raised annually since 2004 by helping participants become fundraisers. 50 gift card for $5,000 raised). Not only do teams raise more money for your organization, they add camaraderie and competition to fundraising.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Most nonprofits rely on a few annual fundraising events to bring in much-needed donations and to raise awareness for their cause. 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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TechCrunch

MARCH 11, 2021

and will use a new $225 million Series D raise to help make it happen. “So your employer is kind of sitting there thinking, if you get the flu, you’re missing three days of work – I’m out some money.” Image Credits: Forward Health.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

But before we get to far here’s a simple way to think about task-based fundraising contest: Instead of asking participants to raise a [insert $ amount here] ask them to complete a series of tasks that will lead to them raising more money. donations of $60 each resulting in $450 raised in a single day. .

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 18, 2010

In Darah’s words: I basically started the site in November as a combination of social media interests and helping others in their fight vs cancer. The end result would be more followers for us, great PR for the sponsor (and a good deed) and $ and awareness through tweet to the cancer charity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

which is was offered for sale by Drew Olanoff, of "Blame Drew's Cancer," who was willing to auction off his Twitter handle to raise money for cancer research. link] (RT if you care about destroying cancer). Carey, who is on Twitter with the handle "DrewFromTV," offered $100,000 for the Twitter name "@drew,".

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NetWits

MARCH 31, 2011

He worked at the American Cancer Society (ACS) for 9 years directing their web and interactive strategy. Help ) while also becoming COO for a technology startup that helps non-profits raise money through social media ( HelpAttack )!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 2, 2018

We use data, design, and informed instinct to create the best all-in-one platform to manage donors, host campaigns, and raise money. Funraise customers include hundreds of organizations of all sizes, including National Wildlife Federation, Prostate Cancer Foundation, and Liberty in North Korea. Learn more at funraise.io.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

This year’s top auctioneers are driving impactful change, raising crucial funds and leveraging their expertise to make a difference for great causes worldwide. In fact, she will often offer a surprise song during fundraising to encourage more donations – her songs have raised up to an additional $10,000 for her beloved clients!

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2022

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time to recognize the importance of early detection, treatment advancements, and research. It’s also an opportunity to raise funds for breast cancer research through awareness events such as walks and runs.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Well, it’s turning them bald… “The Totally Baldacious campaign is a great way to show your love and solidarity with cancer patients while you help raise awareness and funds for cures. Is it to raise money? Is it to raise awareness? Is it to grow the list of supporters?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2025

Mobile giving trends Best practices for raising more through mobile giving How mobile giving technology can help What is mobile giving? Mobile giving is raising funds through a mobile device, whether via text, the Internet, an app, or email. Well cover: What is mobile giving?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Every October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Breast Cancer Awareness Month serves as an annual reminder of the importance of early detection and preventative care for breast cancer, as well as an acknowledgement of breast cancer patients, survivors, and researchers who do important work searching for a cure for the disease.

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The Verge

JANUARY 17, 2022

Games Done Quick has raised $3.4 million for the Prevent Cancer Foundation at its annual video game speedrunning event, Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ), the most money ever raised at a single Games Done Quick event (via IGN ). Mitchriz speedruns Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice while blindfolded at AGDQ 2022.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2008

Dank Apps (creators of the popular Lotto app ) has launched a new series of Social Change applications that allow Facebook users to raise money for a cause through advertising revenue. But if you look at the Campaign for Breast Cancer Research cause on Facebook, the largest one - it has over 3 million members.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2020

A cancer survivor and their network of loved ones want to come together and do something meaningful and they often turn to a national organization. This fall , Game On Cancer , a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign at Henry Ford Health System , finally cracked the code o n engaging patients and physicians. Pre-Game .

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NetWits

JUNE 15, 2011

This way you can determine whether the product is worth your money and you’re getting a good deal by buying in the store or by shopping online. description : The American Cancer Society Relay for Life application is a great tool to track your fundraising progress, and to keep current on all Relay for Life news! link : [link].

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TechCrunch

MAY 26, 2021

Engine Biosciences is one of the former, a Singaporean outfit with an expert founding crew and a different approach to the business of finding new therapeutics, and it just raised $43 million to keep growing. The company is focused on anti-cancer drugs but is looking into other fields as they become viable.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Credible: Great, so you’ve engaged me and done it quickly, but if you try and tell me that your magic beans are the cure to cancer tomorrow, I’m onto whatever else my fascinating network of do-gooders and colleagues is up to. So what’s the secret to unlocking the “Kevin Bacon effect,” AKA viral marketing?

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Classy

JUNE 21, 2021

Livestrong has applied this approach to their Solution Grants Program, which focuses on funding solutions that solve everyday cancer problems. This year’s programmatic focuses are underserved Black Americans, children, and breast cancer survivors, so each crowdfunding campaign targets a particular cause that aligns with these audiences. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Zawadi shared her most recent crowdfunding campaign, probably one of the most successful in Kenya, raising over $71,000 in a couple of days, to help a 24 year old brain cancer patient Emmanuel Otieno (pictured above and known as Jadudi) to get surgery in India. This money was donated via MPESA (mobile money) contributions.

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Tech Soup

JULY 3, 2013

Brad Egel, a decade-long fundraising resident of Chicago and cancer-awareness advocate, had no personal ties or engagement with cancer victims or survivors. After the walk, Brad was so moved and inspired by the community that he began to raise money on his own.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 10, 2021

Why VCs are dumping money into insurance marketplaces. market for disability insurance was valued at $19.1 billion as of this year and was declining slightly since 2016, IBIS World reported. “We We want a way for people to understand this type of insurance, make it more affordable and be bought completely online,” Nabity told TechCrunch.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Crowdfunding helps you raise money for issues that are central to your organization and offset any costs not covered by your budget or other fundraising efforts. And because GoFundMe has a 0% platform fee , your organization will be able to keep more of the funds raised. The title “Help Us Cure Breast Cancer!”

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The Next Web

MARCH 2, 2014

This strategy has already seen great success in the PC and console gaming worlds; last year, game-centric organizations like Extra Life , Child’s Play and Humble Bundle each brought in millions of dollars in donations while raising awareness for children’s hospitals, HIV/AIDS prevention, cancer research, and more.

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sgEngage

JULY 27, 2021

The Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study also highlighted that fundraisers who did participate during 2020 raised an average of 35% more than in 2019 , most notably in registration fee free and DIY events. The campaign will improve the quality of life for lung cancer patients as well as fund leading non-small cell lung cancer research.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

By focusing on a dedicated group of cyclists who are passionate about supporting the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PMC has consistently achieved remarkable fundraising success. In 2020 , The PMC raised an impressive $50 million during its Reimagined event, contributing $767 million over 41 years. Identify key supporters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

While important, this factor wasn’t universal but was vital for campaigns focused on crisis relief or specific fund-raising event promotion. Emotional Connection: The campaign raised awareness about ALS, a debilitating disease, fostering empathy and a desire to help. Online Donations – St. “Do

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

For those that prefer to donate money as gifts, consider purchasing a charity gift card from TisBest.org or GlobalGiving.org. Jude Children’s Research Hospital continue to treat and defeat childhood cancer and other deadly diseases. To date, ONEHOPE Wine has raised nearly $7 million for nonprofits worldwide.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Movember, a fundraiser and awareness raising campaign for prostrate and testicular cancer where men grow mustaches on their faces and raise money for cancer charities, also encourages the use of selfies as part its community engagement.

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