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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Interesting and informative content can truly set your fundraiser apart from the rest, and the right photos can help tell your story in a unique way. Donors love seeing multiple images, so be sure to include additional photos within your fundraiser story. The title “Help Us Cure Breast Cancer!” Keep Help Alive!

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2009

Using a poetry slam format, each panelist will present a five-minute poem or story about how their organization has successfully implemented a social media strategy experiment and how they considered the ROI. Danielle Brigida - National Wildlife Federation. Wendy Harman - American Red Cross - National Headquarters. PRESENTERS.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2020

Without the backing of a national organization’s flashy brand, sexy advertising campaign , or robust budget – engaging grateful patients at a local level can sometimes feel impossible. 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.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 29, 2020

A great example of this kind of strategic partnership is between the V Foundation for Cancer Research and Vs. Cancer. . The V Foundation empowers cancer research by funding at prominent cancer centers across the nation, whereas Vs. Cancer helps athletes to fund local pediatric oncology programs and childhood cancer research.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

Prompt: “Write a heartfelt, authentic letter to participants in my walk-a-thon benefitting breast cancer research. Please note that National Cat Day is Sunday, October 29—some posts should center around that. When asking people to share pictures, ask that they tag @PurrfectPets to be featured in our stories and site!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 27, 2021

Human brains engage, absorb, and remember stories better than any other form of communication available. . Consider which stories you have within your organization that are powerful stories of struggle and overcoming. Taking the time to craft powerful stories will go a long way in your communications.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 28, 2013

If you integrate social media successfully, your event will generate lots of terrific content to develop the “After Story” that you can post to social channels and use to thank participants. There are different ways to document your event. Shonali Burke has a terrific tip.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 20, 2009

© — PA Breast Cancer Coalition. The PA Breast Cancer Coalition’s tagline is both emphatic and poignant. International, Foreign Affairs & National Security: Send a Net. Homeboy Industries’ tagline is a mini-masterpiece, telling a memorable story in just six words. Clear, concise, and…memorable! Save a Life. Open minds.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In another example, the American Cancer Society used AI to examine GoFundMe campaigns and found that over one-third of fundraising stories explicitly described financial hardships caused by medical issues. Millions of dollars have been invested in that small neighborhood to bring that community vision of the future to life.

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sgEngage

JULY 27, 2021

There are so many inspirational stories of peer-to-peer fundraisers stepping up to support causes close to their hearts that evergreen DIY peer-to-peer fundraising should be on every nonprofit’s strategic radar. million for the National Health Service in the UK while completing 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 22, 2011

You probably know that leukemia is a form of cancer of the blood or bone marrow. The story that gave rise to this effort is that of Sameer Bhatia, a Stanford undergrad-turned-entrepreneur whose friends, staring that 1 in 20,000 statistic in the face, embarked on a social media campaign and registered 25,000 people in just 11 weeks.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 20, 2024

While tools like Linktree are popular, Instagram has introduced native link stickers and expanded options for linking content directly within Stories. Prioritize Video Content: Reels and Stories Lead Engagement Video content on Instagram, especially Reels and Stories, generates significantly more engagement than static images.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 26, 2009

But, instead, I would like to take this opportunity to highlight an Austin-area organization that is making a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer. We all need a feel-good story every once in a while, right? YogaBear is a national 501(c)3 organization with chapters that have recently expanded to Texas.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 17, 2012

We hosted a roundtable at the 2012 Social Innovation Summit in New York and recently participated on a panel at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Chicago. What are a couple of nonprofit stories that have used Facebook in an effective and inspiring way? We think this is pretty cool.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

I became a documentary filmmaker to tell meaningful stories that explore social issues and inspire change. My latest project is called @home , which explores homelessness in America through the story of Mark Horvath (aka @hardlynormal on Twitter). Today, it’s a whole new ballgame. … Read More Fundraising'

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Here’s how to create it: Make note of ALL national holidays , especially days that most people are off work, and fill those holidays in on your calendar. Our friends at Epic Outreach do a GREAT job of telling their story on Facebook using photos and video. Memes, stories, photos – anything that causes a laugh or a smile.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Over the past six months, I've been collaborating on a book with Allison Fine , titled " The Networked Nonprofit " and we've been sifting through stories, research, and seeing many patterns. Says Paula, “Two years later, we have over 70 blogs, donations have risen 4 fold, as has website visitation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Define a brand purpose with a differentiated point of view: Critical to the success of any brand, nonprofit or otherwise, is a clearly defined purpose that is communicated through a brand story that drives engagement among stakeholders.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 10, 2023

In-depth interviews and shoe leather reporting from across the globe Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio by Tony Martignetti on iTunes Top Nonprofits Tips for Nonprofits from the field Using the Whole Whale Stories from nonprofit leaders about marketing, strategy and news from the social impact sector.

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The Verge

JULY 17, 2020

These are typical responses from fans of the National Women’s Soccer League, which was the first contact sports league to return to play during the COVID-19 pandemic with its Challenge Cup. So you’re watching games online,” says Meg Linehan, who covers the NWSL and the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) for The Athletic. “If

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2012

4 National Children’s Cancer Society = $5,000. A child who is diagnosed with cancer is a tragedy. The National Children’s Cancer Society. IHPO’s presentation is a simple story, it’s straightforward in asking for your help, and provides a positive, inspiring vibe throughout.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

While there are many new and exciting organizations and platforms emerging we are speaking with three we know at the forefront - Causes.com, American Cancer Society, and StartSomeGood.com. Miles Orkin, National Director for Mobile and Web forAmerican Cancer Society Fundraising Focus: Mobile. Over and over again.

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Tech Soup

MAY 26, 2011

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. Causes' fundraising platform allows nonprofits to tell their story and engage donors.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Help pay for Sally’s cancer treatment. That’s challenging if you’re the American Cancer Society because you’ve got a big, broad anti-cancer mission and it’s hard to drill that back down to Sally’s cancer treatment. That visual success on the first day, that also gives the media another story. It won’t hurt.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

According to a guideline published by M+R, a useful quick test for your own messaging is to simply answer the question: If the subject of this story were to read it, how would they feel? The challenges of strength-based messaging Finding the balance in your story. She is not a cancer patient first.)

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The Verge

APRIL 12, 2021

Facebook moves swiftly to deal with coordinated campaigns to sway politics in wealthy countries like the US, South Korea, and Taiwan, while it de-prioritizes or simply ignores reports of similar activity in poorer nations like Afghanistan, Iraq, Mexico, and much of Latin America. Instead, we hold them responsible. (4/8)

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Forum One

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The data you display, the types of visualizations you show, and the complexity of the visualizations you’re working with will vary greatly depending on what your goal is—whether it’s to improve health outcomes for low-income citizens, increase cancer screening, or educate policymakers.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 31, 2022

Who they are: Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation (VBCF) is a statewide, Richmond-based nonprofit committed to the eradication of breast cancer through education and advocacy. What they did: Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation created a network fundraiser.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

Jon Townsend, Chief Information Officer, National Trust. Speakers represent globally-recognized organizations, like Gavi , International Justice Mission , Unicef, Teach for America, CDC Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, and more. Panel participants for our international audience include: Hanna Thomas, Principal Consultant, Align.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Take for example, The Free Rice Game , an interactive online game that donated rice to the United Nations World Food Program based on clicking. I got some of the back story form Julio Vasconcellos , VP for Business Development, for the Experience Project which operates TwitCause. "I

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2012

All are large nonprofits with large regional, national, or international audiences. National Wildlife Federation. Rather, I selected a small group of nonprofits that have were early adopters of Pinterest and have been consistently using the platform as part of their integrated content strategy. The seven organizations include: Grist.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 5, 2022

billion ( National Retail Foundation 2017 Survey ) Father’s Day: $15.5 The May holiday might call to mind breast cancer awareness or newer contenders like #EveryMotherCounts. Capitalizing on both the holiday and baseball season, Father’s Day is dominated with messages of prostate cancer from the MLB. Americans spent around $18.2

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 14, 2022

If you’re a cancer research foundation or a hospital network, you don’t need to pivot to working on antiracism or climate action. Let them see themselves leading and sharing their stories. The pandemic and the shift online has helped them connect with people who share their values and find diverse role models. About the Author.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Just eleven years ago, the 92 Street Y in NYC and the United Nations Foundation considered how they could cut through all the noise of Black Friday and bring back the spirit of giving. They give because they’re motivated by the story of a friend, a video you post on social media, or the client spotlight in your e-newsletter.

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Classy

APRIL 7, 2021

Feature team fundraising pages to tie participants’ stories to your cause. Oasis for Orphans used their Global 5K for Orphans event to share their story with donors around the world. HEADstrong Foundation encourages DIY fundraising through creative campaigns like Riding aHead of Cancer.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Through their #GivingTuesday campaign , Youth Volunteers and other supporters are encouraged to take unselfies and share them, and the YVC blog has been highlighting supporters and their stories in the weeks leading up to Dec. Thanks to a generous donor, they are also able to offer matching donations for #GivingTuesday contributions.

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