The Fundraising Authority

OCTOBER 28, 2021

“The default is to try to do everything, and it’s hard to get other people to help,” says Jennifer Lewis, an experienced nonprofit founder and CEO. Let’s pretend I want to draft a letter for people who volunteer at Cradles to Crayons. I find the “ Thank You – Story Driven ” model.

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Achieve

JULY 7, 2021

introduced Stories to compete with the rising popularity of Snapchat Stories, and the way we interact with social media has never been the same since! people use Instagram Stories daily and 2 out of 3 users say that the feature fosters brand interaction. But how can you make your Stories engaging? 500 million.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

people who want to help. Getting a good look at organized data will tell you a story about your supporters’ journey with your organization and the experience you need to create at your event. Your people, who want to help fuel your mission, need, and deserve to be heard. That is a GREAT start. a revenue goal and a budget.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 11, 2011

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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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. 77% knew someone who had been diagnosed with cancer.

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Achieve

AUGUST 26, 2015

My best friend has cancer. Cancer … the biggest and scariest of all “C” words. And, as a further blow, it was believed that he had bone cancer—arguably one of the most painful kinds of cancer to endure. By the way, this story has a happy ending. I was stunned and overcome with sadness. I cried…A LOT. gather data.

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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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Blue Fox

MARCH 23, 2022

I want to share a story with you, and I hope it will help you or someone you love one day. Most people haven't. To put that in perspective: 1 in 16 women suffer from heart disease 1 in 8 women suffer from breast cancer There are few known therapies for treating endo. I'm risking here.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

Most blogs are no longer written in the first person and serve more to tell the stories and news commentary of a nonprofit, rather than the opinions of its leadership. For example, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network makes wise use of their sidebar by prominently featuring a call-to-follow on social networks and an e-newsletter opt-in.

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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. Last year our ‘Go gold with kids for cancer’ campaign was a really successful campaign because it had such a clear statement that reflected with people.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what mistakes nonprofits should avoid when crafting compelling stories: Dear Charity Clairity, I’ve been hearing a lot about storytelling and want to be sure I avoid common pitfalls. A story is not a category Don’t lead with your service category!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2010

Today I heard about Drew Olanoff's latest fundraising campaign, a text to give strategy on behalf of Boarding for Breast Cancer. This is not the first time Drew Olanoff has taken to the social web to fundraise for cancer. Share some personal stories by people who have been impacted by their donations. .

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Data-driven storytelling and the Theory of Change Like words, numbers tell a story. Numbers are boring You may think you’re already informing donors by providing spreadsheets or some other form of data, but let’s face it numbers are boring to most people. It’s not hard to see why people are compelled to trust St.

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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. Use Your Story The Right Way. Personal Fundraiser Story. ” tweet this.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

It represents people positively, in a way that feels true and empowering to them.” It paints a complete picture of the people you serve and the opportunities they can capitalize on with some help from within their community. The challenges of strength-based messaging Finding the balance in your story.

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CauseVox

JUNE 3, 2024

To help out we’ve compiled our top tips for raising more through your website – these tips will help increase the number of people giving through your website, as well as the amount they give. This button alone will help people easily access a donation form, no matter where they are on your website.

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Whole Whale

MAY 5, 2022

Write with empathy for people in your audience that may have lost a parent. It is even more important for organizations that deal with causes like Cancer and other diseases to be particularly sensitive to this issue. Instead of : “Send a picture or story of how your Mom helps you every day”. So what is the solution?

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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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Whole Whale

AUGUST 20, 2024

As Instagram continues to evolve, nonprofits can leverage its latest features to reach more people and build stronger connections with their supporters. While tools like Linktree are popular, Instagram has introduced native link stickers and expanded options for linking content directly within Stories.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

We recently shared how the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) used Teespring to raise over $43,000 through Teespring campaigns. We produce and distribute informational materials for free for families with children with cancer, so a lot of what we do is give things away. " Here are ACCO's tips for using Shopify.

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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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Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The room was filled to the brim, and the Salesforce team didn’t disappoint with inspiring stories from three nonprofit groups, new announcements of new product features, functionality, and announcements. Data Stories for Tableau. I had the pleasure of sitting in on the Nonprofit Keynote and was so inspired by what I witnessed.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

By Paige Kutliek , SEO Manager at GoFundMe ––a free fundraising platform for charities, people, and the causes you care about. 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. The title “Help Us Cure Breast Cancer!”

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Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Following the selection, two organizations, New Entry Sustainable Farming Project and Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County were nominated to receive transformational Salesforce services undertaken without charge. Developing + Refining the Processes of Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Start Preparations Early for GivingTuesday 2024 People don’t just give because they’re asked to. 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. People love to give towards a goal, especially when they know their gift has double the impact.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

Movements often involve a rallying cry, a widely recognized iconography, often a color (think pink for breast cancer), meaningful dates, repeated activities (from Freedom Rides to annual walks), and a shared goal for the common good. To become one of the success stories, it helps to work from the bottom up, top-down, and inside out.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 27, 2021

If you want to reach more people and help promote your brand recognition while positively shaping the public’s perception of you – learning a few key strategies and skills around external nonprofit communication is vital. . Human brains engage, absorb, and remember stories better than any other form of communication available. .

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

If you want people from your social media to support your nonprofit’s activities, you need a nonprofit social media plan. 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. Schedule in any predicted online giving dates.

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NetWits

MARCH 3, 2011

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach, and advocacy for a cure. So, I thought I’d share her story here with you! People just used their cameras to scan the QR code, and they were off to the races.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 10, 2023

This renaissance of the medium presents a fantastic opportunity for deeper content to be created and consumed by people interested in the nonprofit world. View in spreadsheet Listen to The Hope With Answers: Living With Lung Cancer to hear how LFCA approaches its nonprofit podcast.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

As an educated, well cultured and traveled individual with an amazing life story, her empathy and passion allows her to tell amazing stories and inspire hearts to give. Raw, honest and powerful, Layne delivers their story in a way that will motivates those listening to make life changes.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

And like you, they’re all trying to reach as many people as possible with their messaging. 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. There are 1.8 That’s a significant amount of competition to rise above.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

We’re not talking about a list of 500 or 5,000 people who may or may not have given you money. We’re talking about putting together a core group of people that you can have reach out to their friends. If you have a dozen such people reach out to 100 of their closest friends, now you’re starting to talk about real numbers.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 6, 2023

With the help of the RSVP dashboard, Greater Giving Client, The V Foundation for Cancer Research had over 270 people in attendance at their fundraiser. And after the event, The V Foundation for Cancer Research also sent out notes of appreciation to all guests who attended. They were able to raise a total of $1.7

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

World champion Chaunté Lowe, sharing the inspiring story of her victories as an Olympian and American Record holder, as well as a breast cancer survivor. She’s used her personal experiences to raise awareness of triple negative breast cancer, driving research, early detection, and eradication.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Making key health data easy to understand can change how people think, how policies are made, and, quite literally, save lives. Use data to tell stories Very few users will download a dataset and manipulate the data to find answers. City Health Dashboard , for example, has created an “ Impact Stories ” section on its website.

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AFP Blog

MAY 6, 2014

Teenage Cancer Trust fundraiser Stephen hits back at Twitter attacks : Bowel cancer patient 19-year-old Stephen Sutton, who has raised 3.2m for the Teenage Cancer Trust, has been moved to respond to tweets from donors complaining they have been “duped”, as he recovers enough to be able to leave hospital.

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