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Scanning for Good: How One Nonprofit Used QR Codes to Raise Awareness

NetWits

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. When The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network was brainstorming ideas for their awareness event at an L.A. While effective, that’s still a lot of typing!

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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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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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How mobile games can make a global difference (and still be profitable)

The Next Web

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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SXSW 2011: David J. Neff talks Social Media Fundraising with Frank Barry

NetWits

A non-profit tech (#NPTech), communications and interactive strategy guy who’s all about helping non-profits and people for a living. He worked at the American Cancer Society (ACS) for 9 years directing their web and interactive strategy. David an I talk about his new startup HelpAttack!

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64 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

All profits from merchandise sales go directly toward supporting PETA’s work for animals. Jude Children’s Research Hospital continue to treat and defeat childhood cancer and other deadly diseases. 100% of profits help fund Surfrider’s mission to protect the world’s ocean, waves and beaches. Food & Drink.

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SMS Fundraising Campaign for Breast Cancer

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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. textPlus, a mobile app, offers users free texting with group text capability. Report back on key milestones.

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