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Alexandria cancer survivor raises thousands for charity [Video]

Malone says he’s raised tens of thousands of dollars for cancer research.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A Northern Virginia cancer survivor is quite literally standing up to cancer.

For a decade now, Pat Malone, a 20-year Air Force veteran and a cancer survivor from Alexandria, has stayed standing for 24 consecutive hours to raise awareness and funds for Stand Up To Cancer.  The cancer charity works to find the latest treatments and share research. 

Malone says he’s raised tens of thousands of dollars. Back in 2013, Malone endured a seven hour surgery to remove a hockey puck sized tumor in his chest followed by months of radiation. 

He was declared cancer-free in 2014. In that same year, he started holding this unique fundraising event for research and to honor the medical teams at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Fort Belvoir Community Hospital who he says saved his life.

This year’s fundraiser was at …

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Episode #67 - The Purpose of Fundraising Events - Better Events Podcast [Video]

In this episode, Mary will be talking about her favorite thing - fundraising events, but more specifically the Purpose behind fundraising events. This episode is full of intention and thinking through how to make the most of your fundraising event and setting goals that help your fundraising events be successful. If you're a nonprofit leader, event professional, or just someone that wants to better understand fundraising events, this episode is for you. ——SHOW NOTES:Learn more about Mary's company, EP Events: https://epevents.org/Episode 2 - Starting with Why and Finding Your Event Northstar: https://hospitality.fm/show/episode/2-starting-with-why-finding-your-event-northstar/Episode 4 - Fundraising Event Strategies for Non-Profits: https://hospitality.fm/show/episode/4-fundraising-event-strategies-for-non-profits/——FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod@loganstrategygroup_events (Logan)@epeventsllc (Mary)Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review!

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Starting a Nonprofit Designed To Create Systemic Change [Video]

Starting a nonprofit and dreaming of creating long-term, systemic change with your efforts? In this video I’ll talk through a framework that will help you design a nonprofit strategy that can disrupt systems, scale and create big social change. If you are starting a nonprofit, thinking about it, or have just started a nonprofit, or KNOW someone who is trying to start a nonprofit, I hope this helps!// MERCHANDISEhttps://ambermelaniesmith.myspreadshop.com/This shop is dedicated to YOU, fellow changemakers! Grab a tee-shirt, mug, bag, or other gear and go do what you do best: CHANGE THE WORLD! Revenue supports this YouTube channel! // WHAT TO WATCH NEXT How to Write a Nonprofit Business Plan | Starting a Nonprofithttps://youtu.be/HXvkz2l2NRMStarting a Nonprofit: Checklist for a Strong First Yearhttps://youtu.be/nnD8hn7A48wStarting a Nonprofit: Finding the Right Co-Founder(s)https://youtu.be/QqHwZuuGl6Y// CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome!01:05 The Habitat story04:58 What is systemic change?07:00 Define the change09:40 Find connections10:41 Choose your strategy11:43 Bright spots12:22 Data and insights12:51 Policy shifts13:42 Public perception14:15 Disruptive technology15:20 Identify Partners16:15 Test and scale// MORE ABOUT ME Hi! I’m Amber, a nonprofit founder, Executive Director, and public speaker on social impact, changemaking, nonprofits, leadership, and more. Join my newsletter to receive updates and resources for changemakers and nonprofit leaders: https://tinyurl.com/nonprofitsandchangemakers FOUNDER TO FULL-TIME ACADEMY: Want some training and guidance on starting a nonprofit (and potentially even working for that nonprofit full-time someday?)? Check out my online training courses at my Nonprofit Founder to Full-Time Academy! http://foundertofulltime.com/ Want me to come speak at your business, college, school, or event? Check out my site: https://ambermsmith.com/ On Facebook? Talk to me and other change makers about social change, nonprofits, social enterprise, leadership and more in my Facebook group, Change the World or Bust: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changetheworldorbust/ I'm also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambermelsmith

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Nonprofit Fundraising Events, Tips and Recommendations for Easy Check-In | Fundraising Platform [Video]

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