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5 Game-Changing Social Media Campaigns That Won Big for Nonprofits

Your nonprofit work changes lives by generating attention for your cause. But as you face the ever-expanding stretch of social media, it can seem harder than ever to leave your mark.

Fear not: AnswerNet has propelled our nonprofit clients past the social media stratosphere into the realm of massive, measured growth. We’ve amassed 25+ year’s industry experience and 10,000+ clients because we learn from, enhance, and perfect the best practices in the industry.

Some of the World’s Brightest Campaigns

The best social media campaigns offer inventive, accessible ways for massive amounts of people to engage. Once there, nonprofits win big for those who need it most.

With a little time, creativity, and outreach, these nonprofits have generated worlds of attention, profits, and change. Read on to see some of the brightest stars in nonprofit social media.

1. Movember

In 2003, the Movember Foundation moved 30 people to sport mustaches for men’s health. 21 years later, the movement has grown to a headcount of over 6 million and has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to men’s health organizations.

By sparking conversation through their call to flashy facial hair, the Movember movers and shakers have embodied the spirit of a successful campaign. They’ve funded 1,250+ projects and saved countless lives via a great idea and fantastic execution.
 

2. Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday launched in 2012 as a call to donate to charity on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. In a little over a decade, the organization has raised over $3.1 billion in the United States alone.

3. No Makeup Selfie
Initially sparked by individuals showing solidarity with an actress criticized for her appearance, the No Makeup Selfie campaign gained a charitable angle when linked to cancer awareness. It encouraged women to post selfies without makeup, promoting authenticity while raising funds for cancer research. This campaign resonated deeply, turning a social media trend into a powerful fundraising mechanism.

 

4. Batkid

Orchestrated by the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Batkid’s wish to be Batman for a day involved transforming San Francisco into Gotham City. This heartwarming story captured the public’s imagination and garnered extensive media coverage, resulting in massive social media engagement and significant public support, illustrating the emotional impact of storytelling in campaigns.

 

5. Love Has No Labels

The Love Has no Labels campaign by the Ad Council tackled bias and promoted diversity through an innovative public display that used an X-ray visual setup to show that love transcends all types of human labels. The viral video from this campaign reached millions, highlighting the common humanity in everyone and promoting a message of inclusion and acceptance.
 

AnswerNet’s Nonprofit Knowledge

At AnswerNet, we understand that giving isn’t just about making a donation: it’s about making a difference and expanding your mission reach. We’ve researched the campaigns that have seen the biggest returns on the simplest ideas to deliver the most game-changing nonprofit partnerships available today.

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