Candid

JUNE 27, 2024

A report from The Bridgespan Group, Illuminating Impact: Why Gender Matters for Funders in Any Issue Area , warns that funders risk “leaving impact on the table” by not applying a gender equity lens broadly. With the help of a gender analysis , partners are redesigning the program to support women’s recruitment and retention.

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Candid

JUNE 3, 2024

SAGE (Advocacy and Services for LGBTQ+ Elders) is the only national organization dedicated to addressing issues related to LGBTQ+ people and aging. SAGE’s successful efforts might serve as an inspiration and a model for how other nonprofits could leverage data to enhance their work. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2023

A SWOT analysis is a great tool to guide any team through this process. So be glad of your weaknesses now, they are the beginnings of your strength.” – Claire Weekes What is a SWOT Analysis and Why Do One? A SWOT analysis helps to identify opportunities for growth and impact, and anticipate and mitigate potential threats.

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Analysis Nonprofit Law Issue 82

sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

In grantmaking, one word makes more eyes glaze over than any other – data. With one shift in our understanding about data, we can reclaim a sense of wonder, creative agency, and value in our data work: Recognizing that information does not equal data and data does not equal knowledge.

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Data Knowledge Philanthropy Policy 108

Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

When the Supreme Court gutted race-conscious admissions last summer and the American Alliance for Equal Rights followed with a lawsuit against the Fearless Fund, some in the philanthropic sector feared that demographic data had become a potential liability. They built a public API and released a public data set.

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Data Demographics Aggregator Participatory 91

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Many nonprofits struggle to maximize their data usage. In fact, when surveyed, 97% of nonprofit professionals expressed an interest in learning how to use their data more effectively, and only 5% reported using data in every decision they make. So, how do healthcare organizations overcome these data silos?

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Integration Data Nonprofit Platform 87

.orgSource

JULY 22, 2024

More fortunate groups avoid meltdowns by using data to predict future scenarios. A dip in numbers is an opportunity for teams to respond quickly to rising issues or challenges. These questions should lead to gathering and analyzing the data to assess the organization’s current situation and investigate future scenarios.

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Associations Phase Exercise Leadership 221

Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As more funders seek to use demographic data to inform their grantmaking decision-making, 125 partners have now joined the Demographics via Candid movement. Here I highlight their best practices for collecting this data from grantees, as well as what this information is helping foundations to achieve.

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Demographics Lesson Action Data 106

Nucleus

AUGUST 17, 2021

With the number of data collection tools available on the internet for little or no cost, it’s tempting to inundate members with surveys about everything from the color of the annual meeting theme to crucial issues like dues increases or social issues. This is known as “secondary research” meaning the data already exists.]

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

DALLE , an image generation tool, Vision, an AI-driven image analysis tool, and Advanced Data Analysis provides the ability to upload a CSV file for AI to identify trends, create graphs, and generate reports. Additionally, nonprofits can create their own custom-trained GPT chatbot with their custom data.

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Policy Analysis Language Nonprofit 338

The NonProfit Times

JUNE 3, 2024

Marginalized and underserved communities have not traditionally had access to data resources that could benefit them. Funders who are willing to take an active role in how their contributions are allocated can influence these communities access to and use of data repositories. based organization thinktank.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2022

As the largest source of data on philanthropic and nonprofit organizations, Candid fields many of these questions. . It takes more than two years to collect comprehensive data about U.S. To help the sector understand the emerging funding picture, Candid prioritizes collecting current, “real-time” data. foundations’ giving.

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Data Ukraine Pledge Grant 91

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The data-driven business world requires companies to effectively communicate their data to make informed decisions. Raw data is difficult to interpret and even harder to communicate. Using business analytics makes running your association easier by providing your decision-makers with the valuable data they need.

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Analytics Associations Business Software 130

Forum One

JANUARY 31, 2023

Not that long ago, powerful data management and analysis tools were often only accessible to the commercial sector. Today, there is a wealth of modern tools that make deep and meaningful data analysis more accessible to the nonprofit and social good sector. How can you get data into your platform for future analysis?

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Data Tools Management Effective 68

3rd Sector Labs

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Let me offer one piece of advice: let’s not get distracted by the story and instead focus on the epilogue – the Ice Bucket Epilogue: it’s about the data. It’s true – Mashable reported this amazing data milestone in September. Do these events trivialize the seriousness of an issue? So interesting.

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Challenge Data Analysis Charity 183

DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Nonprofits collect and generate vast amounts of data, ranging from individual donors’ contact information to program outcomes, but they often struggle with organizing and utilizing the information effectively. This is why data warehouses can have such a significant impact on nonprofits. We’ll cover: What is a Nonprofit Data Warehouse?

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Data Guide Proposal Nonprofit 52

Forum One

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The reality for many organizations, whether a smaller nonprofit, a large international advocacy organization or a government agency, is that their data lives in separate silos. Tools and channels that house data often do not make it easy to navigate. Not sure how to compare or connect data sources. Does this sound familiar?

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Data Analysis Map Accessibility 67

Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

PEAK Grantmaking’s “Reimagining Philanthropy” conference in March exploring these themes was a fitting setting for a session Candid organized about advancing systems change via data collaboration at scale. As a grantmaking public charity, United Way of Massachusetts Bay is both a fundraiser and a grantmaker with a place-based focus.

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Collaboration Data Demographics Massachusetts 52

sgEngage

JULY 3, 2024

The future of nonprofit accounting is analysis. At Blackbaud, we’ve seen the shift from manual data entry to deeper analysis first-hand. AI in fund accounting has the power to drive deeper analysis and increased efficiency across your nonprofit accounting team, with the right safeguards for accuracy and privacy.

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Blackbaud Fund Roles Analysis 90

Candid

MAY 2, 2024

As the largest source of nonprofit demographic data, at Candid we’re often asked whether this push has resulted in actual change. For this article, we use our archival demographic data to examine i whether there has been an increase in racial diversity among nonprofit leaders between 2020 and 2023. The answer is…yes and no.

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Leadership Analysis Alaska Demographics 90

EveryAction

APRIL 5, 2023

What issue is the board keenly aware of that this new tool can help solve? Does the organization need an independent, neutral third party to assess needs, listen to staff, and provide comprehensive analysis on the best path forward? What technology change or improvement could be the magic wand to usher in positive changes?

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Technology Change Tech Analysis 186

Whole Whale

APRIL 5, 2024

Shows ad performance data like impressions, spend, and demographic reach. Provides information on the ad buyer and funding entities behind political/issue ads. Allows filtering ads by country/region and categories like politics, social issues, etc. May not allow visibility into US ads. How Should Nonprofits Use Ad Libraries?

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Library Influence Demographics Nonprofit 104

Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

As 2024 kicks off and the world of data and AI continues to rapidly evolve, associations need to adapt to meet the ever-changing needs of members and stakeholders. Collect the right kind of data on your members Talk to most association executives and they’ll tell you that their data is not in the best place.

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Impact Strategy Associations Data 169

The NonProfit Times

APRIL 18, 2024

Note: See all the Best Nonprofits To Work For stories in the 4/1 digital edition … [link] ** There are some surprises in the data from 2023 for this year’s The NonProfit Times ’ “Best Nonprofits To Work For.” There is a curiosity when looking at historical data — a period covering the calendar years 2019-2023.

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Data Work Aggregator Attitude 52

3rd Sector Labs

JULY 22, 2014

Let’s face it … there is a direct relationship between the number of fundraising software systems we are using and the data problems we are creating for ourselves. More fundraising software = more data headaches. Second, nonprofits are not littered with technology experts and data scientists. There’s a lot.

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Software Data Fundraising Database 161

Candid

AUGUST 5, 2024

But without the solid data market research can provide, nonprofits may make decisions based on assumptions that lead to misaligned strategies and missed opportunities for retaining donors and volunteers and attracting new ones. Analyze data such as donor, volunteer, and beneficiary demographics and giving patterns.

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Research Marketing Impact Tips 86

sgEngage

JULY 24, 2024

Nonprofit Accountant Nonprofit accountants help organizations ensure financial health and stability, analyze financial data, and make decisions based on the nonprofit’s unique financial position. Focus Area Your accountant’s primary focus is on financial analysis. Let’s dive in! Analyzing budgets.

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Difference Analysis Nonprofit Files 78

Candid

JULY 22, 2021

By matching the list she provided with organizations in our database, we were able to analyze her grantees along five dimensions: size, geography, issue (subject area and population served), and transparency. Our analysis of Scott’s 2020 grants is available here.) . Issue (subject area and population served) . Geography .

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Puerto Rico Fund Group Organization 128

3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 22, 2014

Third Sector Labs recently presented a data migration webinar with host Bloomerang. The topic – “10 Decisions You Will Face with Any Donor Data Migration” – focused on preparing for your next CRM or data migration while addressing 10 tough decisions nonprofits encounter along the way. 1-2 = 61%.

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Data Donor Poll Aggregator 138

NTEN

DECEMBER 11, 2013

That’s why we’ve focused this entire issue on nonprofit impact. For nonprofits, measuring their broader impact can be easier said than done. The NTEN: Change publication, designed especially for busy nonprofit executive directors, departmental directors, boards, and other leadership staff, is free and ready to download!

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Dominican Republic Issue NTEN Impact 88

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

So, was delighted when Darren Barefoot asked if he share a guest post about how to do audience analysis. Cheap and Cheerful Audience Analysis for NGOS by Darren Barefoot. But not all kinds of audience analysis are evil. Have they taken action on your issue in the past? How did they discover your organization?

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Analysis Audience Test China 107

Forum One

APRIL 8, 2021

Not that long ago, powerful data management and analysis tools were often only accessible to the commercial sector. Today, there is a wealth of modern tools that make deep and meaningful data analysis more accessible to the nonprofit and social good sector. Store the data. Model the data. Analyze the data.

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Data Tools Management Effective 47

The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 2, 2024

The whole point is to get people to care about the issues, to get people to like and trust the organization. “We For example, ChatGPT can help data analysis, research, synthesize complicated and complex ideas, and summarize long documents such as annual reports, grant reports, research papers.

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Generation Content Create Fundraising 59

Gyrus

AUGUST 26, 2024

This can prevent costly fines, legal issues, and damage to the organization’s reputation. This can help create a work environment that values honesty and transparency.  Conducting a Needs Analysis for LMS Selection  It’s important to conduct a needs analysis before picking an LMS.

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Train Training Guide Evaluation 52

Gyrus

AUGUST 26, 2024

This can prevent costly fines, legal issues, and damage to the organization’s reputation. This can help create a work environment that values honesty and transparency.  Conducting a Needs Analysis for LMS Selection  It’s important to conduct a needs analysis before picking an LMS.

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Train Training Guide Evaluation 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

We spent a fair amount of time framing and reframing the problem and ended up with a question that focused on data collection. One of the concepts that the group designed was a strategy for collecting data from low income individuals which was identified as a key challenge for some participants who work with homeless populations.

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Data Help Measure Analysis 109

Candid

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

We analyzed data provided by 743 organizations via SMU DataArts’ Cultural Data Profile from 2019 to 2023, revealing the complexities beneath the surface. Over the past five years, nonprofit arts organizations have maneuvered through pandemic shutdowns, evolving audience behaviors, and the relentless pressure of inflation.

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