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Lessons learned: Using demographic data to move from intention to action 

Candid

As more funders seek to use demographic data to inform their grantmaking decision-making, 125 partners have now joined the Demographics via Candid movement. The process and timing of asking nonprofits for demographic data matters. Collecting demographic data can lead to meaningful change.

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Demographic data dos and don’ts for funders 

Candid

Funders are increasingly using demographic data about the staff and leadership of the nonprofits they support to assess their impact and reach. The course provides an opportunity to learn from case studies, including the kinds of questions The California Endowment, a Demographics via Candid partner, is using the data to answer.

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Be Prepared to Deliver Digital Value

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I always ask people, ‘How do you think the association would be run if Steve Jobs or Bill Gates was the CEO?’ Explore Future Impacts Tom believes it’s MTI’s responsibility to initiate conversations about anything that might impact the heat metal industry. We’re forcing these conversations, Tom says.

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In conversation: Using data to deepen understanding

Candid

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is making a bold and public move to use Candid’s GuideStar profile and demographic survey to track data from grant applicants and recipients. At the same time, there is an increased call for organizations to be transparent about the demographic makeup of our grantees.

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Stay the Course Through Changing Weather—Strategic Advice From Association CEOs 

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Our books “Positioning for Success in an Era of Disruption” and “An Entrepreneurial Approach to Risk, Courage, and Transformation,” summarize those conversations. We thought we could help our colleagues prepare for that disruption by gathering advice from people who greet change as an unexpected advantage. To the organization?

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Instagram for Nonprofits: 21+ Essential Strategies for Social Impact

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As Instagram continues to evolve, nonprofits can leverage its latest features to reach more people and build stronger connections with their supporters. Leverage Business Profiles and Creator Accounts For nonprofits, a Business Profile on Instagram is essential for accessing analytics, running ads, and using the donate feature.

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What we’re reading: 5 popular Issue Lab reports from 2024 

Candid

These Issue Lab reports cover a variety of topics—from AI to renewable energy—and showcase the ideas and efforts of organizations working to improve the lives of people in their communities and beyond. Here are just a few of the most popular resources published in 2024. Kellogg Foundation. The state of diversity in the U.S.

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