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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Candid

MARCH 1, 2023

A lack of standardized demographic data not only hinders our collective work to create a more equitable sector; it also requires nonprofits to take time away from their mission-driven work to respond to disparate requests by funders for this information.

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Candid

AUGUST 26, 2024

Every day, social sector organizations publish reports, case studies, surveys, toolkits, and more to share the knowledge they’ve gained through the work they do. Data Science, AI and Data Philanthropy in Foundations: On the Path to Maturity by Philanthropy Europe Association (Philea) and Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo.

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Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

Imagine a world in which philanthropy professionals are focused on improving their practices to transform philanthropy through centering communities, lightening the burden on nonprofit organizations, and holding themselves accountable to their values. Candid helps us to be transparent and accountable to our community,” Dickenson said.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Based on Candid data processed as of October 2023, approximately 78,133 grants valued at $16.8 My many years of experience collecting and analyzing data as an evaluator naturally lead me to ask: What has been the measurable impact of this important shift? The best way to answer these questions is to measure and analyze consistent data.

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Data Support Demographics Evaluation 59

Association Analytics

JULY 22, 2021

The concept of “dirty data” and how to approach it can be daunting. Simply put, dirty data is data that is inaccurate, incomplete, inconsistent, duplicative, or outdated. At Association Analytics, we sometimes hear concerns about data quality in the context of associations starting their journey into analytics.

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Data Analytics Associations Registration 169

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

It’s beginning to look a lot like the annual reporting season! Each year your association rush es to collect last-minute data to keep your members and stakeholders updated on your accomplishments. Technology t ips to elevat e your annual report ing process . Leverage a trailblazing AMS to enhance your staff’s annual report.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

On the other hand, these same (often smaller) nonprofits carry a disproportionate burden from funders’ duplicative and disparate application and reporting requirements. Recent data from the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) drives this point home. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Digging in to the problem .

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 1, 2023

A new LGBTQ+ Index and research report released by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI shows philanthropic support for LGBTQ+ organizations accounted for 0.13% of total U.S. charitable giving in 2019, the latest year for which data are available.

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Qgiv

JULY 16, 2024

And at the heart of successful fundraising lies one key element—data. Managing your fundraising data can help engage your donors, reach your goals, and maximize your organization’s impact. What is fundraising data or database management? What is fundraising data or database management? But where do you start?

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Association Analytics

APRIL 8, 2021

Data provides actionable insights and can give associations a navigable path to make better informed business decisions. And yet, the ability to use data to serve your association’s mission has never been more important and timely. For example, your organization may have a 2021 goal of “increasing membership.”

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2021

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. I’d like to start by hearing why the Packard Foundation felt it needed to make a change in how it gathers data. Also, why do this now?

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Data Conversation Demographics Profile 105

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 19, 2024

This is the magic of donor data. Let’s find out how to turn donor data into a powerful tool for your nonprofit’s success! By segmenting your marketing channels based on detailed donor data, you communicate more effectively and personally. Tailoring messages to these demographic segments helps guarantee relevance.

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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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Candid

JULY 22, 2024

As we highlight the skill, talent, and resilience of people with disabilities—through Disability Awareness Month in July, the Invictus Games and Paralympics this summer, and National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October—it’s fitting to examine what Candid data suggests about their representation and visibility in the nonprofit sector.

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Demographics Nonprofit Environment Leadership 105

Association Analytics

AUGUST 15, 2022

You may not realize it, but you are sitting on a treasure trove of data in your AMS. Your AMS focuses more on current and past data, however with analytics, you can use this data, and data from your other source systems, to be more forward-thinking. What are real-time trends and demographics of our meeting registrants?

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Analytics Associations Demographics Picture 169

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. What is a Nonprofit Data Warehouse?

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Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2023

Bloomerang’s Groups feature makes it easy for you to effectively organize, understand, and act on your data. Add or remove members to static Groups in bulk from a report or the Groups page, or individually from a constituent’s profile. Breakdown based on gender and age. appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Candid

APRIL 25, 2023

As equity emerges as the lynchpin of decades of investment for generations of impact, Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) is clear on its role to facilitate the shift from discussion to tangible action and offers deep data to affect the course of racial equity as a relevant lens for environmental philanthropy.

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Effective Demographics Philanthropy United States 81

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.

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Leadership Analysis Alaska Demographics 90

Whole Whale

APRIL 5, 2024

Shows ad performance data like impressions, spend, and demographic reach. Google Ads Transparency Report: [link] Provides ad spend data across different advertiser industries and political entities. They can also monitor the ads of other organizations to identify any potential violations or misinformation.

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Library Influence Demographics Nonprofit 104

Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

The best part is that you already have access to a major part of the solution – your data! Go beyond viewing traditional demographic segments like young professionals or length of membership and dig deep into behavioral segmentation like members who have never attended an in-person event. Where are you repeating your efforts?

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Candid

APRIL 28, 2022

Starting a nonprofit organization can be an inspiring way to give back to your community and help those in need. Do your homework to find out if organizations (nonprofit, for-profit, or government) are already doing the same or similar work in your community. However, it is important to understand this process before moving forward.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 18, 2023

In today’s ever-changing landscape of nonprofit organizations, effective volunteer management is crucial for achieving impactful and sustainable results. To optimize volunteer engagement and ensure a positive experience for both volunteers and organizations, implementing a volunteer engagement survey is an invaluable tool.

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Survey Volunteer Impact Data 72

Candid

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

In particular, I noted that despite subject matter experts’ general sentiment that the term “BIPOC-led” is about BIPOC individuals holding power in organizations, there are a number of nuances and circumstances that complicate this conceptualization. Data limitations play a major role in what definitions get used.

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Measure Demographics New York Roles 95

Candid

JUNE 25, 2024

nonprofit sector report, released in May, suggests about the representation and visibility of LGBTQIA+ individuals among nonprofit staff and leadership. Based on data shared by 59,550 U.S. of overall staff—and about 79% of all individuals—is reported as “decline to state” or “unknown.” of CEOs, the sexual orientation of 86.3%

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Demographics Nonprofit Arts Environment 52

Candid

AUGUST 5, 2024

Many nonprofit organizations believe market research is beyond their reach due to lack of staff, budget, and time. 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.

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Research Marketing Impact Tips 86

Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Every interaction your volunteer has with your organization matters. From the moment they land on your website to sign up for an opportunity to when they check out of their shift, your volunteer’s experience can directly impact your organization’s ability to meet its goals. WHO are your volunteers?

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Volunteer Strategy Organization Metrics 96

Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

One such initiative is Demographics via Candid , a national campaign to address the surge of interest in nonprofit demographic data. Our first collaborative effort resulted in a joint report, Philanthropy and HBCUs: Foundation funding to historically Black colleges and universities.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2024

Exponent Philanthropy’s 2024 report, Racial Equity in Lean Foundations, offers a snapshot of where nearly 300 of these foundations are today and how they can improve. Over five years of data, the demographics of a lean foundation’s board have been the most reliable indicator of how foundations see racial equity relating to their mission.

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Media Cause

MAY 8, 2023

Advertising can be an effective way to help grow your nonprofit’ s digital footprint, complement your current organic marketing efforts, and be an essential, part of your integrated marketing strategy. For example, if you want to reach Gen Z exclusively, you would run on platforms with a large and engaged user base for that demographic.

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Tips Organization Channel Benchmark 52

Candid

JUNE 15, 2022

Build an integrated product suite that streamlines data access and unleashes future expansion . As a new CEO, I have had the rare luxury of inheriting not only a financially sound organization, but one with the ability to make major investments in our future to deliver on our mission. . Take care of Candid staff . Looking forward.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

By Meredith Gray , Head of Marketing at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. With that being said, ChatGPT is still an exceptional resource for nonprofits, and we’re excited to explore all of the ways it can benefit your organization!

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Tools Fundraising Analytics Analysis 357

Candid

JUNE 2, 2021

At a conference packed with grants managers, talk of data and data systems were abundant and layered. Data governs almost every aspect of our individual lives and plays a significant role in our field. And it's clear that now is the time for philanthropy to step up and collectively be more data-driven.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

There are also research reports , events, fellowships, and bootcamps , and an annual AI4Good Global Summit. Last year, Google made an open call to organizations around the world to submit their ideas for how they could use AI to help address these social challenges. The key findings in the report are listed below.

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Google Challenge Report Impact 74

sgEngage

JULY 18, 2024

In five easy steps, even small shops can make a donor profile that provides powerful insights using data from just a few donors. Plan how you’ll use the donor profile Identify who you will analyze Select the type of data you want to collect Pinpoint where you’ll get the data Look for and use patterns in the data What Is a Donor Profile?

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Profile Donor Gift Data 91

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

From gathering demographic data to understanding your grantees’ experiences, grantmaking organizations have been working through many multifaceted conundrums this year. Get an inside look at how to build and customize dashboards, including organizing your information and building unique parts.

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Blackbaud Denver Demographics Case Study 99