.orgSource

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Our recent.orgSource Digital Trends Survey reveals several key gaps in how associations are currently using technology to meet member needs and adapt to industry shifts. Inability to Forecast Trends : Are you tracking trends in membership demographics, engagement, and industry needs?

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 7, 2025

Which way are enrollments that certification you offer trending? What about membership, how has it grown or changed or shifted demographically (or even geographically) in the last five years, and what could that mean? Where should you have your next conference, how far are people willing to travel? Doesnt that sound nice?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Demographic Shifts Worldwide. 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report. Based upon the survey results of 4,084 donors worldwide, the 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report explores the impact of gender, generation, and ideology upon giving and volunteerism. Global internet users to reach 4.2 billion by 2020. Today it is 3.4

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Candid

MARCH 3, 2025

To date, over 75,000 nonprofits have contributed their demographic data to Candid, representing an increase of 50% since 2022. Were proud of the impact Demographics via Candid has made so far, and it could not have been done without the dedicated efforts of nearly 200 partners.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Understanding trends before they become essentials is key to staying on track. Or to create FAQs for each of your platforms based on trending inquiries. The challenge is to be ready for the possibilities—To understand the trends and prepare your organization to travel to the new destinations they create.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Millennials and Gen Z are both nuanced demographics. Thinking that TikTok dances or other superficial trends will sway them is too simplistic an approach and does them a disservice. There are various areas to dig deeper into, but some things worth exploring about these demographics include the following.

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Candid

AUGUST 19, 2024

Demographic data is critical to helping our sector better understand and meet the needs of diverse communities. Foundations increasingly recognize the importance of recipient organizations’ demographics in informing their grantmaking process to ensure their grants are equitably distributed and impactful.

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Candid

JULY 9, 2024

nonprofits are engaging with demographic data about their staff, leadership, and board members—but what does quality demographic data look like? A study we recently conducted on behalf of Candid found that, in line with previous research , nonprofits are using demographic data to inform their work and sharing it.

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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. The process and timing of asking nonprofits for demographic data matters. The process and timing of asking nonprofits for demographic data matters.

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Candid

MAY 16, 2024

What’s the demographic composition of the U.S. Based on data from 59,550 public charities that shared demographic data between July 2019 and January 2024, 47% of all staff identify as white, 24% as Black/African American, 19% as Hispanic/Latino, 6% as Asian American/Pacific Islander, 1% as Native American, and 4% as multiracial.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Today’s demographic conditions also make planned giving especially worth investing in, as aging generations are poised to pass down record amounts of wealth to their heirs and favorite causes in the coming decades. What Motivates Planned Giving? Additionally, remember that “planned gifts” are a diverse category.

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Candid

MAY 4, 2023

Since 2014, Candid has been collecting demographic data about the people who work at U.S. i We anticipate a steady increase in organizations sharing demographic information as a result of our recently launched Demographics via Candid campaign. Demographic data sharing varies by nonprofit subject category.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

That study analyzed aggregate Google search trends over the past eight years for queries that mentioned such words as gambling, addiction, and anonymous, and found that searches for help with gambling addiction cumulatively increased by 23% across the country in that time.

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Candid

JANUARY 4, 2023

By better understanding the demographic profile of those organizations that are—and are not—receiving funding, we can more closely track if they are representative of the communities they serve and whether they are getting the support they need to deliver on their missions. Introducing Demographics via Candid.

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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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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 5, 2024

It’s crucial to stay up to date with trends in philanthropy. Here are five that can help guide your fundraising strategy.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The "Women Give 2024" report highlighted womens resilience in giving, but also revealed how the pandemic reversed long-standing trends.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

What are their demographics (age, gender, location, industry, interests)? Do you know what types of donors are most likely to give to your organization? Take a look at your current donors and prospects… who are they? Where did they come from? Do you see any patterns? Create a number of “donor profiles” for your organization.

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Candid

JULY 11, 2023

Demographics via Candid provides an opportunity to address some of these issues and help funders reach and build relationships with organizations that may not be part of their existing networks. But advancing equity goes much deeper than checking a demographic box and writing a check. Center relationships.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 5, 2020

We know some nonprofits are afraid of donor fatigue if they send asks too soon after Giving Tuesday, but our platform data shows that the donor demographics are different for those who give on Giving Tuesday and those who give during the last five days of the year. 7) How to Easily Unite Your Giving Tuesday and Year-End Campaigns.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 8, 2024

The Blackbaud Institute released a report showing trends in Gen Z's generosity, what motivates them to give, and more.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

Using AI isn’t just a passing trend; it’s essential for nonprofits looking to make a bigger impact. This change reflects a broader trend in nonprofits. They use it to find trends, patterns, and opportunities. It considers factors like giving history, demographic data, and communication preferences.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

As younger evangelicals age, they might start to dedicate more money to donations, which has been the trend with past generations, the authors speculated. A demographically representative sample was screened for evangelical beliefs and lack of non-Protestant affiliation. Older evangelicals are more generous than younger evangelicals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Social media changes so frequently that unless your NGO has a full-time social media manager who has the time to consistently research and adopt emerging trends, odds are your NGO is using social media in ways that are no longer effective. Follow the trend closely in your country and become an early adopter. data , Global data ).

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 10, 2024

Collage Group released two reports on charitable giving trends, evaluating differences in giving by age and gender, respectively.

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Candid

JUNE 24, 2024

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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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

TIP 8: Since fewer folks in any demographic write checks, stop making checks your primary mode of payment. A final word about giving trends and your role Remember, a trend means something is shifting , either as a general inclination or movement, or in a statistically noticeable way.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 21, 2024

A new study found that empathy among young Americans has almost increased to levels seen in the 1970s, as well as other empathy trends.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 27, 2021

The trend of more smaller donations will likely continue as younger generations age. Despite this steadily growing wealth gap, Millennials nevertheless proved to be the most generous demographic, donating 10% more than any other age group since the beginning of COVID-19. Who’s Giving and What it Means for Nonprofits.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Discover the proven strategies, latest trends, and actionable insights that will help your nonprofit engage donors and maximize your impact. InMastering Nonprofit Fundraising, youll learn: - How to navigate changing donor demographics and preferences. - The key role technology plays in modern fundraising.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The Blackbaud Institute released a report revealing new insights to encourage spontaneous givers to become repeat donors.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 12, 2021

Just like last year, common solutions to this year’s problems emerge in the form of fundraising trends. We’ve been paying attention to these developing trends, and have compiled them here for you. Providing insights into fundraising metrics and trends. Appealing to younger donors. Revisiting corporate partnerships.

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2024

Candid began collecting demographic data from nonprofit organizations in July 2019, encouraging them to share information on their leadership, staff, and board members on their nonprofit profiles. Among organizations that did not share demographic data, 65% were unaware that this section of their profile was incomplete.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2023

The survey also highlighted other giving trends and offers insight for nonprofits on what will make donors contribute in the future. A new survey from the BBB Wise Giving Alliance showed that younger people and people with lower household incomes decreased their donations over the past five years.

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sgEngage

APRIL 18, 2023

Sometimes trends are purely of the moment—a fun way to mark the past, like shag carpet and 8-track tapes. But sometimes trends are the beginning of an idea, just starting to take shape, that will become the norm in a few years or a few decades. This trend is not a new idea or even an idea that is only a few years old.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The recent spike in cryptocurrency fundraising was sparked by IRS guidance which provided clarity and ignited the trend. For nonprofits looking to diversify their revenue stream, engage new donor demographics and stand out from the crowd, accepting cryptocurrency donations is the way forward.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

To maximize efforts and drive greater donations, below are some critical steps to keep in mind before jumping on this emerging trend in online fundraising. By teaming up with a like-minded business, you create an ally to promote your mission to customers that fall squarely in your target demographic.

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