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A crash course on trends analysis using Candid’s Foundation 1000 data set 

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In this blog, we share a bit about what this data set is, why we use it, and how you can, too. At Candid, we collect data on millions of grants and other transactions awarded by hundreds of thousands of funders across the globe. Notes: “All transactions” are limited to those awarded by U.S. What is the Foundation 1000?

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Creating a Nonprofit Digital Strategy with ChatGPT: A Practical Guide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Explore how the strategic integration of SWOT analysis, audience mapping, SMART communication targets, channel identification, content strategy, execution and evaluation, and high-level communications planning can shape a successful digital transformation. With ChatGPT’s analytical prowess, the process can be augmented.

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“Seeding by ceding”: What we know about the latest group of organizations funded by MacKenzie Scott

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Editor’s note: Scott awarded a grant to Candid.) . i Although Scott discloses who receives donations, she does not say how much is awarded to each organization, so we do not yet have information about grant size distribution in this round of giving. Our analysis of Scott’s 2020 grants is available here.) . Transparency .

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4 things we learned about foundations and general operating support 

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i This year, we asked survey respondents to share how much of their total giving in fiscal year end 2021 and 2022 was awarded as general operating support. Most funders awarded some general operating support Of 513 survey respondents, 90% reported that they awarded at least some GOS dollars in 2022. (In

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Pop the champagne: This year Candid’s grants data set turns 21!

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In this blog, we also share some insider tips on how to analyze this complex data set to gain accurate insights. 2002-2012 – Childhood During the first 10 years, Candid staff primarily focused on collecting grants of $10,000 or more awarded by a sample of the largest U.S. Analysis tip : We still create these annual data sets.

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

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Requesting it post-award, or post decision to invite a proposal for invitation-only funders, serves to reinforce that this data is not a factor in funding decisions. Read this blog to learn more about TCE’s analysis and how these changes benefit the majority of their grantees.

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5 things to know about philanthropy to HBCUs

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The new report, based on both quantitative and qualitative research, is the most comprehensive analysis of institutional philanthropy to HBCUs. foundations steadily decreased their support of HBCUs, in terms of both percentage of total giving and grant dollars awarded. In fact, large U.S.