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

Candid

In this blog, we share a bit about what this data set is, why we use it, and how you can, too. Why we use the Foundation 1000 sets for trends analysis As illustrated in the chart above, the Foundation 1000s’ grantmaking is much more stable over time compared to the broader grant data set. What is the Foundation 1000?

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Top 10 Reasons to Have a Strategic Marketing Plan

Byte Technology

After completing your marketing analysis, it should be clear what your best channels are and who your current customer is. This is something you wouldn’t have paid much attention to without an analysis shining a light on it. Step 1: Conduct a marketing analysis. Step 2: Do an online analysis of your competition.

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Did nonprofit leadership become more racially diverse after 2020? 

Candid

Roughly 2% of organizations indicated a change between BIPOC, white, and other leaders each year Our first analysis suggests that the sector overall has not become more racially diverse. Actual CEO turnover may be higher, as this analysis does not capture, for example, a white CEO replacing a white CEO).

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How to Build a Better Nonprofit Budget in Less Time and with Less Stress

sgEngage

Review funding history, including donations, grants, sponsorships, or program income, to determine which sources can be repeated for the budget year, what areas have room for growth, and where diversification is needed. Review Expenses Independently Budgeting by department helps break down the budget into manageable pieces.

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

Candid

By reviewing its grantees’ demographic data, TCE learned that the rate at which Black, Indigenous, and people of color- (BIPOC) led organizations received general operating and multi-year grants was historically lower than that of their white-led peers. Through thoughtful internal conversations, TCE has eliminated this disparity.

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Helpful Ways to Measure and Optimize Your Nonprofit’s Performance

sgEngage

Data analysis tools are helping organizations of all sizes to automate, streamline, and standardize processes so they can measure and optimize performance. As part of your strategic plan, conduct a SWOT analysis with input from across the organization including finance, volunteers, board members, and fundraisers.

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Top technology trends to help your association personalize the member experience

Nimble AMS

Read our blog to discover how Nimble AMS works with associations to provide members with an amazing, personalized experience. Software products are now incorporating organic, user-generated content, ratings, reviews, and recommendations to personalize experiences and help people discover relevant products or services.

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