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

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In comparison, our Foundation 1000 data set is limited to grants of $10,000 or more awarded by a set of 1,000 of the largest U.S. 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.

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Rule Your Market—Blue Ocean Strategy Sidesteps the Sharks

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Actually, the process is based on three decades of research conducted by authors Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne. The SWOT analysis, which typically begins a planning process, makes you a prisoner of that crowded environment. But that’s where the comparisons to Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey end. ABMS studied the literature.

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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. At Candid, we love digging into social sector data , and we invite you to explore the many insights in this groundbreaking research. Ivy League schools received a combined $5.5

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

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2013-2014 – Tweens A decade in, the importance of consistent year-over-year comparisons grew. Analysis tip : We still create these annual data sets. Analysis tip: The increased size of Candid’s grants data during the period from 2013-2015 shouldn’t be conflated with an increase in giving by donors. government agencies ii.

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We’re 39 percent similar; how can we be exponentially better?

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In this blog post, we'll review the research results, discuss implications, and identify the soul-searching needed to move forward in new alignment with our values. Davis Parchment, and data scientist Kwame Porter Robinson about the research results, implications, and advice for next steps. Want to see more? If you are a nonprofit.

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“Survey Says” VS. Research

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Conversely, a research study is a process used to answer complex questions or to prove or disprove hypotheses. So how do you determine whether surveys or a research study is needed to accomplish your goals? To create and launch a survey is relatively inexpensive in comparison to a multi-phase research study.

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Who is sharing nonprofit demographic data with Candid? 

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Here we share four key insights from our recent analysis of Candid’s nonprofit demographic data and what they mean for the nonprofit sector today. Analysis is limited to 501(c)(3) public charities that filed at least one Form 900 or Form 990-EZ between 2017-2021 and had at least $50,000 in annual expenses. Source: Candid, 2023.