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

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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. Finally, because the Foundation 1000 represents a much smaller subset of grant data, it is possible to review the data more thoroughly.

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How to Conduct a Nonprofit SWOT Analysis: A Complete Guide

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In this process, it can be particularly helpful to conduct a SWOT analysis. A SWOT analysis is a strategic planning technique that involves evaluating your organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Marketing strategy Your marketing approach can also benefit from a strategic analysis.

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4 Secrets to a Successful Fundraising Portfolio Review

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It’s a perfect chance to review your fundraising portfolios and adjust as needed. . What are your organization’s long-term strategic goals and how does philanthropy support those? . Here are a few of my tips to getting the most out of your annual portfolio review: . It’s about that time. Dig into the data. .

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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

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Philanthropy loves “new” things. Knowledge insights, grants and learning, information systems, data discovery, or relational analysis are just some of the terms showing up alongside the more familiar phrases of research and development and data analysis. Trajectory thinking is actually more useful for knowledge success.

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Change Management for Grantmakers: The Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Journey to Better Grantmaking

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In early 2022, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy began an organization-wide grants change management review. The goal was to become better grantmakers by completing a review of our practices, processes and forms. We incorporated learnings and feedback from grantee partners. Getting the right people in the room is key.

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

Candid

Self-examination was the zeitgeist of philanthropy in 2021. 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. Analysis of grant applications from 130 funders. We reflected. We adapted. Want to see more?

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Collecting data during a humanitarian crisis

Candid

We review the flurry of news stories, press releases, and announcements, and we actively search websites to identify and record grantmaking data. Analysis that relies on real-time data does not provide a final, definitive picture of funding. Collecting and using “real-time” data during crises . We recommend that others do the same.

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