Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Topping the charts of most-read Candid blogs of 2022: the overhead myth. It openly describes how Candid will use MacKenzie Scott’s generous grant to invest in innovation programs, take care of Candid’s employees, and build an integrated product suite that streamlines data access and unleashes future expansion. by Sarah Willey.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Many nonprofits struggle to maximize their data usage. In fact, when surveyed, 97% of nonprofit professionals expressed an interest in learning how to use their data more effectively, and only 5% reported using data in every decision they make. So, how do healthcare organizations overcome these data silos?

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Candid

JULY 27, 2023

Candid’s grants data set currently includes comprehensive information about over 30 million grants and other philanthropic transactions, such as pledges, in-kind gifts, program-related investments, etc. This data powers tools like Candid’s Foundation Directory , allowing users to see who’s giving what, where, and to whom.

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Candid

MAY 12, 2021

This gap is notable because IRS 990 filings are a substantial source of data about nonprofits and foundation grantmaking in the U.S. At Candid, grants data from 990s flows into tools such as Foundation Directory , public dashboards that provide insights into philanthropy in different regions across the U.S., A status update on filings.

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sgEngage

APRIL 8, 2024

Trust-Based Philanthropy puts relationships at the center of a donor’s giving and encourages the donor to do the research instead of having the nonprofit jump through hoops for funding. You don’t know what you’ve accomplished, and you don’t have the information you need to get better at what you do.”

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Candid

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The Council on Foundations’ 2023 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report Key Findings (for which Candid provided data analysis) offer a broad picture: Median full-time staff salaries for select roles rose 5.49% between 2022 and 2023, i as reported by a non-representative panel of 514 grantmaking organizations.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

According to a 2020 Edelman study , 89% of decision-makers surveyed believe that thought leadership improves their perceptions of an organization — yet only 17% of them rate the quality of the information they read as very good or excellent. Do the Research Favorite playlists change quickly. Watch what is trending online.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It is the product of ongoing research to prepare our clients for success in digital markets. Understand Your Customers Using data to develop a deep and empathetic perspective on members/customers is at the heart of digital transformation. At.orgSource we call that collection of wisdom our Association 4.0 View customers as individuals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 5, 2016

Nonprofit data nerds will love this new resource from Media Impact Funders and Foundation Center called “ Foundation Maps for Media Funding ,” a free, interactive mapping and research tool that shows the full scope of philanthropically funded media projects worldwide since 2009. Journalism News and Information.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

From gathering demographic data to understanding your grantees’ experiences, grantmaking organizations have been working through many multifaceted conundrums this year. Get an inside look at how to build and customize dashboards, including organizing your information and building unique parts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2013

First I had to “ Stop Fearing the Spreadsheet ” and then started to interview nonprofit data nerds about their Excel secrets. Top 10 Secrets of Excel Data Nerds. My Nonprofit Needs a Data Nerd and How to Find Them! That’s why I’m sharing the tips, tricks, and insider advice to transform you into a data nerd.

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sgEngage

MARCH 10, 2023

According to Candid research, approximately 90% of foundations don’t have a website. So, when it comes to communicating your impact story, many foundations need to rely on the data in their form 990 to tell their story. It all starts with knowing the information you have and identifying the story you want to tell.

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Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Dynamic Gauge Charts in Dashboards (Beta). The dynamic gauge chart is now available to use report metrics and field values to respond dynamically to the displayed business metrics. For example, the gauge chart can display a subtotal of a subsidiary (i.e., For example, the gauge chart can display a subtotal of a subsidiary (i.e.,

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Candid

JANUARY 3, 2024

For example, did you know there are at least five different types of “years” when it comes to nonprofit data? Fiscal year When we talk about nonprofit data, though, perhaps the most important “year” to understand is the fiscal year. The chart below shows the percentage of nonprofits that have fiscal years ending in each month.

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2023

Every year, Candid processes data on nearly two million organizations and more than three million grants. That data makes its way into various products and services to help: nonprofits find funding; researchers, advocates, and journalists derive insights into what is happening in the sector; and all types of funders to make funding decisions.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 29, 2021

R ead up on the latest research. Read up on the latest research. It might be even useful to locate a volunteer with a background in sales or data analysis and see if you can get them to come on board as the one person in your organization who can go through the feedback and present the results. S elf-care prioritization.

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NTEN

JANUARY 8, 2013

Data sharing has become a critical part of collaboration and will continue to do so as we are able to access and create more data. There are many sites that allow you to upload data, as well as download other data, for free. The site hosts a wealth of data searchable by agency, category, topic, or geographically.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 11, 2011

Note from Beth: For those of you who have been following my blog for a long time, you know of my obsession with research reports, particularly social media research snippets. The good folks at Idealware offered me a sneak peak of their new Facebook research – how could I resist? research report from Idealware in May.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

We spent a fair amount of time framing and reframing the problem and ended up with a question that focused on data collection. One of the concepts that the group designed was a strategy for collecting data from low income individuals which was identified as a key challenge for some participants who work with homeless populations.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

Use the donor data in your nonprofit’s constituent relationship management system (CRM) to segment donors into groups based on shared characteristics and preferences. This ensures seamless data transfers between the platforms, providing access to accurate information like the spelling of donors’ names or their giving histories.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

To create the report, an international body of experts in education, technology, and other fields convene on a wiki to review research, practice, and significant trends. The technology trend that caught my eye was “Learning Analytics,” which is big data applied to the field of education.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 8, 2011

and provided the two possible responses of “friends&# or “data&# – I used the question style where respondents had to pick one answer or the other exclusively. And once all 100 responses were gathered, I took a look at all the data. First, overall: And when you click on “What does this chart mean?&#

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 27, 2022

We worked with an independent research firm, Reputation Leaders Ltd, to conduct the research. The dozens of charts, tables, and nonprofit CEO quotes — that we struggled to squeeze into its more than 50 pages — provide a thought-provoking overview of the state of the nonprofit sector. The answers were revealing. Juliet Rizek.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 19, 2021

Research shows that nonprofits that have worked through a digital transformation process are fast, agile, and resilient. They can work quickly to collect and learn from data. Do we make decisions based on data and evidence? Do you have the information you need to guide your key strategic decisions?

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Connection Cafe

JULY 22, 2013

This post is about how we incorporate Google Analytics data into our Design Process. It’s typically the first step in our User Research phase, providing a good overview of the visitors to a nonprofit website and how they behave on the site. Ideally, we’d evaluate the previous year of data to observe patterns in different giving cycles.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2012

Welcome to Research Friday ! scholar, student, or professional to highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can inform and improve day-to-day. This week’s installment of Research Friday looks at what the survey results tell us about nonprofit board engagement in tough times. nonprofit practice.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

A good strategic plan ensures you have charted the necessary pathways to meet (and hopefully exceed) your organization’s goals. He may have a goal to leverage the information in your new donor database to foster relationships and grow major giving by 10% in the coming year. This model never looks the same for two organizations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Yesterday, KD Paine and I delivered an NTEN Webinar on measurement based on the ideas in our new book ” Measuring the Networked Nonprofit: Using Data to Change the World.” ” Well, here is are some ways to find some data nerds to help you with your measurement and analysis: 1. The skills are out there.

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NTEN

MAY 12, 2011

By Kurt Voelker, CTO, Forum One Data is the new black. Data is so much more than a stack of numbers or a server filled with client outputs. And chances are your nonprofit, government agency, foundation, or research institution has gobs of it just sitting around. And for good reason. Focus their attention, and they'll get it.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 2, 2022

Implementing volunteer management software will allow your organization to easily organize, store, and leverage volunteer data, automatically. In order to leverage your existing volunteer contacts, your nonprofit needs to have a strategic process for organizing data and communicating opportunity. Source: Pew Research Center.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

In our data culture , we suggest your nonprofit takes the time to put one together as a means of showing your organization’s transparency — and bragging about your success in the past year. It can be tough to find the right balance between information and overload. We also love the evolving design for each year’s report.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 4, 2012

Welcome to Research Friday ! highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can. inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. Data such as that presented in this annual study is important to track as we learn of the impact of investments such as these. posted by Pat Lewis , Senior Professional.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

They defined data visualization as the representation of information in the form of a chart, diagram, or picture. This method makes complex concepts easier for your stakeholders to understand and makes it easier to have more informed discussions on the next steps your organization should take. Be intimate with your data.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 27, 2022

We worked with an independent research firm, Reputation Leaders Ltd, to conduct the research. The dozens of charts, tables, and nonprofit CEO quotes — which we struggled to squeeze into its more than 50 pages — provide a thought-provoking overview of the state of the nonprofit sector. The answers were revealing.

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Trend Report Global Studies 52

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 6, 2012

Welcome to Research Friday ! highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can. inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. With your help, we’ve amassed a wealth of current information on demand for services, trends in government support, board participation, and financial health. As part of a.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

On one hand, this saves your team the time you’d spend researching products and determining which one is a worthy investment, as well as the money you’d spend making that investment. Now let’s look at Excel , which a lot of nonprofits initially use to track their data. which will make it harder to organize and sync your data.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 7, 2015

For many non-profits, data crunching is everything. From tracking donations and expenditures, the success or failure of fund-raising events, staff protocols and effectiveness, lists of donors large and small and so much more, the organization that shirks information management does so at their own peril.

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