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

Candid

As more funders seek to use demographic data to inform their grantmaking decision-making, 125 partners have now joined the Demographics via Candid movement. The process and timing of asking nonprofits for demographic data matters. Collecting demographic data can lead to meaningful change.

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Demographics via Candid: One year in 

Candid

In February 2023, we officially launched Demographics via Candid , an initiative that empowers nonprofits to share their demographic data one time, through the Candid profile, where it can be accessed and reused by funders and other stakeholders across the field.

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Closing racial wealth gaps with community land trusts 

Candid

These trends are a direct result of the “redlining” of communities of color for generations, which prevented investment dollars from improving those communities and encouraging homeownership. To help close this racial wealth gap, my organization, Living Cities, has made increasing homeownership across demographic groups a top priority.

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Volunteer Engagement Surveys: Enhance Impact with Data

Volunteer Hub

Volunteer engagement surveys are an invaluable tool for nonprofits. Explore how these surveys can provide crucial insights, elevate the experience for volunteers, and optimize processes, to help nonprofits better achieve their mission. Conducting a satisfaction survey can help a nonprofit identify areas where improvements can be made.

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Seven tips to survey staff at your association and improve employee engagement

Nimble AMS

According to a Community Brands Association Trends Study , 78% of professionals reported higher than average workloads. To address this growing concern, 40% of the professionals surveyed planned to invest in modern technology to streamline work processes through automation. . Consider the goal of your staff survey.

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12 Demographic & Technology Trends Changing the Nonprofit Sector Worldwide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Rapid population growth and migration is dramatically changing societies and ecosystems worldwide and as this future unfolds nonprofits, NGOs, and charities will play a central role in safeguarding the world’s most vulnerable communities, the land upon which they live, and the wildlife that surrounds them. billion now.

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Reimagining grantmaking with data collaboration at scale 

Candid

Imagine a world in which philanthropy professionals are focused on improving their practices to transform philanthropy through centering communities, lightening the burden on nonprofit organizations, and holding themselves accountable to their values. Candid helps us to be transparent and accountable to our community,” Dickenson said.