Candid

MAY 16, 2024

Based on data from 59,550 public charities that shared demographic data between July 2019 and January 2024, 47% of all staff identify as white, 24% as Black/African American, 19% as Hispanic/Latino, 6% as Asian American/Pacific Islander, 1% as Native American, and 4% as multiracial.

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Demographics Nonprofit Leadership Data 119

Candid

MAY 2, 2022

As our social sector continues to become more data-driven, relevant, and responsive, we need better information on which we can all rely. Storytelling (aka mission advocacy): The form 990 is a very public way for nonprofits to tell their stories and one of the main sections in the profile. .

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North Carolina Data Demographics Profile 98

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 1, 2021

A major part of connecting with these individuals and optimizing the giving experience is utilizing the data you collect about their giving trends to inform your future fundraising decisions. . A big part of this is understanding and leveraging data to inform any changes they make to the donor experience.

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Report Data Donor Metrics 124

Forum One

AUGUST 3, 2022

Digital strategy runs on data. Without robust data and analytics, any organization’s strategy is just a series of guesses. While it’s easier than ever to access data—every digital action, from website clicks to member signups produces a trackable trail—knowing how to use the data is a different story. How reliable is it?

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Analytics Team Data Skills 66

Candid

AUGUST 25, 2021

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is making a bold and public move to use Candid’s GuideStar profile and demographic survey to track data from grant applicants and recipients. I’d like to start by hearing why the Packard Foundation felt it needed to make a change in how it gathers data. Also, why do this now?

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Data Conversation Demographics Profile 105

Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

These metrics should measure what really matters rather than simply what is possible or easy to track. Even a metric that aligns perfectly with your theory of change won’t be useful if you can’t collect good data — or if collecting good data would take more resources than you can devote to the task. Data access. .

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Practice Impact Data Effective 73

Byte Technology

MAY 4, 2016

Johnson signed into law the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a sweeping measure that suddenly allowed all American citizens access to public records that where previously out of reach to anyone but government employees. It may seem hard to imagine but it’s been 50 years since President Lyndon B.

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California Public Open Online 100

Candid

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

In our eighth annual research report, Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy 2021: Data to Drive Decisions , developed in partnership with Candid , we dive into how philanthropy and other donors supported natural hazards, severe weather events and complex humanitarian emergencies in 2019. . billion. . 18 at 2 p.m.

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Disaster Philanthropy Data Bahamas 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

RT @ kanter what every #datanerd needs in their wardrobe – I Love Data T-shirt bit.ly/QlhMt4. Mission Measurement (@MissionMeasure) September 5, 2012. The September, 2012 Issue of the NTEN Change Journal is pure crack for nonprofit #datanerds (folks who would definitely wear a t-shirt emblazoned with “I Love Data!”

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Attention Data Fundraising Journal 99

Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Strategic partnerships and research inform her approach to new challenges and when drafting fundraising communications. It’s been proven time after time that data-driven strategy creates the most successful fundraising results. What do we mean by “data?”. What can data help your nonprofit achieve?

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Data Metrics Nonprofit Analysis 69

NTEN

MAY 9, 2011

By Jeff Stanger, Director, Center for Digital Information We are obsessed with data — big data, open data, linked data, personal data, government data, visualized data. Data carry enormous potential. It's important that we don't confuse "data" for "information."

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Data New York Government Digital 91

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2012

Through data, of course! FLOW is an on-site technology that broadcasts data instantaneously to the Water for People website/FLOW map providing important information about the operating status of WFP projects. I love to see projects that are focused on measuring and evaluating data about their work and progress.

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Data Map Broadcast Project 241

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 3, 2020

Performance measurement (PM) informs strategic decisions. It provides critical data for nonprofit leaders, board members and funders to understand the effectiveness of organizations in serving their missions. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. We are in a moment where PM has the potential to be more powerful than ever.

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Measure Create Arizona Participatory 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Almost all organizations produce some sort of annual financial reporting, but it’s may not always be public information. Donors, grantors, and foundations look to these watchdogs to help them make informed choices about their donations and ensure they’re supporting an organization that is fiscally responsible.

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Software Guide Award Grant 291

Candid

MAY 10, 2023

Next, define your goals by considering how you’ll track, measure, and evaluate its performance. Be sure to make your campaign’s goals specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound ( SMART goals ). Where they look for information online, such as the media outlets, thought leaders, or social media accounts they follow.

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Communication Campaign Channel Measure 98

The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2023

Here are a few reasons: Wealth of Sensitive Information: Nonprofits deal with a lot of sensitive data. This could include contact details, financial information of donors, and personal information about the people they serve. It seems like a routine request, so you share the information.

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Organization Nonprofit Measure Data 97

sgEngage

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Every day, you and your donors are inundated with thousands of pieces of news and bits of information. You want your donors to trust your work, your impact, your stewardship of resources, and your connection to the community, and stand out in a sea of information. If the data is proven, why in the world isn’t everyone doing this?

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Metrics Ratio Government Nonprofit 99

Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 22, 2021

How rigorous or complex should the analysis of impact data be? Often, nonprofits react to funders’ requirements regarding what to measure, though it can be difficult to obtain funding for impact measurement. Impact management helps nonprofit teams collect and use impact data to make informed decisions about their programs.

Impact 120

Impact Management Organization Evaluation 120

The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

So far, 64 Built for Zero communities have achieved quality data enabling communities to understand who is experiencing homelessness and what strategies and investments result in reductions in homelessness. The process also provides public exposure to applicants. More information on 100&Change can be found at www.100andchange.org

Program 105

Program Homeless Award Proposal 105

Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

Along with many funders incorporating trust-based philanthropy practices and principles, this growing trend may affect giving to nonprofits and impact the way nonprofits are asked to share organizational information with funders. After all, local public librarians know where to find the most useful information and are happy to help!

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Trend Demographics Philanthropy Generation 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2013

Last week, I was lucky enough to be invited to participate in a meeting organized by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation called “ Advancing Social Media Measurement for Foundations.” Our foundation is viewed a valuable information source. Public knowledge, pressure (to change policy) and action increase in strategic areas.

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Measure Social Media Foundation Reflection 101

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Last week, I facilitated a mini-innovation lab on measuring impact for grantees of the Google Nonprofit program at the Impact Hub. We spent a fair amount of time framing and reframing the problem and ended up with a question that focused on data collection. My Nonprofit Needs A Data Nerd! The people with skills are out there.

Data 107

Data Help Measure Analysis 107

Bonterra

APRIL 13, 2024

Learn more Measure program outcomes in real time Built-in reporting Bonterra’s native reporting tool empowers grants administrators to measure program outcomes, not just outputs. Measure impact according to your company’s specific needs with drill down and self-service dashboard builder capabilities.

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Grant Software Management Analytics 52

Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

At times those voices were passionately personal, at others they were mandates delivered through data. One such data story is this: Though long suspected, we finally have the data to confirm that 39 percent of our grant applications are duplicative across funders. Applicant Contact Information. Staff Contact Information.

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Grant Analysis Application Contact 111

Forum One

JANUARY 30, 2024

NYU Congressional District Health Dashboard Silver Anthem Winner in Digital & Innovative Experiences Forum One partnered with NYU Langone School of Public Health to develop the Congressional District Health Dashboard. This innovative project offers comprehensive data on 36 metrics for all 435 U.S. million records.

Award 73

Award Captivate Celebrate Voice 73

Forum One

APRIL 30, 2024

This in turn enables conversational AI and advanced chatbot applications that produce highly contextual and informed responses for users based on custom data models and sources. Privacy and Security: The development and use of AI must respect user privacy and ensure data security.

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Conversation Guide Model Application 94

Candid

MARCH 21, 2023

Philanthropic responses to the Turkey and Syria earthquakes Candid has been tracking philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake and reporting on major giving by public corporations and foundations. of the total dollar value captured in the first 14 days of data collection. million for total commitments of $195 million.

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Syria Turkey Disaster Pledge 111

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From navigating donor data to finding the most effective ways to communicate, AI for fundraising can be applied to many aspects of your organization to help lift some of the burden of changing the world. These systems follow predefined instructions without the ability to learn from new data. How can charities use AI?

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Fundraising Nonprofit Analysis Donor 97

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

A nonprofit branding strategy is a plan for how you want your organization to be perceived by the public. Build trust and credibility with the public. Share stats and information that people can easily understand. Measure and track your success. But what exactly is a nonprofit branding strategy? Tell your impact story.

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Strategy Tips Nonprofit Conservancy 110

Forum One

JUNE 9, 2023

All of this work ultimately informed the redesign of the Support Children’s Colorado Foundation site which now helps the organization to understand the organization better and see the value of digital philanthropy. For the second year in a row, Forum One developed a brand-aligned design that was both easy to read and inviting.

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Award Colorado Washington Wisconsin 71

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

From smaller, newer nonprofits to larger charitable organizations, measuring performance is a universally shared need, especially in the realm of fundraising. But for organizations that offer direct services to constituents, such as social services nonprofits, there’s another layer of complexity— impact measurement.

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Statistics Stats Program Management 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2010

The Zoetica Salon is a free online space for peer knowledge sharing, but we hope to distinguish it from the informal knowledge sharing that happens daily on the web or behind pay walls. While people are asking questions and sharing resources not related to the monthly theme (this month is measurement), quite a few are.

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Measure Social Media Media Benchmark 101

Forum One

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This innovative online portal allows historians, scholars, and family researchers to search and explore data on slavery, Reconstruction, and the individuals impacted by these historical events. The portal features indexed and transcribed data, with plans to expand the collection to over 1.7 million records.

Award 72

Award Museum Arts Culture 72

sgEngage

MARCH 11, 2024

AI tools help minimize those tasks by prioritizing and identifying donors, drafting email communications, and syncing data to your CRM. Access comprehensive insights : AI models can analyze vast amounts of data far faster than any human. Companies with these protocols in place are prioritizing the safety of your data.

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Gift Game Philanthropy Fundraising 84

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

Learning in Public – Guest post by Victoria Dunning. Learning in Public. And in this networked world where social change and social movements can be seeded overnight with a viral video on YouTube, such public collaboration on complex social issues can have multiple benefits. But learning in public for what?

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Public Learning Sound Environment 94

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2014

We talk a lot about data at Idealware, and we're not alone — it's a nonprofit buzzword that's showing no sign of fading. More and more organizations are embracing the idea that collecting and measuring data and acting on what they learn from it can improve their work and better their services. Here in the U.S.,

Open 68

Open Data San Francisco Denmark 68

Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2024

Ideally, offer something people may want in return for submitting their information. research, data, specialists, historical perspective, stories, art, etc.), Create contact information forms for folks who’d like to learn more about your services. Include a prominent “Join our list” box on your website to collect emails.

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Mail Build Nonprofit Charity 87