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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Grant Data Pledge Analysis 98

Candid

JANUARY 4, 2023

By better understanding the demographic profile of those organizations that are—and are not—receiving funding, we can more closely track if they are representative of the communities they serve and whether they are getting the support they need to deliver on their missions. Introducing Demographics via Candid.

Demographics 111

Demographics Fund Practice Data 111

Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

Donor Data Management How To Supercharge Relationships You’ve spent weeks, months, or even years collecting every bit of data your donors produce. Your donor data may include phone numbers, emails, birthdays, donation history, and even meal preferences. Here’s what you can expect in this guide: Gather relevant donor data.

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Data Donor History Demographics 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Nonprofits have assets but instead of owners having equity in the balance sheet, net assets are tracked for a nonprofit. Almost all organizations produce some sort of annual financial reporting, but it’s may not always be public information. public service?organizations track commitments and encumbrances while?supporting?the?user’s?

Software 291

Software Guide Award Grant 291

Media Cause

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

UTMs, or urchin tracking modules, are tags that allow you to better understand where your web traffic is coming from and how supporters get to your site. Why is UTM Tracking so important, and what are the benefits? How does UTM Tracking Work? UTM Tracking Best Practices. How does UTM tracking work? Key Parameters.

Guidelines 52

Guidelines Track Practice Analytics 52

sgEngage

JUNE 13, 2022

Candid’s mission is to get grantmakers and nonprofits the information you need to do good. But we recognize that data can also be used to do harm. Over the years, we’ve faced various situations in which we’ve had to remove, anonymize, or otherwise modify data to prevent potential harm. Define the Nature of the Risk Involved.

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Lesson Data Afghanistan Grant 79

Candid

MAY 16, 2024

The report aims to increase transparency about diversity in the sector, highlight key findings at the macro level, and offer a snapshot and baseline with which to track efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Similarly, 79% of organizations did not share information about their staff’s sexual orientation.

Demographics 119

Demographics Nonprofit Leadership Data 119

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.

Report 124

Report Data Donor Metrics 124

Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2024

Leverage donor data, segmentation, and targeted communications to identify these leads and direct them to your moves management team. Data will help your nonprofit qualify major donor prospects. Determine this using data like net worth, real estate ownership, stock holdings, and more. Segment and prioritize your donors.

Gift 52

Gift Marketing Data Strategy 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

By Meredith Gray , Head of Marketing at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. It’s very important to thoroughly review and edit any responses generated by ChatGPT, particularly those that you plan to make public, such as website content.

Tools 359

Tools Fundraising Analytics Analysis 359

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?

Data 105

Data Conversation Demographics Profile 105

Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Building from your theory of change, it is crucial for organizations to have a comprehensive, clear set of metrics (also called “indicators” in the social sector) that track inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes; all of these build evidence of your program’s effectiveness. Data access. . Manager Impact Innovation Strategy.

Practice 73

Practice Impact Data Effective 73

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?

Data 69

Data Metrics Nonprofit Analysis 69

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?

Analytics 66

Analytics Team Data Skills 66

EveryAction

MARCH 8, 2023

Locate your data. Check in with all staff members at your organization to make sure you know where all data resides. Ask if they’re capturing and maintaining data in places such as spreadsheets or email inboxes to make sure you migrate all necessary information into your new software system. Do a data clean-up.

Software 226

Software Tips Phase Policy 226

The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Here are a few statistics that we shared: 27% of Americans say they have not too much or no confidence in scientists to act in the public’s best interest ( Pew Research ) 39% of Americans, a record-high, say they don’t trust the media at all. This translates into the negative national narrative that college isn’t worth it.

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Associations Industry Government Education 130

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

To have an effective annual report, you’ll need to make sure it’s informative, emotionally moving , and empowering. In fact, you can customize your annual report to only include the information relevant to what your donors and prospective supporters want to know. Pathfinder International. The Humane Society.

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Report Organization PDF Tanzania 180

Forum One

AUGUST 16, 2023

As you get started on sifting through your data reports and action items completed this year, keep an eye toward how your internal and external reports can blend data-driven stories of impact. Start with the goals you set yourself Before searching for data, start with your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

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Story Report Data Blended 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 22, 2014

I first put a fitbit, a digital pedometer that tracks steps, calories burned, food intake, and other personal analytics data, on my wrist back in October. As a data nerd, I couldn’t resist the fitbit and its ability to track my every move during this glorious science experiment. Are there other benefits?

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Data Track Research Social Network 115

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!

Trend 98

Trend Demographics Philanthropy Generation 98

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The data-driven business world requires companies to effectively communicate their data to make informed decisions. Raw data is difficult to interpret and even harder to communicate. Raw data is difficult to interpret and even harder to communicate. Make data-based decisions. Here’s how to get started. .

Analytics 135

Analytics Associations Business Software 135

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 30, 2019

By Paul Lamb , Principal at Man On A Mission Consulting , has over 25 years of experience in business, nonprofit management, technology, and public policy. Transactions on a blockchain are cryptographically secured, unchangeable, and enable the peer-to-peer exchange of information or transaction processing. Blockchain Simplified.

Technology 252

Technology Database Homeless Application 252

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.

Data 241

Data Map Broadcast Project 241

Candid

JULY 1, 2021

Candid ha s been tracking racial equity funding for a decad e , but this recent philanthropy response was staggering. Yet a closer look at th is funding shows that pledges — particularly those from corporate funders — account for nearly three-quarters of the dollars we’ve tracked. billion dollars.

Pledge 119

Pledge Paypal Grant Track 119

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.

Syria 111

Syria Turkey Disaster Pledge 111

Candid

MARCH 11, 2022

We have been tracking philanthropy’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Corporations account for 55% of the total dollar value of grants awarded; foundations and public charities 40%; and high-net-worth individuals for 5%. Details about data on funding for Ukraine humanitarian relief. Here’s what we know so far.

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Ukraine United Kingdom Global Denmark 126

Candid

MAY 10, 2023

Next, define your goals by considering how you’ll track, measure, and evaluate its performance. Where they look for information online, such as the media outlets, thought leaders, or social media accounts they follow. Use this information to take an audience-first approach to building out the rest of your campaign.

Communication 98

Communication Campaign Channel Measure 98

EveryAction

APRIL 5, 2023

Help the board understand the operational benefit a change in technology can bring to fundraising, marketing, communications, public relations, HR, IT, and more. Emphasize increased data access and transparency Demonstrate how the new technology can help you see a 360-degree view of supporters regardless of where they are in their lifecycle.

Technology 186

Technology Change Analysis Tech 186

Bonterra

APRIL 13, 2024

These records include critical information like banking details, cause overview, and 501(c)(3) status, reducing administrative work associated with maintaining accurate nonprofit profiles. Our grant management system centralizes grant information, automating tasks, and tracking progress. What is the best way to track grants?

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Grant Software Management Analytics 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2014

This is a graph of aggregate data from Jawbone,a wristband that people wear that tracks their steps throughout the day and their sleep patterns during the night. (h/t h/t Robert Scoble ) This aggregate data shows exactly when and how many people in the San Francisco were bolted awake by the recent Napa Valley earthquake.

Personal 103

Personal Data Aggregator San Francisco 103

Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

To host successful peer-to-peer campaigns, you need an online giving platform that allows supporters to personalize their fundraising pages with information about their connections to your mission. Information about donors’ engagement levels and giving potential. Donor profiles. Customized donor reports. Donation page design.

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Software Guide Fundraising Platform 90

Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

We focused on two main goals in making this expanded data and information on Candid’s racial equity page freely available. Tracking racial equity funding . In 2018, Candid created a website to track racial equity funding, news, and research reports. Updating our definition of racial equity to a changing world .

Fund 105

Fund Pledge Grant Map 105

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

Everyaction

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Working in major gifts means tracking relationships, points of contact, and data with multiple high-level donors. It’s a lot to keep track off and while it’s easy to get bogged down in the day to day details, major gifts is all about the long game. Special bonus: EveryAction users can now access this data in donor profiles.

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Data Donor Grant Gift 44

Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

Volunteer management helps you stay in touch with your volunteer force, and tracking your communication efforts with volunteers will help you create effective schedules for when you need volunteers onsite to help your organization. Provides valuable data from volunteers. Offers better scheduling and communication. Saves time and money.

Retention 95

Retention Volunteer Management Practice 95

Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

A successful volunteer management process ensures that volunteers are informed, engaged, and motivated, which in turn increases long-term volunteer retention. This software often includes tools for volunteer recruitment, scheduling, management, and communication and acts as a database for all of an organization’s volunteer information.

Volunteer 77

Volunteer Software Management Track 77

sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Here at Candid, we’ve been tracking those statistics for the last 12 years as part of our GlassPockets initiative to champion greater transparency in philanthropy. All Form 990s had been released as TIFF image files making it both time-consuming and expensive to extract useful data from them. Open Data Defined.

Communication 88

Communication Oregon Grant Portland 88