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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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Who is sharing nonprofit demographic data with Candid? 

Candid

Since 2014, Candid has been collecting demographic data about the people who work at U.S. To date, over 54,000 organizations have shared some data about how their staff and/or board identify by race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and/or disability status. Demographic data sharing varies by nonprofit subject category.

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Demographics via Candid: Building a movement to promote equity in the social sector

Candid

A lack of standardized demographic data not only hinders our collective work to create a more equitable sector; it also requires nonprofits to take time away from their mission-driven work to respond to disparate requests by funders for this information.

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Demographics via Candid: A data-driven approach to encourage equitable funding practices

Candid

However, without a comprehensive baseline of the diversity represented within organizations, philanthropy can’t make good on these promises. To understand the demographic makeup of nonprofit partners, individual funders often request this information on their own. Introducing Demographics via Candid.

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So you’ve defined “BIPOC-led”…but how will you measure it?

Candid

In particular, I noted that despite subject matter experts’ general sentiment that the term “BIPOC-led” is about BIPOC individuals holding power in organizations, there are a number of nuances and circumstances that complicate this conceptualization. If so, it’s time to start thinking about how to measure your definition.

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Using Ad Libraries to Understand Nonprofit Competition

Whole Whale

By identifying potential partners, ensuring compliance, and measuring impact, nonprofits can maximize the effectiveness of their digital advertising efforts. Shows ad performance data like impressions, spend, and demographic reach. Measuring impact Some ad libraries provide performance data, such as impressions or engagement metrics.

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Creating a Nonprofit Digital Strategy with ChatGPT: A Practical Guide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE , Founder and CEO at The International Social Impact Institute and Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, adapting to the digital realm has become a pivotal challenge. Among the innovative tools that have garnered attention is ChatGPT.

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