Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

Candid did something bold in 2023: We asked that funders put their trust in us by providing unrestricted grant support for our planned mission-critical work—projects we believed would make the biggest impact for the sector at large. The report highlights declines in philanthropic support for historically Black colleges and universities.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

I often refer to the post-World War II period, when civil and human rights movements came to the forefront, along with community-organized philanthropic organizations. It was a pivotal time when women began to exert more influence and demonstrate the different ways in which philanthropy could support the needs of all of humankind.

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2024

Candid began collecting demographic data from nonprofit organizations in July 2019, encouraging them to share information on their leadership, staff, and board members on their nonprofit profiles. What supports could help reduce the burden on nonprofits and increase engagement with this data via Candid?

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The Conference Board of Canada’s recent research found that many organizations have expanded their suite of health and wellness initiatives to help employees better transition through this challenging time.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 8, 2020

When you implement donor research in your fundraising strategy, you’ll learn more about your existing donors and spot potential major giving opportunities. But what if you could find out more about potential supporters before they even donate to your nonprofit for the first time? Volunteers serve as the heart of your organization.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 23, 2024

Blackbaud is a nonprofit-focused software provider that offers several solutions your organization can use to manage donors, enhance fundraising, and streamline operations. In this guide, we’ll explore the Blackbaud resources your organization has at its disposal. Support for sustainable organizational growth.

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Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is radically changing the way organizations work. Within the social sector, AI is a powerful tool for fundraising , researching, grantwriting , and maximizing organizational impact. But as with any tool, we need to agree as an organization on how we use it.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 8, 2024

In today’s digital age, having a strong online presence is essential for nonprofits to engage with their target audience and secure the necessary support. One powerful tool that can significantly impact your nonprofit’s online success is keyword research.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This is where Bloomerang steps in, offering a transformative solution as shared by various faith-based organizations. We were looking for an easy-to-use donor management software that could help us organize and keep track of all our donors,” he says. The outcome? The system has exceeded our expectations.” “We

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In an effort to turn this trend around, the MacArthur Foundation unveiled in September 2023 the Press Forward initiative, a coalition of 22 founding donors set on “strengthening communities and democracy by supporting local news.” I am a huge proponent of [supporting] general operating, and we will continue to model that,” Im says.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

These numbers highlight a desperate need for support and care. The American Brain Foundation , supported by the prestigious American Academy of Neurology, funds research into these interrelated brain diseases. Their programs fill a vital gap by providing support, resources, and education to survivors and their families.

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DipJar

MARCH 21, 2022

After you finish your presentation, the potential donor thanks you for your time and effort, but admits that they don’t feel a strong connection to your work and aren’t interested in contributing to your organization at this time. . One of the best ways to prepare is to conduct thorough prospect research.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Let’s say you’ve been tasked with researching potential nonprofits to partner with on an upcoming funding initiative by doing some online research, using Google, Candid’s nonprofit profiles , or the like. HubSpot’s recent research helps to answer this question: branded video content is the most memorable. Explain your process.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2022

There is a glaring gap in the representation of Black people in top positions in organizations, along with a general lack of resources, support, and opportunities for Black leaders and Black-focused organizations. To better understand how to address anti-Black racism, the social sector needs a stronger research foundation.

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Everyaction

JUNE 6, 2018

There is no better time to support local and national nonprofits protecting LGBTQ rights and serving the LGBTQ community, and while there are far too many organizations doing great work to list them all, these are a few that we're big fans of. Pride Fund to End Gun Violence The. National Center for Transgender Equality.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2023

An active field of research in the 1960s, machine learning is now deeply embedded in our daily lives—from receiving recommended products while we’re online shopping to Google helping us autocomplete our emails. Can this tool help people arrive at a deeper understanding of how Candid’s data can support their success?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Here are four nonprofit storytelling strategies that will help you attract new supporters and keep them for years to come: Maintain the right tone of voice. Prospective supporters are much more likely to donate to you if you aren’t a cold, lifeless organization simply going through the motions. Altruistic. Optimistic.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Kayla Matthews is a researcher, writer and blogger covering topics related to technology, smart gadgets, the future of work and personal productivity. Fundraising is and will always be a necessity for nonprofit organizations, but times have changed — and so has the technology. Augmented and Virtual Reality. Microsoft Hololens.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 24, 2023

This is where the increasing amount of nonprofit sector research reports can help. Research can also shine a light on where your nonprofit may need to focus more energy in its engagement with donors. This article will dissect the different types of nonprofit sector reports you may come across in your own research.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 14, 2023

Whether your organization is new to the nonprofit scene or you’ve been fundraising for decades, you know the importance of securing major gifts for your cause. These are the largest gifts your organization receives, and they empower you to truly move the needle on your mission. This is done through the donor prospect research process.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

Connecting with new donors is crucial to growing your nonprofit’s supporter base and ultimately raising more for your cause. And, when you properly steward and build relationships with these new donors, they can turn into lifelong supporters of your mission. Leverage your existing supporter base. Conduct prospect research.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters As nonprofit professionals, we are all too familiar with the cycle of emergency fundraising. Why Monthly Donations Matter Monthly donations are key to long-term donor retention and providing sustainable support for non-profits.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 15, 2021

He has worked in capital campaigns, major and planned giving (including charitable gift annuities) grant writing and donor research. Mid-level donors, by virtue of their name, give less than major donors but more than what organizations consider their small annual giving donors. Strawhecker, Inc. I would argue differently.

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sgEngage

JUNE 22, 2021

Enter user research. The universe of user research is vast and perhaps daunting; however, all research activities are really scalable, meaning that you can run them in a quick, cheap, and bite-sized way. With a qualitative research method like this one, you really don’t need a large sample size to get good data.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2023

Optimizing your healthcare organization or hospital’s website design ensures patients and community members can find the information they need quickly. A professionally designed website can help establish your organization as a reputable, trustworthy institution. Make your donation and volunteer opportunities easy to find.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2023

According to Pew Research Center , 85% of people have a smartphone and even more than that are active on a number of social media platforms. Social media is one of the most accessible ways to promote your organization’s purpose because it’s easy to set up a profile and it’s free to get started. 3) It’s a great relationship builder.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Every interaction your volunteer has with your organization matters. From the moment they land on your website to sign up for an opportunity to when they check out of their shift, your volunteer’s experience can directly impact your organization’s ability to meet its goals.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 19, 2022

If you’re working for a nonprofit organisation, put yourself in the position of one of your supporters for a moment. Many organisations invest in creating compelling content to inspire supporters to give. Yet the research found that 95% of nonprofits have some element of friction in their online donation process.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Demographics via Candid standardizes demographic data collection, provides the most up-to-date information available, and allows funders to easily view the demographics of any organization that has shared this data. of philanthropic funding going to support AAPI communities. Where do we find more mission-aligned organizations?

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

Your nonprofit is on a never ending journey to understand your supporters. The easiest way to develop this understanding is to simply ask your supporters questions. This is done through a process called nonprofit market research. How to Conduct Nonprofit Market Research in 6 Steps. Why do nonprofits use market research?

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

Supporters won’t read your blog just because they have a relationship with your nonprofit—they want to engage with informative, interesting content that actively furthers their understanding of your cause. For example, let’s say you create a persona for your younger supporters. Align content to your target audience’s interests.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 19, 2021

Grantmaking foundations have the financial resources that nonprofit organizations need to accomplish their work. Nonprofit organizations are doing the work essential to further the grantmaking foundation’s mission. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. posted by Jessica Tudyk Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management.

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VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

After years of meetings, dialogue, presentations, advocacy, (and yes, maybe even some proverbial hair-pulling in frustration), today was the launch of the Initiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement and the release of landmark research about how organizational leaders and funders view and prioritize volunteer engagement. Nearly half (46.8

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 14, 2022

Throughout this article, we’re going to cover the ins and outs of using an innovative new strategy, Facebook Challenges, to engage supporters through the following points: Introduction to Facebook Challenges. They offer a low barrier to entry for your supporters, many of whom have existing Facebook accounts and are familiar with the platform.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2022

During the past year, d id your organization experience disruption in the form of a shrinking budget or a smaller staff? If so, you’re not alone ! How to innovate at your member-based organization in 2023 . Has your organization considered leveraging artificial intelligence (AI)? Here’s how to get started.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 11, 2024

By Alfredo Ramirez , CMO at Prosal – an RFP platform that connects great consultants, nonprofits, and other organizations via RFPs. 1) Start with Research Before an RFP The RFP really should be the second step in your process. Before you even start drafting your RFP, invest time in thorough research.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 24, 2022

With that evolution comes the need for organizations to have a deep understanding of how the landscape is changing and how they need to adapt. However, while we know how important data is, it can be difficult to organize, manage, and extract the information needed without the proper tools and resources. ” – Andrew Fawcett.

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