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Connecting the dots: Fighting for equity through a data partnership 

Candid

Intrigued because as president and CEO of Women’s Funding Network (WFN), the largest global alliance of gender equity funders, I am well aware of persistent gender data gaps that hinder efforts to identify disparities, change systems, and build power. It also provides a quantitative baseline to evaluate and build upon equity strategies.

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From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials

The Modern Nonprofit

Highlight Diverse Voices Ensure that the testimonials you collect and showcase represent a diverse range of perspectives. ” Analysis : This testimonial emphasizes the donor’s personal connection and satisfaction with the results of their contributions, highlighting the organization’s effectiveness and transparency.

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We’re 39 percent similar; how can we be exponentially better?

Candid

We listened to the "rising voices of the people we serve" as a foundation staffer framed it recently. At times those voices were passionately personal, at others they were mandates delivered through data. Analysis of grant applications from 130 funders. Self-examination was the zeitgeist of philanthropy in 2021. We reflected.

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Advancing Racial Equity Through Data and Transparency

sgEngage

Last year, the murder of George Floyd sparked a national reckoning with systemic racism and an outpouring of support for communities of color as companies made commitments to Black Lives Matter. 95% of Black Americans agree that companies should promote racial equity in the workplace , but 83% said companies have more work to do.

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Thinking Outside the Traditional Non-Dues Revenue Box

Association Analytics

Member Polls The Infusion Nurses Society (INS) wanted to stay connected with members and understand their needs so they implemented a weekly email check-in system using a tool called PropFuel. Industry Data Analysis Many associations aggregate data and then provide it back to members.

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Reimagining grantmaking with data collaboration at scale 

Candid

PEAK Grantmaking’s “Reimagining Philanthropy” conference in March exploring these themes was a fitting setting for a session Candid organized about advancing systems change via data collaboration at scale. Demographics via Candid also provided the company with reliable data sources to support deeper analysis.

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Bonterra’s Jumpstart Program

Bonterra

Grantee needs assessment A no-cost analysis of your grantee portfolio designed to hear nonprofits' needs firsthand and gauge their readiness to scale fundraising capacity. Impact reporting Track and measure the progress and outcomes of participating nonprofits, demonstrating the impact of your philanthropic investment.

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