Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

Like many funders, the Surdna Foundation once had its own demographics survey designed to meet its singular needs and for internal use only. Soon after this effort began in 2021, the foundation started hearing from grantees that they were facing survey fatigue from similar surveys from multiple funders.

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sgEngage

MAY 15, 2024

These were the top three things we implemented based on our findings: Simplified our application: We cut down on the number of questions we asked by eliminating redundant ones and stuck to only what was needed for funding decisions. In addition to the grantmaking team, consult a representative from each department early in the process.

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Change Management Disaster Change Management 89

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. Brad: Why did you decide to use Candid’s GuideStar profiles and demographic data survey instead of creating something from scratch?

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Candid

MAY 7, 2024

But if you want to stand out in a crowded applicant field, it’s essential to communicate your impact clearly and compellingly. Funders seek a return on investment With so many applicants and limited funding to go around, foundations view a grant as an investment. What are your strategies for making it happen?

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sgEngage

MAY 2, 2024

Yet in a Blackbaud survey, only 50% of institutions felt like their communications to students were streamlined efficiently. This could include thank-you letters to scholarship donors, answers to a series of questions about their experience at your institution, or essays about the impact of the scholarships on their lives.

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Student Process Communication Award 69

Candid

MAY 4, 2023

For definitions of leader levels and the full list of demographic survey questions and response options, see How to collect and share demographic data. “Gender” combines two survey questions and reflects organizations that have answered either question. Source: Candid, 2023.

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Candid

MAY 1, 2024

They learn from fundraisers about the complex process of finding a foundation to fund their project, and from program officers and grant managers about vetting a grant applicant. It is critical to have a clear understanding of all phases of their work to create an effective solution.

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Build Tools Problem Test 64

Nimble AMS

JANUARY 25, 2024

We have enjoyed the ease of adding Salesforce based applications to the system and have truly felt so much power in our hands as we learn the system,” said a trailblazing association professional. Nimble AMS customer service has been timely and helpful when we present them with questions or concerns. Commitment to security and quality.

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Associations Software Management System 119

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 11, 2011

Last week, I had a lot of fun test-driving Qriously , a new application that replaces advertisements on smart phones with questions, creating real-time feedback about the topics you are interested in. Share Your Questions to Win. The question you’d like to ask. How the question will help inform your work.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

According to The Council of Nonprofits 2023 Nonprofit Workforce Survey , almost three quarters of nonprofits that completed the survey have current openings at their organization. Consider reporting access, administration rights, ability to edit communication templates, or handling applications. Does everyone get full access?

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Data Blackbaud Policy Database 74

Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Send out Annual Surveys Sending out a survey to alumni each year not only helps you keep your database up to date—it can also provide new perspectives on various areas of your program’s operations and fundraising strategy, which you can then use to make improvements. What was your favorite thing about your college experience?

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Arts Create Fundraising Tips 52

Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

In July 2020, Candid published a blog post examining the many surveys inquiring about social sector organizations’ needs in light of COVID-19. In the year since the outbreak, we have continued to track surveys from around the globe. This blog presents several common insights generated through these surveys.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

On the other hand, these same (often smaller) nonprofits carry a disproportionate burden from funders’ duplicative and disparate application and reporting requirements. TAG found that 39% of grant applications they reviewed are duplicative across funders. But it doesn’t have to be this way. million+ nonprofits in the U.S.,

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Profile Data Demographics Nonprofit 105

sgEngage

JULY 12, 2022

A 2020 survey of foundation leaders found that while the majority had shifted internal practices around things like operations, vendor selection, investment priorities, and strategy development, there were few examples of increases in power sharing.

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Application Grant Evaluation Practice 97

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Bloomerang’s State of The Nonprofit Workplace revealed “a flexible work environment” to be the number one workplace quality desired by survey respondents. Despite their potential for large-scale impact, recent news and litigation around DAFs has many questioning their effectiveness and calling for greater transparency and regulation.

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Trend Fundraising San Diego Philanthropy 271

Candid

MAY 5, 2021

Survey current employees . Before writing your job description, take the time to answer the following questions about the position: What level of experience is necessary? Soft skills such as the ability to work on a team, ask useful questions, and function independently can be honed but rarely trained directly.

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Strategy Nonprofit Skills Environment 119

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

A comprehensive web content inventory lists pages, images, documents, and applications on a spreadsheet. These are information collected directly from website users through on-page surveys, feedback widgets, and other techniques. Do they have budget or timeline questions that could help them better prepare a bid for you?

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Websites Analytics Project Proposal 304

Care2

JUNE 27, 2011

Here are applicable pointers for those wondering whether to adopt Twitter in their online strategy. If you have a good communications program already, this may be worth a survey them to determine preferred forms of social media. In chapters five and seven there are some lessons learned on technology choices, and what to do.

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Twitter Question Chapter Linkedin 77

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Multiple, practical action steps are presented below to advance your fundraising based on the survey results. It’s important to answer these questions for yourself and chart your course of action accordingly.

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Action Report Practice Fundraising 75

Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Most grant applications for your nonprofit are long, complicated, and stress-inducing for your entire development team. Free advertising can be a fantastic source of extra traffic to your website, helping to meet users on their level by answering their questions, all while furthering your organization’s impact. Easy, right? Sign Me Up.

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Grant Google Info Application 98

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

You can glean this information by incorporating a question or two about why someone is volunteering, either in the application process or as a quick poll or survey when onboarding new volunteers for an event. Understanding someone’s why is the first step in building lasting bonds with volunteers.

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Volunteer Build Guide Retention 88

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 5, 2024

Common ways to segment supporters include grouping them by: Giving level and frequency Engagement history Volunteer status Personal and charitable interests Demographics like age, career, and location To make segmentation easier, consider investing in a text marketing application that integrates tightly with your CRM.

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Practice Puerto Rico Fundraising Metrics 59

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Short interviews with three pre-written questions work best and share the questions with the person being interviewed in advance. At the end of event, update your event landing page with for the next year’s event , if applicable. During the Event: How to Conduct Live Interviews. Be cognizant of backdrops, sound, and lighting.

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Conference Report Org Stream 232

Candid

OCTOBER 13, 2022

If your foundation only accepts grant applications by invitation only, does this undermine values related to equity and inclusion? Then, crafts context-specific questions designed to assess if and how those dynamics are playing out in your own organization. Invitation Only: Closing the Door to Equity?

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Paypal Foundation Lesson Grant 59

Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2020

Get ready to understand AI, explore its applications, and start using it. In a global survey by Deloitte , 47 percent of firms said they’ve already invested $500,000 to $5 million in AI. The time is now to understand it, explore its applications, and get started with it. And it’s all within reach.

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Associations Amazon Application Retention 78

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

is a question that has been investigated by numerous studies and surveys across many industries. Charity News has some examples from the UK, including The Children’s Society which recently tested a chat bot application on their Facebook page to support fundraising questions. Is AI going to be a jobs killer?

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France Nonprofit Job Studies 87

Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

A case management tool is a software application designed to streamline and automate the process of managing caseloads, clients, and resources within public sector and nonprofit organizations. Our system allows you to develop a number of different assessments, surveys, screenings, etc. How does your solution measure impact?

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Tools Management Los Angeles Demonstration 52

Tech Soup

MARCH 19, 2013

We released our report on the 2012 TechSoup Global NGO Cloud Survey in September of 2012 and have now had more time to ponder the findings and talk to several of you about what you think of them. Our qualitative survey results also indicated that language may be a barrier to cloud adoption. Who knew of such things?

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NGO Survey Global Knowledge 48

Achieve

MAY 11, 2022

Certification requirements, if applicable (such as first aid certification). past event surveys. and informal conversations with current volunteers to determine the most common volunteer questions and concerns. past event surveys. Be sure to address these concerns and questions in your role descriptions.

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Roles Volunteer Tips FAQ 59

Tech Soup

JANUARY 15, 2013

We released our report on the 2012 TechSoup Global NGO Cloud Survey in September of 2012 and have now had a few months to ponder the findings and talk to several of you about what you think of them. We thought it would be interesting for us to share our thoughts with you on what we're believe ought to be done about our survey findings.

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NGO Survey Global Adopt 62

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

What questions should you ask before starting a nonprofit? Before taking the steps to start a nonprofit, ask yourself these questions: What need or problem will the nonprofit address? Vision statement Answers the question: What will the world look like if your nonprofit’s mission succeeds?

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Nonprofit Files Policy Software 81

NetWits

JULY 12, 2011

Idealware who surveyed over 500 nonprofit staff members about their Facebook usage and goals may have answers to some of the questions organizations have been seeking. In 2010, 78% of nonprofits surveyed by NTEN who had raised money on Facebook raised $1K or less in 12 months. Check out the key Facebook data below.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 15, 2009

My presentation includes some brief highlights from research done in the US and the UK around social media use by nonprofit organizations (including the Nonprofit Social Networking Survey and the eCampaigning Report ). I’d also love to hear any questions you have or other ideas you want to share!

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Social Media Roles South Africa Media 175

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Decide how information can be efficiently and realistically gathered utilizing the different methods that are best for your organization including: Surveys - Consider what features you will need. If you’re just looking to get your feet wet with a quick survey, one of the many free or low cost online tools will do the trick.

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Measure Issue Impact Method 143

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Send a survey to gather donor feedback. After your year-end giving campaign wraps up, send new donors a survey asking questions such as: What inspired you to give to our organization? Plus, knowing that their employer offers matching gifts can make donors feel even more inclined to give another donation in the future.

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Donor Virginia Retention Gift 69

DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Through the Salesforce AppExchange , nonprofits can access a vast ecosystem of pre-built applications and integrations that extend the functionality of their CRM. Salesforce has created a handy survey that organizations can use to gauge if they are prepared to invest in the CRM and undergo the implementation process.

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Consultant Nonprofit Integration Review 52

sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

The tips that we’ll discuss next are applicable to both print and virtual communication. . One popular method is to send surveys asking for specific feedback on recent initiatives, their overall donor experience and their communication preferences. Tip #1: Personalize all appeals . Tip #4: Focus on impact storytelling .

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