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Collecting demographic data: Nonprofits value transparency but need support

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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. Among organizations that did not share demographic data, 65% were unaware that this section of their profile was incomplete.

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Trust-based considerations for demographic data

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Demographics via Candid provides an opportunity to address some of these issues and help funders reach and build relationships with organizations that may not be part of their existing networks. But advancing equity goes much deeper than checking a demographic box and writing a check. Center relationships.

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

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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.

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How to Partner with Businesses for Your Awareness Campaign

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A well-designed awareness campaign can bring attention to your nonprofit’s cause, educate the public about a significant issue, and drive more donations to fuel your mission. The key is to think through how your corporate partner can amplify your awareness campaign while your nonprofit helps them achieve their goals, too.

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Connecting the dots: Fighting for equity through a data partnership 

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When the Supreme Court gutted race-conscious admissions last summer and the American Alliance for Equal Rights followed with a lawsuit against the Fearless Fund, some in the philanthropic sector feared that demographic data had become a potential liability. Listening and addressing barriers But now, I’m not worried.

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Lead From the Human Side of Technology

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Self-Awareness is the ability to assess your own skills and to understand your emotions. Being self-aware helps us to acknowledge our fears and deal with negativity that surfaces when we have to adapt to new circumstances or learn new skills. These are the five basic competencies that Goleman outlines for emotional intelligence.

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EI Helps Teams Use Technology to Fly

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Self-awareness— is the ability to assess your own skills and to understand your personal emotional landscape. Being self-aware helps us to acknowledge our fears and deal with the negative emotions that surface when we have to adapt to new circumstances or learn new skills.

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