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A crash course on trends analysis using Candid’s Foundation 1000 data set 

Candid

How we create the Foundation 1000 sets The process of creating the Foundation 1000 set unfolds over a couple of years, as funders share their grants data with Candid and the IRS releases Form 990 and 990-PF filings (from which we source a significant amount of grants data.) Be aware that it takes time to see trends.

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What’s the Risk of Starting a Nonprofit?

NonProfit Hub

But being aware of the statistics can aid in your decision making, so take a look at the stability and prevalence of nonprofits nationwide. In an IRS study of “nonfilers,” around 16 percent of nonprofits that filed their 990s from 2000 to 2005 did not re-file in 2005. How many nonprofits fail?

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Wiser Earth: A (free) Platform for Networks of Networks and Communities of Action

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I appreciated the introduction from Peggy and Angus because while I was aware of WiserEarth, I wasn't entirely clear what it offered and the benefits of using the platform. You'll also find a detailed taxonomy of issue areas related to social justice and environmental restoration. Now, I'm a fan! Some history.

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