Candid

JANUARY 20, 2023

Candid’s 2023 Seals of Transparency are here, and this year it’s even easier to earn your first Bronze Seal or update your current Candid Seal and take advantage of their perks. Earning your 2023 Candid Seals of Transparency is an essential first step to becoming eligible to use Apple Pay for accepting donations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

Leaving for my first in-person event in 2022 after two years of pandemic shut down. Our family has several New Year’s rituals, including a nature hike. Review the Year: I use a tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead.

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

Here we highlight some of the most popular publications from 2023.  Containing five years of real-world learnings, this updated edition provides specific guidance for implementing the Truth, Racial Healing, & Transformation (TRHT) framework to support communities, organizations, and individuals.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

On top of that, there’s a lengthy contract to review and sign. We’ve had our own share of nonprofit compliance undertakings over the years. In 2023, Candid completed our first external SOC 2 audit, a collaborative effort across our administrative teams. It’s a lot of due diligence and compliance work to handle.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

It is a new feature that was added to the Microsoft Edge browser in March 2023. They answer questions, make requested lists, and, if you ask, will write a letter, blog post, or social media captions. Now that ChatGPT and its ilk are out of the box, there’s no cramming them back in. Our marketing team could fit in a MINI Cooper.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

So many nonprofits found 2023 to be particularly stressful. From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy.

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2023

Every year, Candid processes data on nearly two million organizations and more than three million grants. This year, Candid is updating its taxonomy. Starting today and through August 5, 2023, we are making the proposed changes available for public comment.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2023

The article reinforces the message we’ve shared for years that these tools can benefit nonprofits in many ways, especially small nonprofits. In 2019, we did a deep dive on AI & Giving to look at the landscape of fundraising tools & platforms using AI and the implications. In reality, both of these are false narratives.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I wouldn’t be surprised if TIME magazine’s “Person of the Year” for 2023 ends up being ChatGPT. While our upcoming session at bbcon 2023 will focus on where the tools are, we also hope to help shape conversations about where generative AIs are headed. The hype is problematic, but the revolution is real. We didn’t ask.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

Over the years, we noticed that excellence in the sector was evolving, but our questions felt like they were behind the curve. Our review discussions became more interesting, and the impact of the entire program was strengthened. When was the last time your application was given a solid review? The world was very different then.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Each year, after reading and reviewing dozens of new leadership books, I select my pick for the year's best new leadership book. For 2023, after reading nearly 40 leadership books, my pick for this year’s best new leadership book is When Everyone Leads. It’s that good. Leadership comes in moments.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 21, 2023

Leveraging technology to manage volunteers in 2023 is essential. In this blog post, we will talk about what volunteer management is, why it is worth the investment, and what to look for in software. In this blog post, we will talk about what volunteer management is, why it is worth the investment, and what to look for in software.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2023

As the New Year promises to bring many changes to the social sector and beyond, one thing remains unchanged and top of mind for many: the economic climate in the U.S. With high levels of inflation persisting and the possibility of a recession looming, many are predicting what 2023’s economy will mean for today’s workforce.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2022

At this time of year, we assess our fundraising performance and make plans for next year. Donor retention is also important because people who give in multiple years are more valuable than one-time donors: they’re much more likely to give again (and again) if they’ve had a good experience with your organization or cause.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

Finally, as an unexpected special treat, Appendix B provides a fascinating History of Technology Timeline , starting with the first technological milestone dating back to more than two million years ago. And with the latest entry being 2023 – when Google released its generative AI natural language processing tool.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store. Here are seven ways your team can make sure your nonprofit has a strong financial foundation this year.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. Your own careful review of the report is encouraged. 1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

Time can easily slip away, with weeks turning into months, and what you think was a couple of months ago was actually 2 years ago. National Volunteer Week runs from April 16 – 22, 2023, and Volunteer Recognition Day is on April 20, 2023. Now this isn’t the ONLY time during the year that you should thank volunteers.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

While annual giving allows donors to contribute to something important to them in the present, planned gifts in the form of cash, property, or assets like stocks and bonds can influence an organization for years or decades to come. A philanthropic study found that the average bequest was nearly $78,000.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 21, 2023

However, with the rise of ChatGPT in early 2023, there has been more buzz surrounding AI than ever before, especially in the nonprofit sector. Plus, you can predict things like who is likely to donate in the next year or who is likely to donate a certain amount. And there are a variety of opinions out there about AI.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Whether you’re brand new to nonprofit work or a veteran of the sector, you know that Giving Tuesday is one of the most important fundraising days of the year. Giving Tuesday began in 2012, raising an estimated $10 million in its first year, according to Nonprofits Source. This is because Giving Tuesday gets nonprofits real results.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

The right fundraising solution can serve your nonprofit for years to come and dramatically increase your revenue. Your nonprofit is quickly growing, bringing in more donations than ever before and fostering a strong donor base. This resource was made for nonprofits like yours! Peer-to-peer fundraising pages. Text-to-give software.

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sgEngage

JUNE 28, 2023

As a follow-up to the Women in Philanthropy Institute’s 2023 Symposium, hosted by the Indiana University Lilly Foundation School of Philanthropy, we gathered four dynamic grantmakers to discuss how they are doing the work to amplify female voices, especially women, girls, and femmes of color, in philanthropy. You know what you need.’”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 19, 2024

Quinn – a consultant with more than 25 years working with nonprofits and curator of the Nonprofit Website Insider. 1) Focus on what audiences are really interested in Understanding the audience is the cornerstone of creating compelling content , whether it’s articles, blog posts, social or anything else.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

According to the M+R Benchmarks 2023 report , 62% of nonprofits used text messaging for fundraising purposes in 2022. Review the following pros and cons to help decide. Mobile communication is becoming a central part of nonprofit fundraising and advocacy. Plus, text messaging subscriber list size grew by 11%.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Software solutions keep the nonprofit sector in motion. 67% of nonprofits use a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to track donations and manage supporter communications. That’s just the start—nonprofit software tools come in many varieties, offering support for marketing, event planning, form building, and much more.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Hundreds of ENGAGE articles have been written by outstanding leaders and subject matter experts across the social good community in 2023. Check out the articles below to see what our community has been most interested in this year. The post The 10 Most Popular ENGAGE Articles in 2023 first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 24, 2024

In their 2023 bbcon session , Blackbaud University instructors Chrissy Haskell and Henry Wiencek walked attendees through their favorite dashboard functionality. Review the parts and data that make up your dashboards regularly and decide if the information is still serving you. Are you going too fast? Is there enough air in your tires?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 24, 2024

As I compiled this year’s list of workplace trends, it became clear to me that 2024 will likely be a tumultuous year for employers and employees alike. What are the issues that will impact the world of work this year? Take action : Keep a close eye on legal rules that will continue to be introduced and finalized in 2024.

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Candid

JANUARY 13, 2023

It’s that time again—Words to Avoid, 2023. Although this year, perhaps more than others, we should maybe call it “Words to Avoid …and some other words to pause before using, do additional research, and then decide whether or not to use.” Not as catchy? Okay, we’ll stick with what we have. Brainstorm.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

Today, around 54% of donors worldwide prefer to give online with a credit or debit card, and online revenue has consistently grown each year over the past several years. Although, most nonprofits don’t have enough free time to allocate to the program, which is why they outsource the work to professional Google Grants agencies.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In this blog, we share details about the changes, their implications, and the thinking that went into making them. The government’s recent proposal for updating the 1997 standards – open for public comment until April 12, 2023! In line with that goal, Candid recently made refinements to the way we collect data about race and ethnicity.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 30, 2023

Over the years, many other sports adopted the term “hat trick,” and it is now used colloquially for any achievement—athletic or otherwise—accomplished in threes. Over the years, many other sports adopted the term “hat trick,” and it is now used colloquially for any achievement—athletic or otherwise—accomplished in threes.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

It was mid-August 2023—only days after the devasting fires on Maui that destroyed an entire town and left many missing. Through hurricanes, fires, floods, the pandemic, and more, Two Ten awards millions of dollars in emergency relief each year, and they rely 100% on donor dollars to do it. Everyone on the island suffered a loss.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

How Finance and Programs Work Together During this initial step, it is critical that the project manager—whoever is designated that role within the organization—reviews the 2 CFR 200 Internal Control requirements. Consider this your grants compliance checklist. What policies and procedures are in place to oversee subawards and contractors?

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

In this article, we review 4 SEO tips, both tried and true and new to level up your search engine marketing strategy. . Officially, so in 2023 when user information will no longer be collected through Google Chrome (the world’s most popular internet browser). . Improve Your Nonprofit’s SEO in 2022. What is first-party data? .

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

So if you have to leave early or maybe you just want to review the content later on, don’t worry. We do these webinars just about every Thursday throughout the year. So check that out if you’re interested, maybe you’re shopping for a new solution before the end of the year, you can go to our website.

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