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The Top 3 Charity Rating & Badge Programs for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Heather Mansfield , founder and editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good Seventy-two percent of individuals say that the presence of a charity rating badge increases their likelihood of giving. It’s worth noting that Charity Navigator, Candid, and GreatNonprofits are only available to nonprofits based in the United States.

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What’s trending? Top subject searches in Candid nonprofit profiles 

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Have you ever wondered what the funders, donor advisors, and other industry professionals who use Candid nonprofit profiles are searching for? Candid users conduct more than 100,000 searches of nonprofit profiles on average each month, most commonly by keyword, subject area, and geography.

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11 Nonprofits Utilizing the New Twitter Profile Design

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The vast majority of nonprofits have yet to utilize the new Twitter profile design that was launched on September 18. charity: water :: @ charitywater. HOW TO: Upgrade Your Nonprofit’s Twitter Profile to the New Design. Greenpeace Australia :: @ GreenpeaceAustP. Jude Children’s Research Hospital :: @ StJude.

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10 LinkedIn Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In the last few years, Microsoft has rebuilt LinkedIn working out many of the kinks and bugs that made it frustrating to use, and has launched a suite of new tools and functionality for LinkedIn Pages , Profiles , and Groups. LinkedIn Profiles. Strangely, nonprofits have been slow to embrace LinkedIn.

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5 Oculus Quest Tips for Nonprofits New to the Metaverse

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Similar to a first Google search or email sent, or your first friend request received on Facebook, your first exploration of VR is once-in-a-technological-revolution experience. Profile : Select your profile image to access your profile. The first-time experience is very unique and shouldn’t be rushed.

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Understanding how California AB 488 impacts online charitable fundraising

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While AB 488 is a California law, it could impact all charities in the United States that solicit donations in California, not just those headquartered in the state. Each charity based outside of California has to make its own determination whether it has to register in California based on its activities.

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It’s Giving Season. Here’s how to donate wisely.

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Focus on the mission Now that you’ve determined the type of charity you want to support, it’s time to research their mission. To find this information, head to the search on Candid’s GuideStar and type in the name of the organization. You can also check a nonprofit’s profile to see if it has a Candid Seal of Transparency.

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