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Who is sharing nonprofit demographic data with Candid? 

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The chart below compares the proportion of nonprofits by subject area overall (in blue) with that of the subset of nonprofits sharing demographic data (in orange). Nonprofits supporting the environment and animals are similarly overrepresented. The subject area is based on the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE).

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

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foundations in a given year (see chart below). Why we use the Foundation 1000 sets for trends analysis As illustrated in the chart above, the Foundation 1000s’ grantmaking is much more stable over time compared to the broader grant data set. This is an important step given the largest grants will have an outsized impact on trend lines.

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New and Improved Data Visualization Tool: Maps for Media Funding

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Nonprofit data nerds will love this new resource from Media Impact Funders and Foundation Center called “ Foundation Maps for Media Funding ,” a free, interactive mapping and research tool that shows the full scope of philanthropically funded media projects worldwide since 2009. Select details for more grant detail.

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Methods for Facilitating Innovation in Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The curriculum was based on their “ Innovating for People ” design methods recipe book and “ taxonomy for innovation.” This reminds me of a similar technique I’ve used in face-to-face workshops over the years where you set up small groups to work at a flip chart and brainstorm ideas. Round Robin.

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So Now What? Finding Funding for Your Nonprofit

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Based on years of biannual report analysis, I find that annual budget, mission focus, and service area, in that order, have the most impact on an organization's grantseeking experience. Next, you need to look at the funder types that are most likely to support your organization. Organizational age and U.S. Mission Focus.

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Which Social Networking Analysis Term Best Describes Virgin America?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The next exercise participants worked in small groups using a low-tech method to "doodle out" their networks (magic markers and flip chart paper.) This exercise reminded me of an exercise I used to do in workshops 12 years ago with nonprofits to introduce the Internet, " Draw A Picture of the Intern et ". The tools. Low-Tech Approaches.