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Lessons learned: Using demographic data to move from intention to action 

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As more funders seek to use demographic data to inform their grantmaking decision-making, 125 partners have now joined the Demographics via Candid movement. The process and timing of asking nonprofits for demographic data matters. Collecting demographic data can lead to meaningful change.

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5 Reasons Why Social Media is Essential for Small Nonprofits

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Social media is one of the most accessible ways to promote your organization’s purpose because it’s easy to set up a profile and it’s free to get started. While it will require some staff or volunteer time to establish your presence and maintain your profile, it’s still a valuable resource to build into your nonprofit marketing strategy.

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How Nonprofits Can Use Instagram for Fundraising

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Start With the Right Profile Type. Instagram offers two account types — business and personal profiles. When creating an account for your nonprofit, you should choose a business profile over a personal one. Selecting a business profile will allow you to add “Nonprofit” to your bio.

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3 Ways to Assess Donor Giving Patterns to Boost Donations

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Review your donor demographics. An estimated $3 billion was donated to nonprofits in the U.S. The last day of the year is another major giving day as donors submit their final tax-deductible donations for the year. Assess metrics such as your email open rate or online donation rate to measure your success. December 31.

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Highlighting nonprofits that put equity into practice

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These ratings, powered by nonprofit profile data provided voluntarily to Candid, assess where organizations are in their journey to prioritizing equity in their operations and pursuit of their missions. . This information is collected alongside staff and board demographic data via nonprofit profiles.

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Introducing 2023 Candid Seals of Transparency 

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The best part: You can also leverage your profile as the perfect handout to showcase your programs and impact for in-person meetings with funders.  Become eligible for Apple Pay donations : If you are looking to give your supporters an additional way to donate to your mission, you are in luck. Publish  your changes.

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Virtual Fundraising: 5 Tips for Moving In-Person Auctions Online

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To maximize efforts and drive greater donations, below are some critical steps to keep in mind before jumping on this emerging trend in online fundraising. Additionally, with many businesses and services temporarily closed due to COVID-19, make sure to check on any restrictions on the donated item. 1) Get your auction list in check. .

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