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Demographics via Candid: One year in 

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In February 2023, we officially launched Demographics via Candid , an initiative that empowers nonprofits to share their demographic data one time, through the Candid profile, where it can be accessed and reused by funders and other stakeholders across the field.

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International Leadership, Women’s Issues, and Branding—A Conversation With Allison K. Summers, CAE

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Talking with leaders who work on a global playing field is a great opportunity to see our own environment from a different perspective. The 98 to 99 percent female demographic makes for a unique environment. The post <strong>International Leadership, Women’s Issues, and Branding—A Conversation With Allison K.

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Demographics via Candid: Building a movement to promote equity in the social sector

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A lack of standardized demographic data not only hinders our collective work to create a more equitable sector; it also requires nonprofits to take time away from their mission-driven work to respond to disparate requests by funders for this information.

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Stay the Course Through Changing Weather—Strategic Advice From Association CEOs 

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Success belongs to organizations that adapt to a shifting environment. Are there conditions or issues that are impeding your ability to excel as a leader or to manage your staff? What activities would make your association better prepared to respond to changes in your members’ needs and the business environment? Know your type.

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Connecting the dots: Fighting for equity through a data partnership 

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When the Supreme Court gutted race-conscious admissions last summer and the American Alliance for Equal Rights followed with a lawsuit against the Fearless Fund, some in the philanthropic sector feared that demographic data had become a potential liability. It also provides a quantitative baseline to evaluate and build upon equity strategies.

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Onboarding the Board—Your Opportunity to Promote Peak Performance

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Less than stellar board performance might not have been an issue. So how do you maintain the high level of board performance required to succeed in a disruptive business environment? Don’t muddle trivialities, like how to fill out a reimbursement form, with significant issues like these. Requirements for meeting attendance.

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Hire Fresh Talent—But Before You Shop, Check the Fridge

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In this competitive environment, the impact that people make on brand and culture has never been more important. Even if the job market becomes more advantageous to employers, post-pandemic job seekers are intensely focused on issues that go beyond compensation and benefits. This is a unique time for the association community.