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

Candid

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. The process and timing of asking nonprofits for demographic data matters.

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New courses address barriers to demographic data collection 

Candid

Now with over 100 partners , and nearly 60,000 organizations sharing data, the Demographics via Candid campaign is going strong. In the process, we have noticed there are some common concerns and barriers that tend to come up on the road to better demographic data.

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Demographics via Candid: One year in 

Candid

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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Trust-based considerations for demographic data

Candid

However, when it came time to implement these programs, another major challenge came to light: they didn’t have existing relationships with BIPOC organizations. Demographic data can help funders advance equity both through identifying BIPOC-led grantees, and through assessing their current funding gaps and biases.

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Four Steps to Align Data with Your Mission and Goals

Association Analytics

But you want to make sure those decisions deliver outcomes that support your goals. And yet, the ability to use data to serve your association’s mission has never been more important and timely. Formulate SMART Goals. For example, your organization may have a 2021 goal of “increasing membership.”

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The Use of AI in Fundraising: Maximizing Donations with Data-Driven Asks

Nonprofit Tech for Good

It does this by finding the best timing, messaging, and asking amounts for each donor. Gain insights into donor behavior, understand stakeholder preferences, and more, while freeing up time for relationship-building. They are key for maximizing fundraising effectiveness and achieving goals. Personalized requests are crucial.

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Your Guide to Year-End Fundraising Best Practices

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The end of the year is a critical time for nonprofit fundraising. A well-crafted year-end fundraising plan helps nonprofits define clear and specific fundraising goals, identify potential donors, and tailor their messaging better to resonate with their supporters.

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