Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Candid’s Issue Lab provides access to more than 33,000 philanthropic resources, which include reports, studies, surveys, and toolkits that cover a variety of issue areas and are contributed by social sector organizations from around the world. Expanding Equity: Inclusion & Belonging Guidebook , by the W.K.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The nonprofit sector is not the first or last entity shifting through the issue of impactful diversity, inclusion and equity within its organizations. Board diversity is an essential tool in broadening the impact of DEI in the nonprofit sector. Nonprofit performance increases with a board's high regard for the field being impacted.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 18, 2023

In today’s ever-changing landscape of nonprofit organizations, effective volunteer management is crucial for achieving impactful and sustainable results. Consider asking: Is there anything you would suggest we do differently to improve our impact in the community?

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

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. Listening and addressing barriers But now, I’m not worried.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

By Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE , Founder and CEO at The International Social Impact Institute and Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, adapting to the digital realm has become a pivotal challenge. Among the innovative tools that have garnered attention is ChatGPT.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Reflecting on the past success of your fundraising efforts while also learning about emerging fundraising trends can help you decide how to best allocate resources for the upcoming year. Fundraisers can create social media posts, promotional calendars, and other helpful resources to amplify the celebrity’s time and support!

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

Impact numbers are a great way to demonstrate the positive changes your organization has provided. But, to the outside world, impact numbers can be challenging to conceptualize. That’s why we recommend contextualizing your impact numbers with a powerful story.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 20, 2020

By Dana Bakich , founder and CEO of Positive Equation – a digital consultancy focused on equipping nonprofits with the tools and resources to build impactful digital strategies. Audience Insights: Look at your audience insights on Facebook and write down your key demographic information. Phase 2: Content, Cost & Creation.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Changing member demographics adds to the complexity.” One of the greatest current dangers in our space is squandering those resources by taking them for granted. Outreach to our communities can be swift, targeted, and designed for the highest impact. These EI competencies impact your organization’s interpersonal dynamics.

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

While I am happy to share my perspective, trends are, by nature, always changing and have varying impacts depending on your nonprofit’s function. Its second objective: providing suggestions for resources to stay up-to-date on trends that may affect your nonprofit. Did we miss a good resource? This piece has two purposes.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

From inflation to the increasing expectations of consumers and employees, to the continuously changing digital space, there are a lot of factors that might be currently impacting your association. What is the business impact of losing a handful of Product A purchases this year vs. losing a handful of Product B purchases?

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Whether your nonprofit is working to improve volunteer management or the success of your community outreach programs, you’re likely considering the impact of your planned or existing actions. . In this guide, we’ll answer the most frequently asked questions about nonprofit impact metrics, including: . Why Are Impact Metrics Important?

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

With no real sign of AI slowing down or fading away, it’s worth taking the time now to prepare your association for the impact and influence AI will have on your members and employees. AI’s Impact on Staff and Members Let’s say your team is on board with using AI, but you have no idea where to start.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

We’ve done the legwork and compiled the top ways Chat GPT and AI can help your team save resources, perform tasks, and raise more funds. For nonprofits, it’s proving to be a valuable resource for writing communications, deepening engagement with supporters, and fundraising.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 23, 2024

Celebrate and Empower: Volunteer Orientation for Your Board and Committees during Volunteer Week This Volunteer Week, let’s not only celebrate the incredible impact volunteers have on our organizations, but also empower our Board members and event committee members to be champions for volunteer engagement.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Inequitable access to funding in the social sector remains a persistent problem, negatively impacting our collective ability to do good. These organizations are typically under resourced and understaffed, without the bandwidth to manage time-consuming grant applications, reporting requirements, and DEI survey requests. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Partnerships with technology companies are driving AI4Good, providing their expertise, toolkits, and resources to work with nonprofits to integrate the use of AI. Transforming AI insights into real-world social impact requires advanced planning. . different demographics). . You can download and read the full report here.

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

Don’t try to accomplish 50 different initiatives that can create a land grab for resources. Can you accurately describe your membership demographics? Could you develop a profile of member wants/needs in each demographic group? Be “you” and do that well and in a very disciplined way. Provide “just-in-time” volunteering.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 8, 2021

In today’s world, organizations simply cannot afford to invest their time and limited resources in initiatives that do not demonstrably deliver outcomes that support their goals. And having the right combination of technology and human resources ensures you can get dependable reporting in this area. Brainstorm Leading Indicators.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore the significance of advancing equity in philanthropic grantmaking and discuss actionable steps that donors, organizations, and social changemakers can take to make a meaningful impact. This can help identify best practices, leverage resources more effectively, and avoid duplication of efforts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

With the entire world affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic fallout, the vital services and resources that nonprofits provide are in historically high demand. As resources may be limited, it’s best to target items that won’t take a lot of phone calls or research to request. 1) Get your auction list in check. .

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

An analysis of data from over 45,000 organizations that have shared demographic information about their CEOs’ race and gender in their Candid nonprofit profiles confirms the funding scarcity these leaders face. This disparity underscores what the leaders in the report say about the need for equitable support and resources. “I

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 1, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Maximizing Outreach: Why Nonprofits Need a Powerful Online Presence As a leader of a nonprofit, you know the importance of reaching your audience effectively and making the most of your limited resources. Resource Center Your website can be a dedicated space to assemble all your resources.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

They are wise stewards of our resources and visionaries who identify strategies for future growth. The matrix is a diagram that helps the board outline its current characteristics, pinpoints gaps in demographics or talent, and identifies what skills are needed in the future. How would you describe your board’s performance?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 23, 2022

also lack demographic, racial and ethnic diversity with less than 20% identifying as people of color. Research indicates workforce diversity is the cultural or demographic characteristics that makes employees unique, which is needed to effectively confront social issues and achieve social good. In 2017, 87% of the U.S.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

These reports help funders understand the impact of their grants and create accountability for grantees. Our development team then uses this resource as a reusable repository for all reporting requirements. Leverage existing resources. But they can also be time-consuming to put together, particularly for small nonprofits.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Your nonprofit mission statement is how you communicate your organization’s impact to supporters, clients, and the community at large. Mission statements are typically short and to the point, briefly communicating the nature of the organization’s work, impact , goals, and values. Are you working with new demographics?

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 25, 2023

Elevate Your Fundraising Event with SWAG: Tips and Resources As you gear up to create a memorable fundraising event, there’s one powerful tool you should have in your arsenal: SWAG. Share information about their demographics, interests, and preferences. Audience Description Describe your event’s target audience.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

Each time you consider adding to your team, it’s a choice that has a critical impact on your organization’s future. In this competitive environment, the impact that people make on brand and culture has never been more important. Whether it’s a restaurant, hotel, or doctor’s office, people create that five-star experience.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 6, 2021

For example, consider you’re a Spanish-speaking customer from a neighborhood that as of recently is facing a housing crisis due to COVID-impacted job losses. You find a local nonprofit in your community that you think might be able to help you find and utilize resources relating to rental assistance. Why does DEI matter?

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2021

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is making a bold and public move to use Candid’s GuideStar profile and demographic survey to track data from grant applicants and recipients. At the same time, there is an increased call for organizations to be transparent about the demographic makeup of our grantees.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

At Candid, we recognize that nonprofit leaders and fundraising professionals, particularly those working at small or under-resourced organizations, need access to the nonprofit training and resources that equip them to do good. Still, we know that our work is just beginning.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2023

In addition to saving time and resources, online giving options also provide you with a way to track donations and donor data in real-time, which can help you better understand your donor base and improve your fundraising strategies. This leaves you with more resources to zero in on your mission and the impact you’re making.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As the sector evolves, students aren’t always sure which available resources are the most sound to support our studies. More importantly, after paying tuition bills, we often struggle to find resources we can afford—free resources. . GuideStar . Candid’s GuideStar platform includes over 2.7 million nonprofits.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

By leveraging these insights, you can make the most of AI, ultimately leading to increased donations and greater impact. This includes providing them with educational resources and hands-on training. To mitigate this, work as a group to evaluate AI outputs across different demographic groups and address disparities.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Since many nonprofits are entering this space due to increased opportunities for federal funding , they can be overwhelmed with the requirements needed to prepare a thorough application and often lack resources, systems, or knowledge about how to be most successful. The clues are in the Request for Proposal (RFP) – let’s discuss!

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Forum One

JULY 15, 2021

our demographics and interest areas). This stage of personalization doesn’t require automation, and you can test and gauge impact by simply monitoring opens and click-through rates. What time and resources can you dedicate to personalization? Most consumers today expect an online experience that’s customized.

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