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What to know about U.S. nonprofit sector demographics 

Candid

What’s the demographic composition of the U.S. The report aims to increase transparency about diversity in the sector, highlight key findings at the macro level, and offer a snapshot and baseline with which to track efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. nonprofit sector demographics appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Demographics via Candid: A data-driven approach to encourage equitable funding practices

Candid

By better understanding the demographic profile of those organizations that are—and are not—receiving funding, we can more closely track if they are representative of the communities they serve and whether they are getting the support they need to deliver on their missions. Introducing Demographics via Candid.

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Data to support the relentless pursuit of racial equity 

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This was a considerable commitment, but many in the sector saw a need to measure the impact and effectiveness of such funding—specifically, whether the funds were going to nonprofits led by communities of color or to more traditional, white-led institutions. The best way to answer these questions is to measure and analyze consistent data.

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Advancing racial equity for effective environmental grantmaking 

Candid

EGA has a long-standing history that includes more than 10 years of data collaboration with Candid, to support their Tracking the Field (TTF) research program. The stakes are high, but there’s good news: EGA has leveraged the vast reach of Candid’s demographic data to help unlock critical insights for equity in environmental philanthropy.

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bbcon 2023: The Must-Attend Grantmaking Sessions for Leaders

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When you are working on a tough issue or an innovative solution, sometimes it helps to learn from others who have tackled that problem or are working on a similar idea. From gathering demographic data to understanding your grantees’ experiences, grantmaking organizations have been working through many multifaceted conundrums this year.

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How to be efficiently trendy  

Candid

But time is always an issue. As we experience an ongoing shift toward equity-centered grantmaking, some foundations are seeking demographic data on their grantees and nonprofit communities to track, measure, and make informed decisions about the diversity within their grantmaking portfolios. This piece has two purposes.

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Don’t Fear Your Dirty Data

Association Analytics

You have identified your data issues and prioritized what data fields to address first. Measure Progress: Stay on top of your data. Set a baseline and keep track of the progress you are making. Create a glossary to track and communicate official terms and definitions. Put a plan in place for data quality.

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