article thumbnail

Collecting demographic data: Nonprofits value transparency but need support

Candid

Candid began collecting demographic data from nonprofit organizations in July 2019, encouraging them to share information on their leadership, staff, and board members on their nonprofit profiles. Among organizations that did not share demographic data, 65% were unaware that this section of their profile was incomplete.

article thumbnail

Volunteer Week: Orientation for Your Leadership

Greater Giving

Equipping them with volunteer orientation knowledge ensures they understand the value proposition of volunteers and can champion: Effective Volunteer Recruitment: Board members and committee members can leverage their networks to attract skilled volunteers. This allows for open discussion, brainstorming, and knowledge sharing.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Advancing racial equity for effective environmental grantmaking 

Candid

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. The largest environmental nonprofits are slower to diversify their leadership demographics compared to large nonprofits in general.

Effective 104
article thumbnail

Highlighting nonprofits that put equity into practice

Candid

In 2019, Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy and Equity in the Center to advance the field’s knowledge by asking nonprofits about specific practices that build a culture of racial equity and inclusion within their organization. This information is collected alongside staff and board demographic data via nonprofit profiles.

Practice 105
article thumbnail

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

.orgSource

Can you accurately describe your membership demographics? Could you develop a profile of member wants/needs in each demographic group? But they share a common enthusiasm for bold ideas, new knowledge, and an adventurous approach to business. What personality traits do you look for when you hire staff? To the organization?

Advice 170
article thumbnail

Build a Board for the Digital Future

.orgSource

It’s not just a question of demographics. If you asked me to name the most important requirement, I would say it’s the enthusiasm to learn—to keep growing despite challenges and to devour knowledge for its own sake. Although there are still groups that look too much alike, every association is a brighter rainbow than it once was.

Digital 221
article thumbnail

Highlights from Candid’s most popular philanthropic resources in 2023?

Candid

As the saying goes, “knowledge is power.” Candid’s Issue Lab is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing social sector knowledge. It also examines the findings from its comprehensive assessment of New York City’s nonprofits’ leadership demographics.

Resource 119