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Collecting demographic data: Nonprofits value transparency but need support

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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.

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What’s trending? Top subject searches in Candid nonprofit profiles 

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Have you ever wondered what the funders, donor advisors, and other industry professionals who use Candid nonprofit profiles are searching for? Candid users conduct more than 100,000 searches of nonprofit profiles on average each month, most commonly by keyword, subject area, and geography.

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Highlighting nonprofits that put equity into practice

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These ratings, powered by nonprofit profile data provided voluntarily to Candid, assess where organizations are in their journey to prioritizing equity in their operations and pursuit of their missions. . This information is collected alongside staff and board demographic data via nonprofit profiles. How does it work? .

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Advancing racial equity for effective environmental grantmaking 

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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.

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

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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?

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Defining equitable access begins at home 

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Through Go for the Gold , a promotion we made permanent last year, organizations with budgets under $1 million can access Foundation Directory for free when they maintain a Gold Seal of Transparency through their Candid nonprofit profile. The post Defining equitable access begins at home appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Get ready for GivingTuesday with a cohesive digital campaign 

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By filling out your Candid nonprofit profile on GuideStar, you can ensure your digital presence is up to date and prioritize creating content to share on GivingTuesday. Update your nonprofit profile on Candid’s GuideStar. With all that traffic, it’s important to make sure your profile is up to date. Check basic information.