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Fewer restrictions, greater impact: How Candid shifted to unrestricted support 

Candid

Candid did something bold in 2023: We asked that funders put their trust in us by providing unrestricted grant support for our planned mission-critical work—projects we believed would make the biggest impact for the sector at large. The report highlights declines in philanthropic support for historically Black colleges and universities.

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Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters As nonprofit professionals, we are all too familiar with the cycle of emergency fundraising. Segmenting new donors based on demographics, interests and preferred channels can enable more personalized outreach.

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5 Fundraising Trends to Watch for in 2024

Nonprofit Tech for Good

2) Recurring Donors and Giving Flexibility Recurring or sustaining-level donors are supporters who are excited to provide ongoing support and have a long-term impact on your organization, whether this is on a biweekly, monthly, or on a quarterly basis. Subscription style spending is also the norm for many consumers.

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Best Practices for Donor Acquisition and Retention Through Direct Mail

Bloomerang

It’s a great strategy to use because when you send solicitation letters via direct mail, you’re providing people with a tangible way to interact with your nonprofit and support your mission. Refer to the data. Consider both demographic and psychographic characteristics when defining your segments. Define your audience.

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ABFE and Candid partner on new research on Black leaders

Candid

There is a glaring gap in the representation of Black people in top positions in organizations, along with a general lack of resources, support, and opportunities for Black leaders and Black-focused organizations. What do we know about funding support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)? . About the research .

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The Power of Learning Analytics: Maximizing the Impact of Your Education Programs

Association Analytics

While enrollment numbers and completion rates provide surface-level insights, digging into learner behavior and demographics can uncover more valuable information like which courses hold the most value for which learners and the factors contributing to their success.

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The overhead myth: crash course to fundraising transparency

Candid

The overhead myth can lead to supporters who are hesitant to give , whether one-time donors, monthly givers , or grant funders. Overhead ratio essentially refers to the amount of a nonprofit’s budget that’s dedicated to overhead costs (i.e. Nonprofits currently provide financial information to supporters via the IRS Form 990.

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