Candid

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Following frustrating pandemic-related delays, the IRS released around a million Form 990 files in May 2023, providing crucial data to offer a more complete picture of nonprofit compensation. Before we dig into a few of the report’s key takeaways, let’s pause to explain where all this additional information came from.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2021

The reality is, whether you are trying to grow a new file or stop attrition on your existing file, there’s no better way to obtain and keep new donors than with a well-executed donor acquisition program. The goal is to walk away from this stage with a clear picture of who you are trying to reach. But where do you start? .

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Blue Fox

MARCH 14, 2022

So, we're putting on our hard hat and going to work for them to: Amend and correct previous year tax return filings (sometimes for bigger refunds) Assist with IRS nastygrams and correspondence to find a resolution Provide an understanding of payment options when large balances are due Help folks understand their tax situation in a big picture way Devise (..)

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

With just a little digging—using the tools and resources I will share in this blog—you will be able to get a picture of who donates to a particular nonprofit. Private foundations, including private corporate foundations, must publicly disclose all of their grants in their annual tax filings. But don’t get discouraged.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

It’s certain that jobs, which are ubiquitous in the current economy, will disappear in the same way that file clerks and gas station attendants have vanished. Big picture thinkers who can execute the details. The technology promises to upend the way business operates. Yet no one is sure how that new reality will unfold.

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Candid

JANUARY 4, 2023

The information gathered through Demographics via Candid will also contribute to a universal picture of the sector and how it is working to encourage more equitable funding practices. Through Demographics via Candid, nonprofits are encouraged by partners to enter their demographic information—one time— in their Candid profile.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The Q2 2022 Fundraising Effectiveness Project paints a concerning picture. A donor acquisition strategy is essential to every nonprofit’s sustainability because adding new donors to the file will offset donor attrition and provide a new pipeline for future major donors. You’ll recruit better donors who will stay on file longer.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 20, 2021

Compliance is fairly straightforward on the federal level, but according to Labyrinth’s overview on state filing requirements , processes at the state level vary and can change quickly. There are major penalties for non-compliant nonprofits, ranging from late filing fees to revocation of your nonprofit status.

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2022

Social Sector Dashboard to provide these valuable, big-picture insights. However, earned income—as defined for organizations filing the 990—is an expansive category that includes not only revenue from the sale of goods or services rendered but also government contracts, and other forms of revenue that are not grants and donations. .

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TechImpact

JANUARY 1, 2014

It is important to look at the ‘big picture’ to avoid simply jumping at the latest tech, just because it is the latest tech. But storing certain files that are often shared on a cloud might be an interesting solution to the problem. What makes doing your work annoying or difficult? Probably not.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 12, 2014

I was an expert witness for the National Federation of the Blind (which had joined HathiTrust as a defendant) in the district court case, and Benetech filed an amicus brief in the HathiTrust appeal case supporting the decision of the district court. For those individuals, gaining access to the HDL’s image files?in only files?is

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

These insights can give you a clear picture of what parts of your website — pages, images, forms, buttons — are working to drive conversions and which ones need some help. An event is any kind of action a user performs on your website, such as clicking a button, downloading a file, or submitting a form. What was the navigation journey?

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Candid

JULY 27, 2023

Specifically, in 2020, we ramped up efforts to identify, verify, and ingest very recent grants from news sources and other websites rather than simply waiting for the IRS to release Form 990 filings. It’s contributed to a broader picture of philanthropic giving by including more—and more recent and in-depth—data.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The result is a refreshed site that gives a more complete picture of past funding and allows for stronger comparisons over time. . Applying this broader definition of racial equity to the full set of grants on Candid’s racial equity site yields a more complete picture of how this funding has grown over the past decade. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2012

You can simply crop a photo to fit the new dimensions (849 x 413) or even upload a regular picture and do the auto-cropping thing. For those with a tiny bit of experience with Photoshop looking to do a bit more here are a few PSD files that you can use to create and view mock-ups. Download Facebook Timeline Cover PSD file.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 13, 2017

There are some great plugins available that will automatically reduce the file size of your photos and other imagery (without reducing their quality), and make them load faster. And the programs do their work as you upload pictures, so there’s nothing extra for you to do. htaccess” file. Think about image optimization.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 28, 2023

A podcast is basically a coded feed of XML that lists the information about your podcast, titles, descriptions and a link to where the MP3 audio file lives. Once this file is downloaded by a user’s device, your ability to track what they do with that file falls off of a cliff. Ways to measure a podcast's success!

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 4, 2023

Or a note that thanks you for your gift, tells you that he spent it on a new video game, mentions how hard and fun the game is, and includes a picture of him while he’s playing the game? A quick note: These image files are larger than they look! A thank-you note that just says “Thank you for the present?” The same goes for your donors!

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DipJar

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Your moves management team may not have the time to uncover these insights from the massive files of donor data you have on hand. External data, also called third-party data, includes compilations of data sets from external sources that help give you a more complete picture of your constituency. Target the right communication channels.

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DipJar

MARCH 21, 2022

Picture this: You’re taking a shot in the dark with a potential donor. SEC and FEC filings: Filings from the Securities and Exchange Commission can provide information on a potential donor’s stock ownership, whereas filings from the Federal Election Commission can help you learn more about a donor’s political contributions.

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Byte Technology

JUNE 13, 2017

First there’s the Image Widget, which allows users to add a picture to a sidebar without having to use a plugin or write custom HTML. And finally there’s the Audio Widget which (you guessed it) allows you to upload audio files such as MP3s and WAVs into the HTML5 audio player.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2022

Do you need to pull reports and CSV files from several different systems to get a holistic view of your income streams and expenses? Break out information and use charts to visualize bigger picture concepts, such as changes in spending categories over time. Ensure the budget is presentable : You have worked hard on the budget.

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

It is different for different mediums. Think about size of final screen. Online video screen size is different than a big screen. Know how much data storage you need.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

People love live video as a way to interact in real-time with the nonprofits they care about, ask questions, and get a fuller picture of the humans behind the brand. . Instagram Live is a perfect way to lift the veil on your work and bring people deeper into the fold. Amirah, Inc.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Gives you a comprehensive picture from start to finish of your entire process and helps eliminate redundant and potentially conflicting data issues. The collection of financial and non-financial data to support the new reporting and 990 filing requirements. Streamline processes. Automate, simplify grant compliance. ?Access

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 25, 2021

While you may not have time to go that deep in your file, don’t underestimate the power of a thank you and quick connection. There is one organization we work with that calls every donor in their entire organization each summer to thank them and build the relationship with that donor. They even do this with those donors who gave $5! .

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Fundraising Test Relationship Review 122

Whole Whale

JANUARY 27, 2022

DIY Multimedia tools to create social content Canva for nonprofits – pictures dominate social comms and a good canva template can go a long way. Remember, any ZOOM call can be recorded for audio in two channels, that file can then be sent to this service and translated in minutes. Social Media Tools.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Evernote lets me organize files, web sites, pictures, audio, and notes, from any device. If I see conference signage I want Anna to use at the next NTC, I snap a picture and save it in my NTC notebook. Another resource that lets you work on the files you want, when you want, is Dropbox. That is all, and that is enough.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester added a banner image with cute pictures of children. You should also run images through an image optimizer to reduce their file size. Banner images and background images will be larger files so it’s especially important that these images are optimized. Pet Resource Center of Kansas City.

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sgEngage

MAY 22, 2023

You can use the system to also keep tabs on the flow of submitted items, such as receipts and invoices, or encourage users to upload the files themselves. Create a story with your data through visualizations and summary pages to help your leadership see the entire financial picture.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

Inside naked light bulbs reveal bare cinder-block walls, stained concrete floors, desks and filing cabinets. And don’t forget to look at the photo gallery, which features some great pictures taken by Benetech’s Communications Director Ann Harrison. Above all there is the musty odor of decaying paper. Check out the whole story here.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 17, 2011

It is important to note that higher unsubscribe rates are often indicative of a highly responsive email file because both responding and unsubscribing indicate that people are opening and reading emails – so an organization with higher unsubscribe rates often also sees higher response rates.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Excel is great with numbers, but it is very inflexible and cant be used for tracking trends, relationships and does not show the big picture. Also, the file is landlocked, unless the most recent version is emailed for reference.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

2) The Mexican data from the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report paints a picture of the average individual donor in Mexico: She is under the age of 45, gives in micro-amounts ($100 USD annually), and most likely to be politically centrist-to-liberal. Does this data match what you see on the ground in Mexico?

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 23, 2024

Unlike a product vendor or technology support specialist, your consulting partner can dedicate the time to truly understand your nonprofit and assist in comprehending how your technology can fit into the bigger picture of your organization.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

or “I love filing so much! Even if shoveling soil or filing reports is their volunteer role, chances are they’re with you because they believe in the higher purpose of your nonprofit: the mission. They need to see the bigger picture and their place in impacting the people you serve. That’s why I volunteer.”

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 11, 2022

Picture this: you’re the executive director of a small but fast-growing arts and culture nonprofit organization. A donor management system is like a really big filing cabinet that lives in the cloud and tracks everything about your organization. This post was originally published on 7/29/2019 and updated on 8/11/2022.

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