Candid

MAY 9, 2024

Increasing homeownership rates to close the racial wealth gap One of the biggest drivers of family wealth is homeownership. Yet, the Black homeownership rate is about 30 percentage points lower than the white homeownership rate, a gap that has not narrowed substantially in the last 20 years.

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Candid

JULY 5, 2022

Every January, Candid surveys large U.S. Overall giving dollars increased from FYE 2020 to 2021 by 12% among 519 survey respondents who provided funding data for both years. Just over half (53%) of all surveyed foundations increased their giving in FYE 2021 compared to FYE 2020, and about a quarter (28%) reported declines in giving.

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Foundation Giving Change Survey 105

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

By Stephanie Kanak , Content Strategist at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. We surveyed over 700 nonprofits to find out what advice they’d give themselves and others about fundraising in the new normal. Many of the nonprofits we surveyed did that with great success.

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Survey Virtual Nonprofit Sponsor 337

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As a grants manager, you know how important it is to have a clear and efficient grantee application process. You can ask your grantees for feedback through surveys, interviews, focus groups, or informal conversations. This means that they may have more options and choices when it comes to applying for grants.

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Application Leadership Grant Philanthropy 89

Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

An example of a KPI could be the number of surveys completed after an event. This is a measurable number that could be adapted if the survey needed to be given in different formats. Unsurprisingly, most organizations collect data through forms, questionnaires, surveys, databases, and customer relationship management systems.

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Data Metrics Measure Goal 101

sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

Some examples: Employee retention rate Absenteeism rate Employee satisfaction, quantified on a questionnaire or survey Free Guide Development Plan Toolkit Download Now Utilizing Effective Data Tools Many nonprofits started out as a grassroots group with a dream and some bootstraps. This is how you show what success looks like.

Measure 88

Measure Help Analysis Metrics 88

Candid

MAY 4, 2023

Given these results, we can say that organizations working in all subject areas are sharing demographic data with Candid but that there are discrepancies in demographic data sharing rates across these various subjects. iv In comparison, the sharing rate for all other staffing levels is below 60%. Source: Candid, 2023.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2022

Google Ad Grants are a terrific fundraising and marketing tool that Google makes available to nonprofits and charities. So what are Google Ad Grants ? A Google Grant provides $10,000 each month to nonprofits to spend on Google Search ads. Google Grants can be a great fundraising option for almost all nonprofits.

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Google Grant Guide Nonprofit 348

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Sort through online organizational data (Google analytics, email open rates) to see if there are insights, trends, and patterns that could be used to improve operations. Is the donor renewal rate low? Can you survey nonrenewing donors to see why they didn’t renew? Help edit or review grant proposals and grant reports.

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Fundraising Mail Law Donation 344

Candid

JANUARY 14, 2022

Lewis Prize for Music announces 2022 music education grants. The Lewis Prize for Music has announced grants totaling more than $2 million in support of efforts to provide young people with music education, strengthen their communities, and put music at the center of efforts to advance racial equity. January 13, 2022. January 12, 2022.

Los Angeles 52

Los Angeles New York City San Francisco New Jersey 52

Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

According to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study, over half of association professionals say investing in business intelligence and data analytics is a top priority, yet only one-third would rate their organization’s data as excellent or very good. What is the state of your association’s data? Use the best tools.

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Associations Data Benefit Practice 136

ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 26, 2022

For nonprofit organizations, this means increased program outcomes leading to community awareness, funding from donors or grants, and increased employee morale. Stakeholders that may require special accommodations should be taken into consideration to increase participation rates. Seek diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 18, 2021

I do so many things in this job (grants, donor comms, events, etc.) Welcome emails have a 91.43% open rate. Welcome emails can create an 86% lift in unique open rate. Welcome emails can create an 86% lift in unique open rate. Welcome email read rates are 42% higher than the average email. What do you recommend?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

My colleagues, Maddie Grant and Jamie Notter, have just published a new book, “ The Non-Obvious Guide to Employee Engagement (For Millennials, Boomers, and Everyone Else) which provides a wealth of practical information and strategies. So, why are we spinning our wheels?

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Culture Grant Survey Guide 97

Candid

MAY 4, 2022

Based on Philea’s recent analysis of surveys, in-depth interviews, and meetings with European foundations, we’ve seen how the pandemic has had significant implications for the way philanthropy operates in Europe. Two years after the start of the pandemic, vaccination rates still vary from 0.6% in the DRC and 1.4%

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Europe Case Study Fund Practice 98

Candid

APRIL 25, 2023

In positive news, EGA’s report found that environmental grantees are showing higher adoption rates for 10 out of the 14 equity strategies ii outlined in Candid’s demographic data survey, compared to nonprofits across all subject areas. It also allows them to measure their progress toward their 30% equitable funding goal.

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Effective Demographics Philanthropy United States 104

Candid

AUGUST 25, 2021

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is making a bold and public move to use Candid’s GuideStar profile and demographic survey to track data from grant applicants and recipients. Brad: Why did you decide to use Candid’s GuideStar profiles and demographic data survey instead of creating something from scratch?

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Data Conversation Demographics Profile 105

Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

This year, the report features survey responses from 1,250 nonprofit employees at the manager level and above. The survey’s aim is to better understand: The biggest challenges nonprofits face today and in the future. Obviously, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll in countless ways, and the survey results back that up.

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Trend Report United Kingdom Australia 111

sgEngage

MARCH 14, 2023

For more established organizations, it may be worth surveying your donors to ask if they would be open to occasionally receiving AI communications. For a grassroots nonprofit, this tool would save staff valuable time and serve as a teaching tool for early-career fundraisers.

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Tools Fundraising Donor Exercise 70

Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Now, let’s say that, during a proposed budget review, you notice that the board has cut funding for a top-rated yearly educational program with your constituents. Surveys can be a great tool for this. Metric Formula or Method Outcome achievement rate This is the percentage of attempted outcomes successfully achieved.

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Guide Business Support Metrics 52

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Do you suffer from survey fatigue? It seems that a new survey pops up every day, sent to you by organizations, businesses, advertisers, pollsters, and opinion analysts. Surveys are often an advertising gimmick, a marketing ploy, or a general nuisance. So when, and why, should you invest your time in survey participation?

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Survey Voice Benchmark Comparison 52

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2022

However, if boards and upper management do not prioritize human capitol recruitment and retention with proper funding, then the result is often high turnover rates and lack of skilled leaders. Human capital should be viewed as the most important resource and be supported as such. Compensation. Recruiting strategy.

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Skills Colorado Retention Rate 52

Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

In July 2020, Candid published a blog post examining the many surveys inquiring about social sector organizations’ needs in light of COVID-19. In the year since the outbreak, we have continued to track surveys from around the globe. This blog presents several common insights generated through these surveys.

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Rhode Island Impact Turkey Survey 75

Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2023

In March of 2023, Qgiv surveyed over 290 nonprofit fundraisers and more than 2,000 donors to learn how fundraising professionals can realistically raise more for their organization with fewer resources. From 2019 to 2020, 68% of surveyed nonprofits increased their fundraising revenue, according to Qgiv’s Navigating The Unknown Report.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Impact Report Giving 52

Qgiv

AUGUST 18, 2023

In March of 2023, Qgiv surveyed over 290 nonprofit fundraisers and more than 2,000 donors to learn how fundraising professionals can realistically raise more for their organization with fewer resources. From 2019 to 2020, 68% of surveyed nonprofits increased their fundraising revenue, according to Qgiv’s Navigating The Unknown Report.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Impact Report Giving 52

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

If you have any gaps in your data, consider sending out surveys to collect more information on how audience members prefer to hear from your nonprofit and what type of content they’re most interested in consuming. Plus, by applying for the Google Ad Grant program , you can gain access to a $10,000 stipend to spend on Google Ads every month.

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Digital Marketing Create Social Media 59

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

For example, a nonprofit offering services to the formerly incarcerated may analyze recidivism rates and tweak its programs to offer improved counseling and intervention solutions. Funders may also explicitly ask for impact assessment data as part of their grant application and reporting processes. Constituent-Reported Improvements.

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Statistics Stats Program Management 52

Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

What’s more, 39% of surveyed companies indicated plans to expand their workplace giving programs in the next two years. In fact, according to a survey conducted by The Conference Board ESG Center , 94% of major U.S. Plenty of companies also offer volunteer grants to drive impact even further!

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Trend Examples Giving Ratio 52

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 31, 2017

A few weeks ago, we talked about why feedback surveys are a helpful tool to help towards success. This got our wheels turning and made us prompted us to talk about specifically what you can do to get the most back from feedback surveys. If you’re asking questions willy-nilly, then your survey’s going to turn out pretty useless.

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Survey Question Attitude Volunteer 28

sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

As birth rates decline and populations age, the effects on enrollment numbers, funding, and institutional sustainability become increasingly pronounced. With fewer young individuals entering the age cohort traditionally associated with college attendance, institutions face the risk of lower enrollment rates.

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Education Student Award University 77

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Then, you can increase your retention rate and create a stronger base of support. . Bloomerang customers have the advantage of leveraging a donor database solution designed by fundraising experts to help nonprofits improve donor retention rates and raise additional funds. Engage your volunteers. Thoughts from Bloomerang customers.

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Story Examples Learning Tips 79

NTEN

JANUARY 26, 2021

According to a survey of nonprofit leaders , 50% reported only three months of operating revenue, and nearly 20% only have a month of financial leeway. Maintain Government Grant Eligibility. For example, government grants often require onerous record-keeping and reporting. Demonstrate Donor Impact.

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Practice Time Demonstration Government 64

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

And yet, in the 2022 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey , the Nonprofit Finance Fund found that 71 percent of respondents said that the need for their services increased during the pandemic. This thought has led nonprofits to shy away from building up their cash because it might weaken their position in grant applications.

Nonprofit 60

Nonprofit Fund Grant Money 60

Byte Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Drones are now being used for a seemingly endless array of practical, and even vital, purposes that we’ve already begun to take for granted. From sprawling corporate farms to small mom-and-pop vineyards, drones are being used to effectively measure the most important elements of crops, such as growth rates, pest infestations and more.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 23, 2022

Over the years, Salesforce has surveyed thousands of volunteers and nonprofits that have participated in the Pro Bono Program. To be effective in their work, which reduces the re-arrest rate from 76% to 3% for those they serve, they need to work in a time-sensitive manner. Thanks so much for the opportunity, Salesforce!”

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Companies Volunteer Impact Service 59

Qgiv

OCTOBER 26, 2022

High levels of engagement lead to effective stewardship plans , increasing retention rates over time, and overall successful supporter relations. essentially agree to match employee donations at a predetermined rate to qualifying nonprofit organizations. As a nonprofit fundraiser, you’re likely familiar with these ideas already.

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Gift Impact Donor Rate 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

The survey fundings are based on a sample nonprofit CEOs whose organizations are receiving funding from foundations giving at least $5 million annually in grants called the “Nonprofit Voice,” with 170 respondents answering the questions on this survey.

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Data Measure Sample Seattle 111