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Community foundations: Donor-advised fund grants outpaced contributions in 2022 

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In my last article , I examined some of the key findings from the latest CF Insights survey , conducted annually by the Council on Foundations to track trends in community foundation activity and growth. DAFs represented 32% of all assets held by the more than 220 community foundations in the 2022 survey — $38 billion in over 50,000 accounts.

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Leveraging data to better serve under-resourced communities 

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Forward-looking nonprofit organizations know that leveraging data is key to determining where a community’s unmet needs are, securing resources to address those needs, and advocating for more effective policies. In 2020, CASL began administering annual client surveys focused on social determinants of health.

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Closing racial wealth gaps with community land trusts 

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According to the Lincoln Institute for Land Policy , there are now over 300 community land trusts in the U.S. We’re working with our partners to apply a racial equity and inclusion lens in revising their community land trust policies and practices.

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Philanthropic collaboratives are finding ways to more effectively measure impact

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In a 2022 survey, nearly 70% of respondents cited building measurement, evaluation, and learning capabilities as a critical area in which they would like to invest. Photo credit: JohnnyGreig via Getty Images The post Philanthropic collaboratives are finding ways to more effectively measure impact appeared first on Candid Blog.

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How to Create a Volunteer Handbook Your Volunteers Will Use

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If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. Staff: Provide an organizational chart with photos and enough information about each person’s role so volunteers can find the person they are looking for.

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Auction Management: Managing Your Items

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That’s why your nonprofit needs its own auction item management policies. You can survey supporters or see what other nonprofits have sold successfully. Write item descriptions and take photos as items come in. When it comes to the item photos, you want these to match the quality of your descriptions.

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Doing good with AI tools: Navigating ethical considerations for the social sector 

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A recent Salesforce survey found that more than a quarter of respondents are using AI tools at work, more than half of whom are using AI that is not approved by their organizations, including in the social sector. Candid has established AI policies for staff, one of which is that AI outputs must be verified for truth and accuracy.

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