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A crash course on trends analysis using Candid’s Foundation 1000 data set 

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One of the most common reasons people analyze Candid’s grant data is to understand year-over-year giving trends in the sector. So, you may be surprised to learn that when we do trends analyses at Candid, we often don’t start with our full data set. These facets are captured in Candid’s Philanthropy Classification System.

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Need a New Grant Management System? 5 Tips for Selecting the Best GMS for Your Foundation

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If it’s time for you to start looking for a new grant management system, use this opportunity to evaluate your processes, figure out what needs to change, and find a solution that can growth with your organization. This includes reviewing your process documentation or creating it if necessary.

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

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Here we provide a snapshot of what’s been trending. and whether your profile might benefit from a review and update. These subject areas are derived from Candid’s Philanthropy Classification System. Photo credit: Pixels Effect via gettyimages The post What’s trending?

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MatrixMaxx 24.1 Release is Full of Visualizations and Dashboard Enhancements

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of MatrixMaxx , a leading Association Management System (AMS) that helps trade associations and professional societies manage their organizations better, have great member journeys, and be higher performing through data. These highly visual dashboard elements will give staff a new perspective on membership data and trends.

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Trends in Grantmaking: Putting Equitable Grantmaking into Practice

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Reviewing Internal Processes for Equity The first place to start is internally with your organization’s operations. Review your applications through an equity lens after each grant cycle. Yes, training on empathy and recognizing bias is important, but it needs to go deeper. Look for ways to add specificity and remove complexity.

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How to Set Up Your Nonprofit Accounting System RIGHT So it Helps You Grow

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When set up right, your nonprofit accounting system will help you manage your nonprofit and streamline processes like budgeting, projecting cash flow, and even hiring. The problem is that if you’re like most, you haven’t paid a lot of attention to your accounting system. Most people who start or lead nonprofits aren’t numbers people.

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Engagement Analytics 101: Setting Your Association Up for Success

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It’s important to note that engagement scoring should not act as a grading system for either your members or your internal departments. For larger associations, you may want to consider divvying up roles accordingly: Analytics – This person reports on any trends and delivers insights based on their review of the data.

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