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What to know about U.S. nonprofit sector demographics 

Candid

What’s the demographic composition of the U.S. nonprofit sector—in terms of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and disability status? How do majority BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) nonprofits fare compared with majority white-led ones? nonprofit sector report, released today, explores.

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Looking back at five years of Candid’s demographic data collection 

Candid

Candid is the largest source of data about the demographics of nonprofit leaders, board members, and staff. Candid typically shares organizations’ “latest available” demographic data, i.e., their most recent submission. The low figure for 2019 is due in part to the fact that data collection began only in July of that year.

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Collecting demographic data: Nonprofits value transparency but need support

Candid

Candid began collecting demographic data from nonprofit organizations in July 2019, encouraging them to share information on their leadership, staff, and board members on their nonprofit profiles. What supports could help reduce the burden on nonprofits and increase engagement with this data via Candid?

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21 Useful Resources for Black Fundraisers and Black-Led Nonprofits

Capital Campaign Pro

To celebrate Juneteenth, we’ve assembled this list of resources for Black-Led nonprofits and African American fundraising professionals. Resources for Black Fundraisers and Black-Led Nonprofits According to Candid’s The state of diversity in the U.S.

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Highlighting nonprofits that put equity into practice

Candid

Nonprofits that put equity into practice and donors that value the work of organizations that demonstrate their commitment to equity have a new opportunity to connect. This information is collected alongside staff and board demographic data via nonprofit profiles. How does it work? . What can you do? .

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Did nonprofit leadership become more racially diverse after 2020? 

Candid

As the largest source of nonprofit demographic data, at Candid we’re often asked whether this push has resulted in actual change. Are more people of color serving in nonprofit leadership roles? Nonprofit CEOs are predominantly white: More than 70% of organizations are led by a white CEO. The answer is…yes and no.

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The importance of talking about—and collecting data on—race to improve racial equity

Candid

I was also interested to learn that 40% of foundation leaders interviewed said they have begun or are increasingly focused on better collecting and using demographic data about nonprofits they fund and the people they serve. I am a firm believer in collecting demographic data.