Candid

APRIL 17, 2024

Nearly a fifth of nonprofits, mostly small, are co-led Nonprofits sharing demographic information with Candid can select up to two individuals as their organizational leaders. Overall, 37% of co-led nonprofits had annual budgets under $50,000, while only 4% had budgets above $10 million. appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In the face of inflationary pressure and constrained budgets largely out of your control, focus on what you can control and ask yourself how you can work smarter. Know your target demographic. Before any appeal, ask yourself: What is your target demographic? Male or female? Young or old? College educated or not?

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Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2024

Revenue diversity is a good hedge against the unexpected, but diversity alone is not enough when your budget is threatened or dismantled by outside forces. Use budget scenarios to plan for possible outcomes and contingencies. But creating budget scenarios helps you prepare for both the good and the less optimal outcomes.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

At Candid we refer to this as “lightly restricted funding”—funding for the strategic programs we already have planned and budgeted, so that the grants we receive are budget-relieving. One such initiative is Demographics via Candid , a national campaign to address the surge of interest in nonprofit demographic data.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Our aim is to give individuals the ability to focus more time and energy on applying new learnings to advance their mission-driven work, without needing to find budget to simply partake in nonprofit training and learning opportunities. Creating a Sound Proposal Budget.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In this blog, we will share the key elements of a typical project proposal and best practices for how to approach drafting each section to help you secure the grant you seek. Project description Your project description should delve deep into the specific activities of your project and how they will benefit your target demographic.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

You can review nonprofits’ tax returns on GuideStar to find out more about their budgets, expenses, and how much top salaried employees are paid. On-demand trainings can be taken any time, with recent topics including fostering an inclusive culture , finding funding , and writing grant proposal budgets. Philanthropy News Digest .

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Candid

MARCH 23, 2023

Through Go for the Gold , a promotion we made permanent last year, organizations with budgets under $1 million can access Foundation Directory for free when they maintain a Gold Seal of Transparency through their Candid nonprofit profile. The post Defining equitable access begins at home appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

What Types of Fundraisers are Most Popular Among Schools Blog Summary: This blog explores popular fundraising options, including catalog fundraisers, online storefronts, direct sales campaigns, and seasonal themes, each offering unique advantages for engaging supporters and meeting financial goals.

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Selfish Giving

JULY 9, 2012

The folks in marketing have bigger budgets but need bigger ideas if you hope to move them. That means you need to know more than they do about blogging, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Analyze their business and their key demographic so you can recruit other businesses with similar ambitions.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Facebook allows you to target specific demographics for a minimum of one dollar a day. To optimize your advertising budget, create a marketing strategy to establish the best time for your organization to use ads. Facebook lets you target groups based on demographics, interests, behaviors, and more.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In this blog post, we'll review the research results, discuss implications, and identify the soul-searching needed to move forward in new alignment with our values. Project Demographics/Orientation/Status (2 percent). Organizational Budgeting, Revenue Practices, and Forecasts (20 percent). Want to see more? Staff Qualifications.

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Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Assemble your event planning team and ask yourselves the following questions: What common demographic characteristics do potential attendees have? Budget constraints: In-person events tend to require a large budget; however, sponsors and exhibitors can help offset the cost. appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

It also examines the findings from its comprehensive assessment of New York City’s nonprofits’ leadership demographics. The post Highlights from Candid’s most popular philanthropic resources in 2023  appeared first on Candid Blog. To do so, it explores ways to determine BIPOC-led organizations, as defined by BIPOC communities.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

They can take on the responsibility for gathering commonly requested information that’s already available to them, like a nonprofit’s address, mission, the demographic makeup of its staff, leadership, and more. The post Increasing efficiency in grant reporting appeared first on Candid Blog. Make general operating support grants.

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Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2024

Consider adding a quick questionnaire that verifies they meet your basic criteria, such as serving a specific location or demographic. A survey like this works well if you have specific requirements, such as a budget under $100,000 or serving families with preschool-aged children.

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Strategic Grants

MARCH 20, 2024

Now…robust acquittal reports The T&F Manager reported above and beyond the standard format: Project Details A concise summary of the project details, the beneficiaries (number, demographics, etc.), Expenditure Summary Full income and expenditure budget and explanation of any discrepancy compared to the original application budget.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2023

In this blog, I will first explain how Candid currently harnesses the power of AI technologies in our data and tools. By updating your Candid profile and sharing your organization’s programs, budget, and demographic information, we can better support your future grant-seeking efforts.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

How to Secure Sponsorships for Your School Fundraisers Blog Summary: School fundraisers are crucial for enhancing educational experiences. By outlining the demographics and interests of your attendees, you can connect with businesses that see a relevantmarket. Sponsors may have concerns, budget limitations, or other commitments.

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Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

Some fun event themes/ideas include: Host an Intimate Tasting Event Partner with a local winemaker(s) or retail shops to host an intimate tasting event for your top supporters, or as an avenue to reach a new demographic. The post Uncorking the Success to Fundraising with Wine appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 17, 2024

With increased focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in recent years, more funders are asking for the specific demographics of the populations served by nonprofits. While there are many challenges in reporting demographic data, understanding and communicating the differences in race, ethnicity, and nationality is the first step.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 27, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore what consignment auction packages are and provide valuable tips on how to select and promote them at nonprofit fundraising events. Diverse Range of Packages: Curate a diverse range of auction packages to cater to different interests, budgets, and demographics.

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 6, 2017

Three Strategic Approaches: Shotgun, Rifle, Bazooka To help nonprofits of every size, expertise and budget, I outlined three strategic approaches for using content marketing for cause marketing. blog, vlog, podcast, etc), email marketing and social media. blog, vlog, podcast, etc.) Function in the partnership funnel: Awareness.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 2, 2014

The study revealed a disproportionate number of some demographic groups: 57% of adults over age 65. bite out of an individual’s or family’s budget. Look for part 2 of this blog to learn about a new program we’re launching in partnership with. You can read more posts like this on their new blog, 4 Your Mission.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Harnessing questions for good Sometimes there is a direct line from a question to a compliance requirement or a tracking need, such as “How was your budget allocated?” The post Grantmakers’ Questions as a Way Toward Change first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. or “What is the geographic location served?”

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Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

But here's the good news: you don't need a fancy degree or a marketing budget to create content that gets shared. Imagine this: you craft a heartfelt blog post about a volunteer's impact, and within hours, it's shared across social media, reaching thousands of new supporters. But what exactly is "shareable content"? Don't worry!

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Assel Grant Services

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

With increased focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in recent years, more funders are asking for the specific demographics of the populations served by nonprofits. While there are many challenges in reporting demographic data, understanding and communicating the differences in race, ethnicity, and nationality is the first step.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

Successfully securing corporate sponsors for your fundraising event can not only give your budget and staff’s bandwidth a boost. Next, you’ll also want to explain the type of fundraising event you are hosting, its goals, and your target demographic, plus attendance estimates. A summary of your fundraising event needs.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Though both of these demographics have smaller cash reserves than typical nonprofit donors in the past, they’re also more generous than any generation before them. Before you start shopping: – Decide on a budget with decision-makers. So how do nonprofits harness all that untapped giving power?

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 19, 2024

Audience Compatibility Consider your audience’s preferences and demographics when selecting vendors. Use these strategies to strike mutually beneficial deals: Define Your Budget Clearly Clearly communicate your budget constraints upfront.

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Greater Giving

JULY 2, 2024

Gazala Uradnik, founder of GFS Events , joined us to talk about event budgeting, revenue producers, and how to make the most of each of your revenue channels. Analyze your budget You’re looking for the highest return on investment with your expenses, which might mean making changes you haven’t considered before to bring in a higher ROI.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Impact of Fundraising on School Programs and Activities Blog Summary: Fundraising plays a vital role in supporting school programs and activities, from extracurriculars to new equipment. The ideal product should: Be appealing to your school’s demographic. Motivate students and volunteers to sell with ease.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Blog Summary: In todays competitive landscape, nonprofits, schools, and community groups can significantly enhance their fundraising efforts by leveraging data analytics. This blog explores how these organizations can harness actionable insights and innovative tools to optimize donor engagement.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Several applicants clearly needed funding based on their location or demographic data. However, the information provided in the narrative, budget, and attachments didn’t come close to answering the questions posed on the application. Millions of dollars were at stake, so a careful, balanced review process was critical.

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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2021

You can also download these sponsorship letter templates to add to your fundraising arsenal at the end of this blog. Dear Company Name, At [Nonprofit Name], we’ve served [demographic] in the [Community Name] area for over [number] years. Sponsorship Letter for Requesting Volunteers. Sponsorship Acknowledgement Letter. Organization.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

noting: your nonprofit must have a budget of over $350,000 and at least 3 employees. will provide you with better insights into your target demographic of potential volunteers. You can read more posts like this on their new blog, 4 Your Mission. In other words: Taproot's. involvement with your nonprofit. VolunteerMatch.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Alexa works closely with other members of the Giving Sciences team, clients, internal account service, Media and Creative teams, and strategically aligned vendors, to manage and deliver innovative analytics solutions on time, on target and within budget. Are your assumptions about age demographics accurate?

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