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Lessons learned: Using demographic data to move from intention to action 

Candid

As more funders seek to use demographic data to inform their grantmaking decision-making, 125 partners have now joined the Demographics via Candid movement. The process and timing of asking nonprofits for demographic data matters. The process and timing of asking nonprofits for demographic data matters.

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Removing cost as a barrier to nonprofit training 

Candid

At Candid, we recognize that nonprofit leaders and fundraising professionals, particularly those working at small or under-resourced organizations, need access to the nonprofit training and resources that equip them to do good. Creating a Sound Proposal Budget. Courses are not only offered in a “live,” real-time format.

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Demographics via Candid: One year in 

Candid

In February 2023, we officially launched Demographics via Candid , an initiative that empowers nonprofits to share their demographic data one time, through the Candid profile, where it can be accessed and reused by funders and other stakeholders across the field.

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Avoid the 3 Biggest Mistakes of Fundraising in a Recession

The Fundraising Coach

Cutting fundraising and marketing budgets. When money gets tight, the knee-jerk reaction seems to be to cut the fundraising and marketing budgets. What to do: Rather than cutting budgets and staff, seek to make the programs and people more effective. It didn't matter to him that he wasn't the right demographic.

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4 Proven Direct Mail Fundraising Strategies For Nonprofits

Pamela Grow

You can create targeted mailing lists based on giving history, demographics, and interests. For example, share the story of Maria, a single mother who received resources to secure stable housing and training to land a new job. The right nonprofit fundraising tools will help you achieve this level of personalization.

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How to find free things: nonprofit students edition 

Candid

You can review nonprofits’ tax returns on GuideStar to find out more about their budgets, expenses, and how much top salaried employees are paid. The site offers training for nonprofit staff that goes into more detail than we do in class. These include cover letters, proposals, letters of inquiry, budgets, and more. .

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What it takes to be more data driven

Candid

Candid and the Center collaborated to encourage Center members to update their profiles with enough information to earn a Gold Seal, which requires organizations to share demographic information about their leadership. They shared quite a bit from Candid’s articles, social posts, and training. Learn more here. .

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