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What to know about U.S. nonprofit sector demographics 

Candid

What’s the demographic composition of the U.S. Based on data from 59,550 public charities that shared demographic data between July 2019 and January 2024, 47% of all staff identify as white, 24% as Black/African American, 19% as Hispanic/Latino, 6% as Asian American/Pacific Islander, 1% as Native American, and 4% as multiracial.

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2024 holiday wish list: nonprofit edition

Candid

Another way to reduce paperwork is for grantmakers to ask applicants to share demographic data in their Candid nonprofit profiles instead of requiring them to provide it in each application. What other factors are driving burnout, and how can we eliminate them? Reimagining grantmaking with data collaboration at scale.

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Co-leadership: A path to more diverse, sustainable nonprofits? 

Candid

But in the wake of the pandemic, the “Great Resignation,” and waves of burnout , more nonprofits may be adopting co-leadership models as they experiment with new ways of working, sharing power, centering BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) leaders, and planning for succession. The concept of co-leadership is not new.

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Reimagining equity with AI: What philanthropy can do

Candid

Similarly, in the nonprofit sector, well-funded organizations are already leveraging AI to increase efficiency and reduce burnout, while smaller nonprofitsoften serving the most marginalized communitiesare being left behind. Reduced staff burnout : Conduct regular wellness surveys to measure mental health and workload satisfaction.

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The most read Candid insights articles in 2024: Fundraising, AI, and diversity 

Candid

According to the authors of The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Age of AI, the human risks of over-reliance on AI tools for time and cost efficiency include exacerbating the burnout crisis and eroding internal collaboration and communication. nonprofit sector demographics by Kyoko Uchida, Candid.

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Black women and gender-expansive nonprofit leaders: Combating the absence of trust 

Candid

An analysis of data from over 45,000 organizations that have shared demographic information about their CEOs’ race and gender in their Candid nonprofit profiles confirms the funding scarcity these leaders face. Leaders experience a significant amount of exhaustion, chronic stress, and burnout due to the absence of trust.

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4 Common Event Planning Challenges + How to Solve Them

The Fundraising Coach

Limited Staffing and Volunteer Burnout Nonprofits often operate with small teams and depend heavily on volunteers to bring their events to life. While volunteers are invaluable, relying too much on them can lead to burnout, reduced productivity, and even event-day mishaps. Group discounts can also inspire more people to attend.

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