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Grant Writing Mistake Part 5: Constantly Changing Data

Millionaire Grant Lady

Common questions in a grant proposal ask about the demographics of the people you serve, how many people you serve, or the impact of your programs. Protip: Grant application data and goals should be based on fiscal years or calendar years (whichever is more appropriate for your organization).

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What it takes to be more data driven

Candid

As our social sector continues to become more data-driven, relevant, and responsive, we need better information on which we can all rely. So, when Candid first approached the Center about its initiative to encourage more organizations to earn a Gold Seal, in turn providing richer information on the sector, the Center's team was intrigued. .

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Why defining BIPOC-led is harder than you think

Candid

When organizations fill out Candid’s demographic form, we specifically ask for information about how people publicly identify. As for Candid, we believe that the best way we can support the thousands of organizations that rely on us for demographic data is to not impose a single definition on a diverse sector.

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The overhead myth: crash course to fundraising transparency

Candid

Donors and grant funders are able to see a high-level overview of this information in an organization’s IRS Form 990, which shows how much the organization has made and how much it has dedicated to various costs both overhead-related and programmatic. Nonprofits currently provide financial information to supporters via the IRS Form 990.

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The 990s are here. Why that’s a big deal and what happens now

Candid

tax-exempt organizations are requested to file Forms 990 with the IRS annually, sharing information about their organization’s size, location, revenue, grantmaking, etc. 2 years after the end of a given calendar year. 3 years for grantmaking information. But no, we were just celebrating the release of new 990s.

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How to Create A Holistic Nonprofit Digital Marketing Plan

Pamela Grow

You might set a SMART goal like this: “Increase the number of matching gifts we receive by 15% before April of next year through informational social media posts and personalized email outreach to match-eligible donors.” Demographics. Segment your audience. Plan a variety of engaging content.

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5 Tips for Securing Appealing Nonprofit Auction Items

Greater Giving

For many nonprofits, a live or silent auction is the pinnacle of their fundraising event calendar. If your nonprofit has previously hosted auctions, review the information you collected on item sales to inform your prize selection and procurement methods this time around.