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Streamlining demographic data collection

Candid

Demographic data is critical to helping our sector better understand and meet the needs of diverse communities. Foundations increasingly recognize the importance of recipient organizations’ demographics in informing their grantmaking process to ensure their grants are equitably distributed and impactful.

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4 free ways to access Candid’s demographic data 

Candid

Comprehensive and public nonprofit demographic data is central to supporting more transparent and informed decision making in our sector. Our purpose at Candid is to get key information—like this demographic data—into the hands of those who rely on it to guide their decision making. nonprofits and foundations.

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New courses address barriers to demographic data collection 

Candid

Now with over 100 partners , and nearly 60,000 organizations sharing data, the Demographics via Candid campaign is going strong. In the process, we have noticed there are some common concerns and barriers that tend to come up on the road to better demographic data.

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Hard and Fast Proof: The Quest for Demographic Data

Grant Professionals Association

Fortunately, at Census.gov, Narrative Profiles offer a terrific way to get critical demographic data for almost any geographic zone or community in just minutes, no database or spreadsheet expertise required! Fortunately, obtaining demographic data with Narrative Profiles is simple, effortless, and intuitive. What Is It?

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Lessons from MotivateMonday | Great Fundraising Organizations (and how to become one!)

Pamela Grow

Know Your Donors: Fundraising isnt about data points or demographic segments. Click here to download the slides. Clayton argues for patience and vision, reminding readers that fundraising is an investment, not a cost. Its about people. Organizations that know their donors as individuals build loyalty and trust.

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Lessons from MotivateMonday | Great Fundraising Organizations (and how to become one!)

Pamela Grow

Know Your Donors: Fundraising isnt about data points or demographic segments. Click here to download the slides. Clayton argues for patience and vision, reminding readers that fundraising is an investment, not a cost. Its about people. Organizations that know their donors as individuals build loyalty and trust.

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How Data Can Improve Your Nonprofit’s Response Rates

Blackbaud

Free Resource Playing the Long Game: Stewardship Toolkit for Nonprofit Organizations Download Now 2. Know your target demographic. Before any appeal, ask yourself: What is your target demographic? Which demographic data is going to be actionable for your programs will depend on your mission and message. Male or female?