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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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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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Increasing efficiency in grant reporting

Candid

Some don’t require reporting at all; others ask for verbal reports in-person or over video call; some allow us to repurpose reports; and others require traditional and extensive reports in their own custom templates and timelines. Many grant reports also require an accompanying financial report that details what the funding was spent on.

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Centering communities: Leaning into participatory grantmaking to increase equity 

Candid

Two days after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, the Boston Foundation set up a special fund to provide rapid-response support to local nonprofits serving communities disproportionately affected by the outbreak. Embracing a philosophy of continuous improvement, we value and act upon the feedback we receive.

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Foundation Grants for Nonprofit Organizations: Your Path to Funding Excellence

Allied Grant Writers

They provide essential funding that helps these organizations execute their missions, develop programs, and serve their communities. Here is a breakdown of how grants impact nonprofit organizations: Impact Area Description Financial Stability Grants offer critical funding to sustain and grow operations.

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How To: Write Fundraising Auction Item Descriptions

Greater Giving

When written well, these will help you generate excitement, entice attendees to bid, and increase the funds you generate from your event. Create an Auction Item Description Template Just as you would create templates for donation requests , you should also create templates for your auction item descriptions.

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How to find free things: nonprofit students edition 

Candid

Candid also encourages nonprofits to report the demographic makeup of their board, leadership, and staff so you can better understand where the organization lands in terms of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). . Most people can also get access to Foundation Directory through Candid’s Funding Information Network partners.