Candid

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

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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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 24, 2024

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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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 19, 2024

Here are three questions nonprofits should ask in order to implement a data-driven development strategy in 2024.

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The Fundraising Coach

MAY 30, 2024

They’re loyal to your mission, dedicated to your success, and willing to rally to help you achieve your goals. One of the best ways to identify your most enthusiastic donors is by looking closely at demographics. Make sure that it clearly communicates your mission and goals. Then, tailor your outreach based on generation.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2024

Don’t limit your analysis to basic data points like demographic information or average gift size. Consideration: The donor deepens their engagement by navigating to the nonprofit’s website and reading resources about its mission, programs, and goals. Studying a variety of attributes and data fields.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2021

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is making a bold and public move to use Candid’s GuideStar profile and demographic survey to track data from grant applicants and recipients. At the same time, there is an increased call for organizations to be transparent about the demographic makeup of our grantees.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

On February 14, Candid launched Demographics via Candid, a campaign through which we partner with organizations across the social sector to encourage demographic data sharing. In line with that goal, Candid recently made refinements to the way we collect data about race and ethnicity. What’s changed?

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Outline your digital marketing goals. Before you start crafting your messages, it’s important to define clear goals to guide your digital marketing activities. Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) that your team can track to evaluate your progress toward your goal. Demographics. Achievable. Time-bound.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

When the Supreme Court gutted race-conscious admissions last summer and the American Alliance for Equal Rights followed with a lawsuit against the Fearless Fund, some in the philanthropic sector feared that demographic data had become a potential liability. Listening and addressing barriers But now, I’m not worried.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Currently, over 80,000 organizations have earned a Seal, and over 34,000 have provided demographic data. . Given the surge in demand for this information, Candid decided to incorporate demographic data into the Seals requirements.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 2, 2024

A target audience is developed with demographics and there are some vital elements you need. Demographics includes hundreds of attributes, such as age, gender, education, and socioeconomic factors. The most critical milestone in the framework is the annual goal, such as revenue and donor retention.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 17, 2023

Their goal? “To Census Bureau website ( www.census.gov ) has thousands of tables full of social, economic, housing, and demographic data. Census Bureau is to “serve as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.” 1] If that doesn’t convince you, I’ll let the data do the talking.

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Candid

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Pivoting to find a better way In the leadup to launching Demographics via Candid this year, the request came in for a fully baked, pre-launch toolkit. Take the time to clarify your goals, potential audiences, and basic messaging first. So why were we expecting our partners to do so? This time, we argued for a different approach.

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Candid

MAY 2, 2022

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 also received a downloadable file of all the demographic data available in GuideStar. .

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Candid

APRIL 25, 2023

The stakes are high, but there’s good news: EGA has leveraged the vast reach of Candid’s demographic data to help unlock critical insights for equity in environmental philanthropy. The largest environmental nonprofits are slower to diversify their leadership demographics compared to large nonprofits in general.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Since you probably raise a good percentage of your fundraising goal during the month of December, you have to make the time count! Share posts celebrating milestones, like reaching 50% of your goal, and recognize donors who have contributed. Debriefing on a previous event will help you refine your goals and your plan for this year.

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Candid

JANUARY 18, 2022

Board chair name and leader demographics . Impact—share goals and the difference you’re making . Strategy & goals: upload strategic plan or briefly answer two questions . Capabilities—share financials and people info that funders seek . Two key elements are required: . 2020 or 2021 financials .

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GrantNews

MAY 7, 2024

While we tend to think of marketing strategies as only applying to for-profit companies, they also help nonprofits reach their goals as well. Targeted Demographics – Use demographics to know your audience and how best to serve them. A good marketing strategy is a long-term plan for your organization.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Particularly, as many foundations have bolstered their efforts to collect demographic data from grantees, have changes in how we collect that data helped address inequitable funding practices and bring about systems transformation? In 2015, we began asking all grantseekers to provide demographic data. At the W.K.

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GiveSmart

APRIL 8, 2024

Why you need a strategy for nonprofit outreach: Communication plans need to be a part of your organization’s goals. How to build a nonprofit outreach strategy: Identify your goals. Make both quantitative and qualitative goals. What are their demographics? Write to your donors. Ask recipients questions. Engage your board.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

The goal should be to add nuance to your nonprofit’s spending, showing supporters that overhead spending is truly important. Nonprofits can earn a Candid Seal of Transparency by sharing information beyond what’s on a 990, including programs, staff demographics, equity strategies, goals, and more.

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Qgiv

APRIL 19, 2023

What are their demographics? Based on those demographics, what is the best way to reach out? It details which channels each demographic likes to use for communication. Figure out a couple of channels that you could use to reach your ideal demographic and employ those channels in your event communication plan.

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amplifi

APRIL 18, 2024

And certain platforms appeal to some demographics more than others. Facebook has become a favorite among fundraisers for its broad audience demographics and suite of built-in fundraising tools. They will likely jump at the opportunity to do more for the cause since these people support your organization and goals! It depends!

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Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Assemble your event planning team and ask yourselves the following questions: What common demographic characteristics do potential attendees have? Event Goals and Objectives Next, consider your event goals and objectives. Your event can cover one or more of these goals. For example, think about their age and interests.

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Just Write Grants

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Each one offers unique features and caters to different audiences, so understanding these can help you choose the best fit for your goals. Instagram: under the same roof as Facebook, Instagram targets a younger demographic. SMART Goals for the Year : Focus on long-term achievements.

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Once the end-of-year giving campaign goes public, the remaining fundraising goal will be met by following best practices and promoting across all channels. Year-End Fundraising Campaign Goal Planning Set specific goals for year-end fundraising and donor engagement.

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Candid

JUNE 28, 2023

According to Dosunmu, philanthropic funding often perpetuates existing racial disparities — even amongst institutions with stated values and goals to support racial justice. It also seeks to hold philanthropy accountable to their stated goals.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 6, 2009

On the Internet, our challenge is not simply to find information, but to sift out the truly useful and reliable information needed to complete a task or accomplish a goal. read more ).

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GiveSmart

AUGUST 2, 2024

Text-to-Donate As we approach the new year, it's the perfect time to strategize how your organization will achieve its goals. By simplifying the fundraising process, P2P fundraising optimizes your campaigns to meet your needs and goals, driving more donations and increasing awareness for your cause.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Facebook allows you to target specific demographics for a minimum of one dollar a day. A strategy will keep you on top of your marketing goals and tell you when to post your social media content for the highest impact. Clearly establishing your objectives will help you fine tune your ad’s details to meet your campaign’s goals.

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Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2024

Or you may have a strong slate of programs reaching several demographics, but if a weather event canceled programs for an extended period, how would you make up for the lost revenue? Is it important to identify other grants to replace them or would it be better to adjust your annual fundraising campaign with higher goals?

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Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

Each organization represented an active participant in our growing community of nearly 150 Demographics via Candid partners who have joined us to create more efficient, equitable, and effective grantmaking processes. Demographics via Candid also provided the company with reliable data sources to support deeper analysis.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 26, 2024

You can then set up a meeting with your prospective partner to discuss their values, audience demographic, and whether they’re a good fit for your organization (and vice versa). The key is to think through how your corporate partner can amplify your awareness campaign while your nonprofit helps them achieve their goals, too.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 14, 2024

One poll found that 70% of Americans find the holiday season the best time to give back to others, and 65% of respondents are making it a personal goal to donate more. Understand Target Demographics In the U.S., Let’s discuss some 2024 year-end giving campaign ideas to help your nonprofit stand out this holiday season.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A brief description of the project, including your goals and objectives. Project description Your project description should delve deep into the specific activities of your project and how they will benefit your target demographic. Information about your organization and its experience addressing your proposal’s key need or problem.

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Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

The style of the event depends on your goal. Some fun event themes/ideas include: Host an Intimate Tasting Event Partner with a local winemaker(s) or retail shops to host an intimate tasting event for your top supporters, or as an avenue to reach a new demographic. Are you hoping to develop a new audience? Timing is everything!

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Candid

JANUARY 20, 2023

Branding: logo, tagline, website, and social media account handles Gold  Capabilities—share your organization’s financials and provide key demographic information that today’s funders seek. Platinum  Impact—showcase your nonprofit’s mission-driven goals and impress donors with the difference you’re making. 

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