Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Your overwhelm is the goal. Know Your Donors: Fundraising isnt about data points or demographic segments. It requires leadership willing to address internal conflictsbetween short-term service goals and long-term fundraising ambitions, between credibility-focused messaging and empathy-driven storytelling.” Passive even.

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Candid

JULY 11, 2023

Demographics via Candid provides an opportunity to address some of these issues and help funders reach and build relationships with organizations that may not be part of their existing networks. But advancing equity goes much deeper than checking a demographic box and writing a check. Redistribute power. Center relationships.

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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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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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Donation Media Nonprofit Goals 105

Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

At Imani Collective, we began inviting donors to be part of specific projects, highlighting the unique contributions they could make to our shared goals. Get to know your donor beyond the basics Truly understanding your donors requires going beyond demographics and giving history—and into their motivations, values, and personal stories.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Here are six best practices for creating an effective digital impact report that truly reflects your organization’s mission and accomplishments, with a goal of increasing donor engagement. Audiences can be categorized into different segments based on their demographic information and donation behavior.

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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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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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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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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Real-Time Tracking and Analytics Online platforms often provide real-time insights into donation progress, engagement, and donor demographics. Set a collective goal and encourage friendly competition by featuring a leaderboard or highlighting top donor pages. Google Ads Forget billboards: tap into the power of Google Ads!

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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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GiveSmart

MARCH 12, 2025

These data points are great for setting campaign goals and evaluating the success of your nonprofit at a high level. These data points can help your organization evaluate progress towards goals and identify areas you need to improve. This is often quantitative data, such as the number of people helped, meals served, and schools built.

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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

DECEMBER 31, 2024

nonprofit sector demographics by Kyoko Uchida, Candid. Based on data from 59,550 public charities that shared demographic data between July 2019 and January 2024, Candids report The state of diversity in the U.S. Did you know Candid has a library of eBooks and audiobooks that can help you achieve your goals as a nonprofit professional?

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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 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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DoJiggy

MARCH 25, 2025

How to Choose the Right Sponsorship Opportunity Sponsors should consider their marketing goals and objectives when selecting a sponsorship opportunity. Whether your business aims to increase brand awareness, generate leads, or build community relationships, aligning the sponsorship with specific marketing goals will enhance its effectiveness.

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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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Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

What Types of Fundraisers are Most Popular Among Schools Blog Summary: This blog explores popular fundraising options, including catalog fundraisers, online storefronts, direct sales campaigns, and seasonal themes, each offering unique advantages for engaging supporters and meeting financial goals.

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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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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Your overwhelm is the goal. Know Your Donors: Fundraising isnt about data points or demographic segments. It requires leadership willing to address internal conflictsbetween short-term service goals and long-term fundraising ambitions, between credibility-focused messaging and empathy-driven storytelling.” Passive even.

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Fundraising Demographics Goals Consulting 130

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 15, 2024

It’s about relationships, expertise and shared goals. We’re approaching a significant shift in donor demographics with Generation X entering their 60s and Baby Boomers turning 80. From mentorship programs to gamified volunteer experiences, there are countless ways to engage the next generation.

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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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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

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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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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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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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Tithes and donations, while essential, are often subject to fluctuations due to economic cycles, demographic shifts, or changes in community engagement. This might include surveys of the congregation, analysis of community demographics, or consultations with local experts.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Pay close attention to the types of projects they have supported in the past and the specific demographics they target. Clearly articulating your project goals helps funders understand the impact their support will have, which significantly increases your chances of receiving their investment.

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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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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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DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Follow these steps to ensure your event runs smoothly and meets your fundraising goals. Define Your Fundraising Goal Be specific about what the paddle raise funds will support. Setting a clear goal motivates attendees to participate and gives them confidence in their impact.

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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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Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

5M catalyzes $100M+) Economies of scale kick in For example, if your campaign goal is to raise $50 million, your overall marketing budget might be approximately $3.5 millionroughly 7-12% of your goal. Meet specific short-term funding goals. Analyze your donor demographics. Launch new programs with urgent timelines.

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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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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

These grants are essential for organizations that align with the foundation’s mission or strategic goals. Some may prioritize education, health, the arts, or community development, while others may target specific demographic groups or geographic areas. Different foundations may have varying focuses.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Segmentation through demographics like age, location and interests are also helpful ways to understand your donors and create stories that will resonate with the different types of target audiences. First, get your campaigns ducks in a row by determining your fundraising goal, identifying your story, and setting up your fundraising site.

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