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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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Essential Grant Writing Tips for Local Nonprofits

Think and Ink Grants

Pay close attention to the types of projects they have supported in the past and the specific demographics they target. Richardson, MBA, GPC *Shavonn is* the *Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. Once you have identified potential funders, take the time to delve deeper into their interests and funding history.

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Understanding the Difference Between Race and Ethnicity by: Ashley Dooley, MBA, GPC

Assel Grant Services

With increased focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in recent years, more funders are asking for the specific demographics of the populations served by nonprofits. While there are many challenges in reporting demographic data, understanding and communicating the differences in race, ethnicity, and nationality is the first step.

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Understanding the Difference Between Race and Ethnicity

Grant Professionals Association

With increased focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in recent years, more funders are asking for the specific demographics of the populations served by nonprofits. While there are many challenges in reporting demographic data, understanding and communicating the differences in race, ethnicity, and nationality is the first step.

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What I Gained by Attending GrantSummit in Person By: Shauna O’Toole, MA, CFRE, GPC

Assel Grant Services

I met people representing many walks of life, experience levels, and demographic characteristics. I became more aware of the vast array of causes, grant types, geographic locations, and organization size/scope represented by those in attendance at GrantSummit.

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Go “Backwards” to Move Your Proposals Forward: Internal Grant Reviews

Grant Professionals Association

Several applicants clearly needed funding based on their location or demographic data. Author Bio: Kimberly Hays de Muga, GPC, is the cofounder and cohost of Fundraising HayDay, a podcast about grants and such. Millions of dollars were at stake, so a careful, balanced review process was critical.

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Describing DEIB in Relation to Organizational Leadership

Grant Professionals Association

Grant applications often ask for racial demographics of board, staff, and clients as well as LGBTQ+, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities, age, etc. Representation falls short of community demographics. The veteran organization does not collect racial demographic data on participants, nor should it necessarily.

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