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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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What does racial equity look like in lean foundations?

Candid

Over five years of data, the demographics of a lean foundation’s board have been the most reliable indicator of how foundations see racial equity relating to their mission. Institutional practices These practices focus on the internal workings of the foundation, such as implementing policies or training programs that promote racial equity.

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What do we know about nonprofit leaders and staff with disabilities? 

Candid

nonprofit sector report analyzes the demographics of staff, leaders, and board members, based on data from 59,550 U.S. It requires our workplace policies and culture combined to support the career trajectories of future leaders and CEOs with disabilities. Candid’s The state of diversity in the U.S.

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GlassPockets at sunset: reflections from working at the intersection of power and light 

Candid

What we learn from this view is that foundations struggle the most when it comes to sharing information about overall foundation performance, demographic data, executive compensation processes, and strategic plans. But today, nearly half of participating foundations have created values or policies prioritizing transparency.

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Nonprofit hiring: 4 strategies to meet the best candidate

Candid

Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s nonprofit professional development expertise has helped hundreds of nonprofits understand their professional goals and empower them to find and train the employees they need. Provide training resources . Provide training resources . Build an inclusive work environment . Survey current employees .

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5 Steps to Strengthen Your Grantmaking Organization’s Data Governance

Blackbaud

For demographic data, standardize field inputs like titles, genders, and dates so users choose from a list or are prompted to use a specific format. If you aren’t sure what functionality your GMS has, look for on-demand training or talk with your account manager. If it doesn’t, delete it.

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Grants: A Winning Formula

Sharpshooter Communications

Has your board completed the Standards for Excellence of other comprehensive board training? Standards for Excellence is a nationally recognized training program to ensure organizations are using best practices. Completing the training shows that your board is engaged and understands their role. This is a major red flag issue.

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