Candid

JUNE 24, 2024

Funders are increasingly using demographic data about the staff and leadership of the nonprofits they support to assess their impact and reach. The course provides an opportunity to learn from case studies, including the kinds of questions The California Endowment, a Demographics via Candid partner, is using the data to answer.

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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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Candid

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Our young organizers equip the grandparents with toolkits and sustain the effort through recurring virtual trainings. When designing campaigns, nonprofits should ask: Do we have diverse demographic cohorts advocating for the cause? Grandparents for Truth chapters have sprung up across the country.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 15, 2024

By investing in training and resources, nonprofits can adopt data-driven strategies that enhance participation from givers and volunteers. We’re approaching a significant shift in donor demographics with Generation X entering their 60s and Baby Boomers turning 80. continues to grow increasingly racially diverse.

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Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Making It Easy: Your Path to Legacy Giving Success For Your Team Training: Train all gift officers in planned giving basics (we saw a 35% increase in referrals). Analyze your donor demographics. Build Your Team Train your gift officers. Every $1 invested in these communications generated $15 in documented planned gifts.

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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

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 shared quite a bit from Candid’s articles, social posts, and training.

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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. nonprofit sector asks questions such as: Are staff, leaders, and board members equally diverse?

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Blackbaud

JULY 30, 2024

The Challenge The 2025 enrollment cliff is real and more than a demographic blip: it’s a siren of profound changes in higher education. How Math is the Solution Since 2019, CollegeAPP has surveyed Americans nationwide to identify adults who intend to pursue postsecondary education and training. Let me share more.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Their seminars support Spanish-speaking people in the Coachella Valley with training to succeed in business and make better communities. Currently, over 80,000 organizations have earned a Seal, and over 34,000 have provided demographic data. .

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Step 1: Plan Your Year-End Giving Campaign Strategy Target Donor Demographics Segment communications to engage donors and reach new ones One of the most effective ways to break out of the noise is by creating segmentation in your communications. Different age groups respond to different messaging and on different platforms.

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Candid

JULY 22, 2024

nonprofit sector report analyzes the demographics of staff, leaders, and board members, based on data from 59,550 U.S. Candid’s The state of diversity in the U.S. public charities on their Candid profiles. Here we’ll focus on the findings as well as additional insights into data on nonprofit staff and leaders with disabilities.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2024

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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Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

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. Demographic data is another area where participating foundations have made gains, growing from 16% three years ago, to 22% today.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Conduct staff training. Conduct staff training. After introducing the concept and purpose of AI, train staff on how to use the specific tools that they’ll use for fundraising. This includes providing them with educational resources and hands-on training. Clearly explain the purpose and benefits of AI tools.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

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). . The site offers training for nonprofit staff that goes into more detail than we do in class. Candid Learning .

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Candid

MARCH 4, 2025

We also clearly communicate this in our trainings and other profile-related materials. Heres what that looks like: We acknowledge that some data is more sensitive than others, particularly personal information like staff demographics. Organizations should assess the risks of data sharing Candid knows data can also be used to do harm.

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Candid

MAY 5, 2021

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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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

As we experience an ongoing shift toward equity-centered grantmaking, some foundations are seeking demographic data on their grantees and nonprofit communities to track, measure, and make informed decisions about the diversity within their grantmaking portfolios. For an easy way to stay up-to-date, sign up for Candid’s newsletter.

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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. One grantmaker association even worked with us to craft a bespoke, five-email campaign to encourage their members to sign on to Demographics via Candid.

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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. ® Grant Writing Training Once you have identified potential funders, take the time to delve deeper into their interests and funding history. Let's chat Get.Grants.Better.® ® Get.Grants.Better.®

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 8, 2024

From my experience, this reveals a gap in their skillset or lack of fundraising training, not a chronic incapacity to solicit a matching gift or monthly donation. Take their career and family roles into consideration as well as demographics of age, location, etc. Want to dive in deeper?

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The Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Each generation is as different as the next, meaning your organization requires a strategic fundraising approach to effectively engage with supporters from all demographics. This guide will explore the following tips to boost supporter engagement and fundraise more successfully across generations: Research your target demographics.

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Candid

JANUARY 21, 2025

This includes not just purchasing tools but also covering costs for training, maintenance, and capacity building. Demographic and geographic data should guide efforts to ensure historically marginalized communities have equitable access to AI resources. Reframe authenticity concerns.

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The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 11, 2020

Back in 2009, in the midst of the greatest recession since the Great Depression, Milton Hospital had me in to train their board on how to ask without fear. At the training, the development staff passed out prospects names for board members to assign themselves to contact. It didn't matter to him that he wasn't the right demographic.

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Candid

APRIL 28, 2022

Also find demographic or population data that shows a need for your services and explain how that need is not being met. . Do your homework to find out if organizations (nonprofit, for-profit, or government) are already doing the same or similar work in your community. Are there alternatives to starting a nonprofit? .

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Candid

MARCH 23, 2023

To further support nonprofits in making the case for funding, we encourage them to share their organizational leadership’s demographic makeup. Finally, in early 2023, we will offer virtually all capacity-building trainings at no cost to individuals.

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Candid

AUGUST 5, 2024

Or if you’re focused on education, you can use the Pew Research Center’s extensive reports and data sets to track trends in public attitudes toward education reform, identify key demographic groups that support these initiatives, and tailor their outreach strategies accordingly. Leverage existing infrastructure.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Project description Your project description should delve deep into the specific activities of your project and how they will benefit your target demographic. For a more in-depth understanding of how to create a project budget, be sure to check out this free training on the topic.

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Greater Giving

JULY 9, 2024

Services : Raffle off a free haircut, personal training session, or pet sitting service. Appeal to All Interests When choosing raffle prizes, consider the demographics of your audience. Consider these unique raffle ideas: Experiences : Offer a behind-the-scenes tour, a cooking class with a local chef, or a private karaoke session.

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Sharpshooter Communications

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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. Outputs are your activities.

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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

Demographics and location: Gather demographic details like age, birthdate, and marital status in addition to geographic location. Append employer data , contact information, demographic data, and wealth data to ensure everything’s up-to-date. Depending on your nonprofit’s needs, you can append all sorts of information.

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Candid

JUNE 15, 2022

And, despite enormous personal and professional stress, they continued to deliver data, resources, insights, and training to our colleagues across the sector, supporting their work at a crucial time. T hroughout the pandemic, we saw the wellness and safety of our team as a top priority.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Organizations collaborate to enhance educational programming and provide comprehensive training, equipping caregivers for their demanding roles. This program offers a range of services, including skills training, peer mentoring, and online resources, providing comprehensive support to caregivers of veterans.

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Grant Training Center

MAY 10, 2021

Mentors and Tutors : Certain donors require that young investigators be trained via mentorship and tutoring. Training: Virtual training during Covid-19 has increased the participation of international attendees, who due to fiscal constraints, could not previously travel to the training sites.

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Grant Training Center

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

For example, if you were writing a grant for the National Science Foundation (NSF), Broader Impacts (BI) involve advancing discovery while promoting teaching, training, and learning. Highlight any policies, training, or organizational practices that support these values.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

To keep your volunteers as effective as possible, develop a volunteer management process that helps you recruit, train, and steward volunteers for your organization. There are three major aspects of managing your volunteers: recruitment, training, and stewardship. The average volunteer retention rate is around 65%.

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