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Stop the Boilerplate Burnout: How to Keep Your Grant Story Fresh Without Losing Your Sanity

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

New leadership, shifting priorities, evolving language around DEIeverything changes constantly, and if youre not careful, your boilerplate starts to look like a relic from 2019. Break your story into bite-sized, updatable sections: leadership bios, DEI commitments, recent wins, key metrics.

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3 ways nonprofits can secure long-term corporate partnerships

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Since its inception in 2019, the Beloved Benefit has raised over $24 milliondollars that directly impact communities. Providing data-backed impact reports, financial breakdowns, and key performance metrics help businesses see the tangible results of their support. Blank, co-founder of Home Depot and chair of the Arthur M.

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The most read Candid insights articles in 2024: Fundraising, AI, and diversity 

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 demographics by Kyoko Uchida, Candid. nonprofit sector asks questions such as: Are staff, leaders, and board members equally diverse?

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Annual Giving Basics: A Fundamental Guide for Yearly Donations

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Revenue per donor is increasing: The average donor gave $865 in 2023 compared to $673 in 2019. Total donor count is decreasing: The number of donors who gave in 2023 decreased by 5.3% compared to the previous year.

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Comparison of the Best Charity Watchdogs and Charity Badges

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Candid (GuideStar) Candid was formed in 2019 through the merger of GuideStar and the Foundation Center. Financial Metrics : Charity Navigator evaluates organizations based on financial efficiency, sustainability, and growth. It provides comprehensive data on nonprofit organizations, including their financials, operations, and impact.

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19 socially responsible companies to inspire your CSR efforts

Bonterra

CSR fun fact: Since 2019, HP has used over 1 billion pounds of recycled materials in their products and packaging. million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions. Entrepreneur support: The HP Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurs offers training in relevant skills to underserved entrepreneurs.

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Private School Admissions: Breaking Down the Data

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Census data: from 2019 to 2020, the share of students attending private schools grew by 3.4 Baseline Admissions Metrics Let’s start with the basics and then look beyond typical admission metrics to capitalize on this growth potential. Leveling Up Your Analysis Those are the basic metrics for all admissions officers.