2022, Budget and Demographics - Grants & Fundraising Brief

The ‘invisible majority’: What we know about very small nonprofits

Candid

MAY 1, 2025

501(c)(3) nonprofits are very small organizations with annual budgets below $50,000. We define very small nonprofits as 501(c)(3) organizations with a Form 990-N filing requirement per the 2023 IRS Business Master Files that also filed a Form 990-N in 2022 or later. Did you know? The majority of U.S. Thats less than the median U.S.

Demographics

Demographics Nonprofit Budget Education

A $65 Billion Wake-Up Call for Nonprofits—How to Survive the Shift

Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

2022: Donations dropped to $386.76 In other words, more than $100 billion less was donated by individuals in 2022 and 2023 combined compared to 2021. By 2022 and 2023, economic conditions shifted, impacting charitable giving. Budget and spending adjustments at federal and state levels may impact nonprofit funding.

Policy

Policy Policies Nonprofit Demographics

Women in the nonprofit sector: Underrepresented, underpaid, underfunded, but making progress

Candid

MARCH 19, 2025

nonprofit sector demographics. According to demographic data shared on Candid profiles , 69% of all nonprofit staff and 62% of nonprofit leaders identify as women. For example, 64% of Black nonprofit CEOs are women, but among the nonprofits they lead, the largest share have budgets of under $50,000. What to know about U.S.

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How Data Can Improve Your Nonprofit’s Response Rates

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

A recent survey by The Nonprofit Alliance found that nearly half of direct response consultants said their clients lowered expectations from 2022 to 2023, while less than 10% said they expected their clients to do more direct mail fundraising this year compared to last year. Know your target demographic. Male or female? Young or old?

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Nonprofit profiles: advancing equity through data

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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Demographics Nonprofit Application Applicant

What it takes to be more data driven

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. . Learn more here. .

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IT Demographics Finance Training

We’re 39 percent similar; how can we be exponentially better?

Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

What might funders do in 2022 to begin addressing this mismatch between our stated values and the reality of our operations? Project Demographics/Orientation/Status (2 percent). Organizational Budgeting, Revenue Practices, and Forecasts (20 percent). Staff Demographics (Age, Ethnicity, Gender, Immigration Status).

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Future-proof your fundraising: 3 ways to thrive long-term

Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 29, 2024

Let’s explore some forward-thinking and (perhaps surprisingly) accessible ways for small nonprofits to drive sustained success and reduce the need for constant cost-cutting and budget anxiety. Nonprofits also received 32% more DAF grants and 56% more grant dollars in 2022 than in 2021. in 2021 , hitting $45.74

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Highlights from Candid’s most popular philanthropic resources in 2023?

Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

To build trust and prioritize community voices, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s Community Fund adopted a participatory grantmaking practice in 2021 and 2022. It also examines the findings from its comprehensive assessment of New York City’s nonprofits’ leadership demographics.

Policy

Policy Policies Education Demographics

Understanding the Difference Between Race and Ethnicity

Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 17, 2024

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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How to Craft Your Annual Nonprofit Development Plan

CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Move beyond basic demographics to understand motivations, interests, and communication preferences. Kickstarting the budgeting journey involves setting a comprehensive, year-long fundraising goal. For instance, let’s consider a total operating budget of $200,000.

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Calendar Budget Nonprofit Goals

The Future of Fundraising Revenue Sources

Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2022

For more insights into important nonprofit trends and key strategies, all driven by data, download The State of Nonprofit Fundraising 2022 report. Getting a government grant requires a huge amount of effort in research and grant-writing, and these programs often have long waiting periods, making it difficult to budget around them.

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Fundraising Government Demographics Grant Writing

6 Ways To Use Pledge Now, Pay Later In Your Fundraising Campaigns

CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2022

Plus, our survey indicates that installment payments are only increasing in popularity, especially with the 22-44 year old demographic, so now is a great time to be an early adopter and cultivate those millennial donors! Here’s 6 ways to use PNPL to boost your fundraising in 2022 and beyond! The best part about PNPL?

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Fundraising Donation Demographics Retainer

How to Create the Best Sponsorship Packet Template for Your Nonprofit

Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2022

Whether you’re looking for in-kind donations for promotional campaigns or financial sponsorship for an event, corporate sponsorships are a great way to make your budget go further while increasing reach and awareness for your cause. Target demographic. Sponsorship levels. Need ideas for planning your next fundraising event?

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The ‘invisible majority’: What we know about very small nonprofits

A $65 Billion Wake-Up Call for Nonprofits—How to Survive the Shift

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Women in the nonprofit sector: Underrepresented, underpaid, underfunded, but making progress

How Data Can Improve Your Nonprofit’s Response Rates

Nonprofit profiles: advancing equity through data

What it takes to be more data driven

We’re 39 percent similar; how can we be exponentially better?

Future-proof your fundraising: 3 ways to thrive long-term

Highlights from Candid’s most popular philanthropic resources in 2023?

Understanding the Difference Between Race and Ethnicity

How to Craft Your Annual Nonprofit Development Plan

The Future of Fundraising Revenue Sources

6 Ways To Use Pledge Now, Pay Later In Your Fundraising Campaigns

How to Create the Best Sponsorship Packet Template for Your Nonprofit

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