Candid

MARCH 19, 2025

Despite comprising the majority of the nonprofit workforce, women in the sector still face gender disparities and challenges, including unequal pay, lack of access to funding sources, and expectations to do more with less. nonprofit sector demographics. The more you know: Key facts about Black nonprofit leadership.

Demographics 99

Demographics Nonprofit Budget Funding 99

Candid

MAY 2, 2024

As the largest source of nonprofit demographic data, at Candid we’re often asked whether this push has resulted in actual change. Are more people of color serving in nonprofit leadership roles? Nonprofit CEOs are predominantly white: More than 70% of organizations are led by a white CEO. The answer is…yes and no.

Demographics 118

Demographics Nonprofit IT 118

Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Both nonprofits and funders feel this acutely, particularly in recent years as we grapple with a global pandemic and the systemic implications of racial injustice. . On the other hand, these same (often smaller) nonprofits carry a disproportionate burden from funders’ duplicative and disparate application and reporting requirements.

Demographics 105

Demographics Nonprofit Applicant Application 105

Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

With all these options, we wanted to look back and highlight some of the Issue Lab community’s most popular publications in 2022, featuring a wide array of topics ranging from education to participatory grantmaking and beyond. The post A look back at Issue Lab’s top philanthropic resources in 2022 appeared first on Candid Blog.

Education 98

Education Demographics Funding Utilities 98

Not Your Father's Charity

DECEMBER 27, 2022

There’s no magic bullet in marketing your nonprofit. Whether you’re a brand-new nonprofit or a more established one, your challenges and opportunities are all the same. So, you stand a much better chance if you properly market your nonprofit. What are the demographics of your donors and volunteers?

Nonprofit 130

Nonprofit Publishing Demographics Media 130

Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Candid is the largest source of data about the demographics of nonprofit leaders, board members, and staff. Candid typically shares organizations’ “latest available” demographic data, i.e., their most recent submission. For this, we need to dig into Candid’s data archives. For this, we need to dig into Candid’s data archives.

Demographics 52

Demographics Publishing Nonprofit IT 52

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?

Demographics 119

Demographics Consultant Consulting Consulting 119

NonProfit PRO

MAY 16, 2023

A GivingUSA study revealed a significant increase in millennial gift giving from 2016 to 2022, and much of that lift is a result of direct mail. Taking advantage of empty mailboxes, in addition to understanding what really motivates millennials to give, is key to the future of most fundraising programs.

Nonprofit 119

Nonprofit Fundraising Demographics 119

Candid

MAY 2, 2022

As a membership organization that educates, connects, and advocates for North Carolina nonprofits, the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits (the Center) looks to sites like Candid’s GuideStar for data to support their nonprofit programs and recruitment. An updated Candid Profile checks all those boxes. .

IT 98

IT Demographics Finance Training 98

Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 29, 2024

Is your nonprofit poised for long-term growth? Check out these future-proof nonprofit fundraising strategies based on today’s top philanthropic trends. As a nonprofit professional, you know this all too well and likely implement all kinds of cost-saving and efficiency-boosting practices into your work.

Fundraising 177

Fundraising Retainer Demographics Funding 177

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 18, 2024

By 2022, 100,000 registered nurses had left the workforce because of stress, burnout, and retirement. In particular, median wage growth (or decline) has differed historically depending on the occupation, socioeconomic status, and demographics of workers. COVID related stress and burnout lead the reasons for the shortfall.

Burnout 52

Burnout Demographics Consultant Consulting 52

CauseVox

AUGUST 31, 2023

Crafting Tailored Donor Experiences : Strategies to resonate with different demographics, combining efficiency and personal touch. Secure your copy now and set your nonprofit on a trajectory of success in this diverse era of giving! Charitable giving took an unexpected dip of 10.5% And what about those high-flyers with deeper pockets?

Demographics 93

Demographics Nonprofit IT Fundraising 93

Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

I’m often invited to speak with organizations about the latest fundraising and nonprofit trends. While I am happy to share my perspective, trends are, by nature, always changing and have varying impacts depending on your nonprofit’s function. The first is to share my view on some of the latest fundraising and nonprofit trends.

Demographics 98

Demographics AI ChatGPT Proposal 98

Candid

JUNE 12, 2023

Candid uses 990 data as a starting place for our nonprofit profiles and grantmaking databases. In fact, between August 2022 and April 2023, the IRS released very little 990 data at all. To put these numbers into perspective, in April 2023, Candid could only account for about 60k 990 filings for fiscal years 2021 and 2022 combined.

Demographics 111

Demographics Metrics Calendar Nonprofit 111

Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Recent evidence from the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) indicates that grantmakers are asking the same questions with slight differences across funders, wasting a significant amount of a nonprofit's time during the application process. Project Demographics/Orientation/Status (2 percent). Activating our values in 2022.

Applicant 111

Applicant Application Demographics Organizational Budget 111

Candid

JANUARY 20, 2023

Research shows nonprofits that earn a Seal average 53% more in contributions. Note: Your Seal will expire automatically after two years if you do not update your Candid nonprofit profile ’s information.   Platinum  Impact—showcase your nonprofit’s mission-driven goals and impress donors with the difference you’re making. 

Strategic Plan 98

Strategic Plan Demographics Metrics Donation 98

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

The past couple of years have represented a challenging time for nonprofit fundraising. Individual giving declined in 2022 , and 70% of nonprofits expect giving to continue to decrease or remain flat. As you can see, just a few subtle wording changes turn a nonprofit-centric statement into a supporter-centric one.

Donation 110

Donation Nonprofit CRM Fundraising 110

Candid

JULY 15, 2024

Here are three areas where we’ve seen measurable progress: Streamlining or revising grant reporting requirements Each year, CEP surveys a national panel of nonprofits that receive foundation funding as part of our Nonprofit Voice Project (NVP). based funders whose grantees we surveyed before the pandemic and again in 2021 or 2022.

Proposal 95

Proposal Applicant Application Grants 95

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 119

Policy Policies Education Demographics 119

Candid

AUGUST 22, 2024

However, there is a silver lining: The percentage of boards with two or more BIPOC members increased from 13% in 2018 to 20% in 2022. 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.

Policy 105

Policy Policies Training Demographics 105

NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 6, 2022

Start fresh in 2022 with solutions to clean, update and enrich your donor data. From postal and email lists to change of address processing and demographic data, Melissa’s new solutions catalog brings you the tools you need to reach more donors, stay engaged with current ones and save on direct mail.

Demographics 59

Demographics Fundraising 59

Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2022

By filling out your Candid nonprofit profile on GuideStar, you can ensure your digital presence is up to date and prioritize creating content to share on GivingTuesday. Update your nonprofit profile on Candid’s GuideStar. This includes things like nonprofit name, contact information, and address. Check basic information.

Readiness 75

Readiness Demographics Media Metrics 75

CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As we embark on the fundraising journey in 2024, the significance of a well-structured nonprofit annual development plan cannot be overstated. Setting Clear Objectives Setting clear objectives is the bedrock of a successful nonprofit annual development plan. A specific example of a KPI could be looking at your donor retention rate.

Calendar 96

Calendar Budget Nonprofit Goals 96

Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This was a considerable commitment, but many in the sector saw a need to measure the impact and effectiveness of such funding—specifically, whether the funds were going to nonprofits led by communities of color or to more traditional, white-led institutions. In 2015, we began asking all grantseekers to provide demographic data.

Demographics 59

Demographics Funding Conference Award 59

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.

Demographics 64

Demographics GPC Management Budget 64

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Start fresh in 2022 with solutions to clean, update and enrich your donor data. From postal and email lists to change of address processing and demographic data, Melissa’s new solutions catalog brings you the tools you need to reach more donors, stay engaged with current ones and save on direct mail.

Demographics 52

Demographics Fundraising 52

Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Amid ongoing economic uncertainties and the global pandemic aftermath, nonprofits have had to navigate a lot of change in recent years—shaping the global nonprofit space towards digital-first experiences and processes. In turn, growing nonprofits have a more evenly spread income stream portfolio.

AI 109

AI Fundraising CRM Policy 109

Greater Giving

JULY 20, 2022

Nonprofits are struggling to connect donors with the cause—but these four donor engagement best practices can open up new communication channels. But as the pandemic wore on and COVID aid ended, nonprofits still needed help, and donors began to feel tired and strapped for cash. So what can nonprofits do about it?

Demographics 52

Demographics Media Fundraising Goals 52

Candid

AUGUST 26, 2024

It offers a collaborative strategic planning tool to help funders, nonprofits, and communities center the needs of children over the next decade, including a “foresight framework” that highlights how a strategic action taken now can make a long-term impact. nonprofit sector by Candid. The state of diversity in the U.S.

AI 52

AI Demographics Publishing Strategic Plan 52

Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2022

Ready to create a sponsorship packet that helps your nonprofit stand out? Nonprofit Mission. million nonprofits registered in the U.S. Instead of hoping your potential sponsor is familiar with your work, be sure to include a brief description of your nonprofit and your mission! Target demographic. There are over 1.5

Template 52

Template Demographics Nonprofit Metrics 52

Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2022

Many nonprofits are shifting their focus away from less reliable fundraising revenue sources and toward this new fundraising strategy. For more than two years now, it’s been a tough environment in which to meet nonprofit fundraising goals. So where are nonprofits looking now for critical fundraising revenue sources?

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Government Demographics Grant Writing 52

GiveSmart

MAY 22, 2024

The same goes for online transactions, including donating to nonprofits. In fact, the nonprofit donor experience relies heavily on the ease and convenience of the donation process. Read on to find out why you should leverage digital wallets to improve your donor experience and maximize donations for your nonprofit.

Donation 52

Donation Nonprofit Demographics Retainer 52

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?

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Donation Demographics Retainer 52

Candid

MARCH 31, 2022

One of the things that stuck with me (researcher that I am) was her call to include transgender information as a separate question on demographic data collection efforts. Transgender advocates and experts within the nonprofit sector have also emphasized the importance of collecting transgender demographic data.

Demographics 98

Demographics Engineering Proposal Nonprofit 98

Candid

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Many nonprofit organizations devote their time, talent, funding, and mission to helping people who live in financial hardship. We nonprofit workers focus our attention on families who have trouble affording safe housing, enough food, quality child care and health care, reliable transportation, and technology.

Insurance 105

Insurance Insurance Retail Nonprofit 105

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

The COVID pandemic is often pointed to as a reason that certain silos of giving declined during roughly 2019 through 2022. The proportion giving to a church fell from 74% to 61%, and the percent who gave to a nonprofit or ministry outside of church fell from 58% to 50%. A total 1,039 evangelical Protestants participated in the study.

Demographics 98

Demographics Consultant Consulting Consulting 98

Candid

JANUARY 2, 2025

How can nonprofit organizations, communities, leaders, and funders come together to create a bright, child-centric future together? nonprofit sector by Candid. For the past five years, Candid has invited nonprofits to share demographic information about their organizations. The state of diversity in the U.S.

AI 52

AI Publishing Demographics Policy 52