Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

Here we highlight some of the most popular publications from 2023.  It describes learnings and findings from this diversion program’s aim to serve adults aged 18-26 years in Cook County, Illinois between May 2021 and June 2023. This evaluation looks at one such program, Supporting Education and Employment Development (SEED).

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As 2023 concludes, we’ve put our twist on this yearly tradition. We hope you enjoy rediscovering and reflecting on the 10 most-read Candid blogs of 2023. After years of pandemic-related delays, Cathleen and Shane explain the significance of one million Forms 990 released by the IRS in May 2023.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Congress passed the Grants Transparency Act of 2023 (H.R. A National Resources Defense Council analyst wrote in 2023 that the lowest-capacity organizations eligible to apply for federal funding are the least likely to apply for this funding and higher-capacity organizations are overrepresented among federal applicants and awardees.

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Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

2023: Giving declined further to $374.40 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. 2023: 1.9% billion (inflation-adjusted). 2022: Donations dropped to $386.76 billiona $52.35

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 29, 2024

As in 2023, most nonprofit respondents experienced either a balanced budget or surplus in the most recently completed fiscal year. The not so good news is that nonprofit budgets tend to be trailing indicators of the overall economy, explained Smith Arrillaga. That’s the good news.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 24, 2025

Their work ensures that patients transition smoothly from hospital to community care, which is vital when hospital resources are strained due to budget cuts. As of 2023, there are over 58,000 CHWs working to help address unmet health needs in historically disadvantaged and underserved communities.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this post, discover what makes a grant proposal budget successful, common mistakes to avoid, and learn from the 3 best nonprofit grant budget examples to develop your own.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 19, 2023

Download this comprehensive accounting eBook for the latest best practices for budgeting, closing books, audits, managing payroll, compliance, and much more. Set your team up for success!

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Hundreds of ENGAGE articles have been written by outstanding leaders and subject matter experts across the social good community in 2023. The post The 10 Most Popular ENGAGE Articles in 2023 first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. Check out the articles below to see what our community has been most interested in this year.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Above all, donations and grants work together to provide vital funding to ensure a nonprofit’s budget is sustainable. In truth, in 2023 the estimate for the value of a volunteer hour was $33.49. Because of this, Nonprofits walk a tightrope when managing their funds. Volunteering : Make an impact firsthand.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

We analyzed data provided by 743 organizations via SMU DataArts’ Cultural Data Profile from 2019 to 2023, revealing the complexities beneath the surface. Much like individuals who find their monthly budgets don’t go as far when prices go up, organizations found that the same activities cost much more.

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Grant Consulting Services

JUNE 29, 2023

One word: budget. In the land of grantmaking, it’s essential to have a budget in place because grantmakers want to know that your financial situation is reasonable and how you plan on spending the money if awarded. The budget should show potential funders EXACTLY where their funds will be directed. Don’t make stuff up.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Trusted for decades, the 2023 Nonprofit Compensation Report provides the facts you’ll need to stay IRS compliant and competitive when making key salary decisions. However, organizations in the highest budget band (>$50M), saw a decrease of -0.9%. From 2011 to 2021, the percentage of female CEOs has grown in all budget groups.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 20, 2022

As nonprofits gear up to hire new staff when fresh 2023 budgets come into effect this January, they’d be wise to think about why a candidate would choose their workplace’s culture over another. Here are a few simple things employers can implement to create a flexible work environment.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 13, 2024

Community Brands partnered with third-party research firm Pacific Consulting Group (PCG) to field a survey which was conducted online during the fourth quarter of 2023. During 2023, seven or more data tools were used daily at 43% of responding nonprofits, limiting employee efficiency.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

By expanding liability protection for food donors (many of them businesses) vital In-Kind Support has been provided to critical programs to improve the quality of live to local citizens since January 5, 2023. The fabric of society is strongest when woven together with the threads of mutual respect, cooperation, and shared vision.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Get ready to soak up all the goodness from these jam-packed 2023 fundraising articles. How to create your nonprofit’s budget: Your nonprofit’s budget is a critical tool for both planning purposes and managing finances as the organization grows. Spend the time to put some thought into creating a budget for your nonprofit.

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Blackbaud

MAY 2, 2025

According to the 2023 Nonprofit Workplace Survey , 51.7% Running budget scenarios early allows you to make informed choices and reduce surprises. Proactively share resources such as templates for strategic budgeting or checklists for cost containment best practices. Also, be proactive with your funding decisions.

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CauseVox

MAY 23, 2023

This means tens of thousands of organizations are missing out on millions in free online ad budget. We surveyed hundreds of organizations and found that 75% of eligible nonprofits either had not heard of, or were not currently using the Google Grant. We are here to change that! Join our no-nonsense webinar.

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Candid

JUNE 29, 2023

Rather, the 2023 change in giving more closely matches findings from survey data in pre-pandemic years. Source: Foundation Giving Forecast Survey, 2017–2023. Source: Foundation Giving Forecast Survey, 2023. Source: Foundation Giving Forecast Survey, 2023. Source: Foundation Giving Forecast Survey, 2023.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 19, 2024

For instance, the Blackbaud Institute Spotlight: 2023 Trends in Giving found that online giving grew by 17% among small organizations, medium organizations by nearly 10%, and large organizations by 12.5% Make room in your budget and workflow for ongoing maintenancecontent updates, technical fixes, and periodic refreshes.

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Candid

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Some communities can’t access public funds and services While our nation’s government budgets are significant, there are numerous obstacles to securing and directing these funds to the communities that need them most. In 2023, WorkMoney saved working families $663 million simply by improving access to government benefits.

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Soapbox Exchange

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Register now for early bird prices (with that 2023 budget

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MAY 6, 2024

In most instances, nonprofit giving declined again in 2023. Don’t skimp on your communications budget. Maybe you need to reallocate your budget to cover some of these expenses. If you’re interested in the numbers, here are the latest results from M + R Benchmarks. It may be something you should be investing in.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 16, 2024

The incentives for nonprofit leaders to heed the findings are strong given the 63% of respondents who expect to budget more dollars for corporate social impact investment during 2024, according to the authors. The early 2020s were marked by companies highly focused on responding to crises, which shifted budgets and approaches to granting.

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RBW Strategy

MAY 14, 2024

Challenge While the AAMC is a large organization with large federal and foundation grants supporting several key initiatives, they comprise only a small percentage of the overall organization budget. The grants office consists of just two staff members. This includes contributions on larger federal grant applications that were awarded.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2024

After doing our research and speaking with other schools that had made the switch, we decided to move to continuous enrollment for the 2022–2023 school year. Thus, our business office could budget further in advance and our administrative team spent less time tracking down contracts. We knew there had to be a better way.

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Candid

JULY 19, 2023

Source: Foundation Giving Forecast Survey, 2023 Twenty-one percent responded that inflation impacted their grantmaking decisions. Slightly more funders anticipate that inflation will impact grantmaking decisions in 2023 When asked about grantmaking decisions in 2023, 29% of funders anticipated inflation would have an impact.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Nonprofits don’t have to create separate project budgets, track staff hours spent on specific projects, nor ask program staff to take time away from conducting programs when they’re reporting on general operating support. From the funder’s perspective, the grant period is November 2023-October 2024.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

An estimated $557 billion was donated by individuals, foundations, and corporations to charities in the United States in 2023. NFPs should discuss with their boards how to budget and implement steps to reduce the risk of fraud in their organizations. This statement is true regardless of a NFPs size.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Instead, consider choosing a few that work best for your staff size, budget, capacity, and organizational culture. If you don’t have a budget for that it’s OK. Invite board members and potentially other staff to call and thank all 2023 donors for what their support made possible. Generosity is reciprocal.

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Grant'd

MAY 18, 2021

There has possibly been no Budget announcement more anticipated than the 2021 Federal Budget handed down by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on Tuesday 11 May 2021. So how was this year’s budget received? Well, that of course, depends on who you ask. Well, that of course, depends on who you ask. Our thoughts?

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GiveSmart

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Fundraisers in 2023 are facing numerous headwinds. Unfortunately, the outlook for 2023 is also cloudy due to several factors: Fewer donors : Twenty years ago, 65% of US households gave to charities, churches, schools, and foundations. For these reasons stock gifting comprises less than 2% of most fundraising budgets.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

JANUARY 9, 2024

Top 10 School Fundraising Blog Posts of 2023 A review of the best-shared information to help your school raise funds in 2024. Every year seems to fly by faster than the last, and 2023 was no exception. Some steps outlined include creating a project plan, formalizing a budget, and tapping into your network. Let’s take a look.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Considering the twists that fundraising plans may have taken in 2023, it’s crucial to recalibrate for the upcoming year. Whether you have a previous fundraising plan or not, review your 2023 fundraising activities to gather insights. Kickstarting the budgeting journey involves setting a comprehensive, year-long fundraising goal.

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Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Nothing fit my goals and personality until I started my business in 2023,” says Kristi Scott, who now runs a consultancy focused on nonprofit email marketing. “My Forward-thinking nonprofits should create and budget for more fluid, project-based roles, and focus on fostering a culture where Autonomists and traditional employees can coexist.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

Candid did something bold in 2023: We asked that funders put their trust in us by providing unrestricted grant support for our planned mission-critical work—projects we believed would make the biggest impact for the sector at large. It was also the most downloaded Candid report in 2023.

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