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).

Policies

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.

Demographics

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.

Demographics

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?

Demographics

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 24, 2024

Common questions in a grant proposal ask about the demographics of the people you serve, how many people you serve, or the impact of your programs. Read our article here about our 2023 successes. Provide demographics of constituents served up to this point of this fiscal year. All of these questions indicate a need for data.

Grant Writing

Candid

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

They can take on the responsibility for gathering commonly requested information that’s already available to them, like a nonprofit’s address, mission, the demographic makeup of its staff, leadership, and more. From the funder’s perspective, the grant period is November 2023-October 2024. Make general operating support grants.

Grant

Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

By Logan Lewis In 2023, donor retention was down significantly from the previous year. Common segment categories include demographics, psychographics, philanthropic history and behavior, and communication preferences. Leveraging data and making tweaks to donor-facing forms helps your nonprofit build stronger relationships.

Retainer

Candid

MARCH 23, 2023

Through Go for the Gold , a promotion we made permanent last year, organizations with budgets under $1 million can access Foundation Directory for free when they maintain a Gold Seal of Transparency through their Candid nonprofit profile. Reducing funding inequities is a long-term project that begins at home.

Demographics

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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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

Candid

AUGUST 22, 2023

It feels like 2023 has become the year of generative artificial intelligence (AI). By updating your Candid profile and sharing your organization’s programs, budget, and demographic information, we can better support your future grant-seeking efforts. Making it easier to attract donors online.

AI

CauseVox

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In 2023 alone, GivingTuesday raised $3.1 Spur Local’s 2023 GivingTuesday campaign counter showing over $1 Million Raised from 5,347 donations) Customizing these elements—matching them with your campaign’s colors and messaging—helps convey urgency and shows how every contribution matters. billion in the U.S.,

Fundraising

Assel Grant Services

FEBRUARY 10, 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.

GPC

GiveSmart

APRIL 1, 2024

Leverage larger travel budgets: According to a 2023 study, most Americans annually set aside $4,000 or more for travel. When you offer travel at your fundraiser, you can lean into your guests’ travel budgets, which are often much higher than their charitable giving budgets.

Fundraising

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

According to the Charitable Giving USA 2024 report , donations in 2023 surpassed an estimated $557 billion. Solution: Utilize your donor management system or CRM to segment your audience based on factors such as giving history, interests, demographics, and engagement levels. Why do you need to know about these fundraising mistakes?

Fundraising

Fundly

MAY 18, 2021

When choosing your fundraising ideas, be sure to consider campaigns that match your team’s fundraising budget. For example, if your donor base tends to skew towards an older demographic, you might appeal to them with a direct mail or fundraising letter campaign. What are the best fundraising ideas?

Fundraising

CauseVox

JANUARY 16, 2025

Budgeting and Resource Allocation Establishing a robust budget that aligns with your overarching goals is not just a good financial practice; its a strategic move that amplifies the impact of every dollar spent. Kickstarting the budgeting journey involves setting a comprehensive, year-long fundraising goal.

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