GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2024

While not all of the trends are applicable to your organization, having a heads-up on the nonprofit trends for 2024 may give your organization the leg-up it needs to run a successful nonprofit for years to come. Demographics Targeted On Social Media Social media is a platform that some nonprofits and businesses have been hesitant to utilize.

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Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

These regional research reports delve into the evolving dynamics of nonprofit fundraising in each region and give a comprehensive view of the social impact community in 2024, helping nonprofits understand and benchmark their performance. Eager to learn more? Download each regional report for free to explore these findings in more detail.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 19, 2024

Here are three questions nonprofits should ask in order to implement a data-driven development strategy in 2024.

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Capital Campaign Pro

JUNE 17, 2024

nonprofit sector report, which compiles data from 59,550 public charities that shared demographic data between July 2019 and January 2024, 24% […] The post 21 Useful Resources for Black Fundraisers and Black-Led Nonprofits appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 1, 2024

What are the top GivingTuesday best practices and fundraising ideas to make you stand out in 2024? Despite annual donations decreasing the 2023 CauseVox Giving Study found that individuals, especially the younger demographic, remain steadfast in their commitment to philanthropic endeavors.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Segmentation through demographics like age, location and interests are also helpful ways to understand your donors and create stories that will resonate with the different types of target audiences. Define Your Desired Donor First, start by figuring out who your ideal donor is for your GivingTuesday campaign.

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Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Using Giving USA 2024 and IRS Statistics on Individual Tax Returns , I discovered a massive decline in individual donations that could have long-term consequences for fundraising. This demographic shift could lead to a long-term fundraising decline unless nonprofits adapt now. billion (inflation-adjusted). billiona $52.35

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

GivingTuesday released its quarterly giving report, analyzing giving behaviors from April to June 2024. Here are five takeaways.

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 23, 2025

This on-demand webinar reviews what 2024 was like for nonprofits and offers fundraising, donor, and marketing strategies for 2025. Lets look ahead as your organization plans, strategizes, and adapts in 2025. What can you and your team expect in the fundraising event, donor relationship, and nonprofit marketing landscapes?

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Candid

AUGUST 12, 2024

nonprofit sector report, released in May, analyzes the demographic composition of nonprofit staff, leaders, and board members in terms of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and disability status. Candid’s The state of diversity in the U.S. What does the information shared by 59,550 U.S.

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Candid

AUGUST 26, 2024

So far in 2024, more than 123,000 users have accessed this rich body of shared knowledge through Issue Lab. Here are just a few of the most popular resources published in 2024. The post What we’re reading: 5 popular Issue Lab reports from 2024 appeared first on Candid insights. The state of diversity in the U.S.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 11, 2025

However, we do know that donor demographics and fundraising methods are always changing. Results : In 2024, 1,300 Icecyle participants raised $685,000 for research, clinical trials, and quality-of-life programs for cancer patients and their families. So, theres nothing wrong with run-walk-bike events.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Let’s discuss some 2024 year-end giving campaign ideas to help your nonprofit stand out this holiday season. By having everything prepped ahead of time, you can continue to engage supporters throughout the rest of 2024. Understand Target Demographics In the U.S.,

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

If you’re not sure how to segment your audience, consider using the following categories: New/recurring donors High/low donors Demographic or geographical location 5. For additional help planning your year-end fundraisers, check out our Ultimate 2024 Year-End & GivingTuesday Fundraising Toolkit.

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Candid

JULY 15, 2024

In February 2024 , 66% reported that their funders have either continued these changes to reduce grantee burden or made new commitments to implement them. In the 2024 NVP, 56% of nonprofits said funders made new commitments or continued existing commitments in this area. More research is needed here.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

As we embark on another year of impactful endeavors, let’s delve into the top ways you can increase your fundraising efforts in 2024. In 2024, there are new, unique challenges and opportunities in the fundraising landscape that require nonprofits like yours to take a strategic and dynamic approach to maximize your fundraising efforts.

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GiveSmart

AUGUST 2, 2024

Overall, integrating text-to-donate into your strategy will streamline your fundraising efforts, increase donor engagement, and tap into a demographic that values mobile ease, setting your organization up for success throughout the year. Not sure how many texts your organization should send?

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Greater Giving

APRIL 19, 2024

The Northwest Event Show 2024 was a whirlwind of innovation and inspiration! Consider using targeted social media ads to reach out to demographics passionate about your cause and showcase how the event embodies your mission. The Northwest Event Show 2024 pulsed with innovative ideas to take your events to the next level.

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Candid

MARCH 25, 2025

We started 2024 by inviting users to experience a pre-release of a unified experience of our basic tools and services. For example, the demographics section will now include veteran status, and organizations can use video to show potential donors their work in action.

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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.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2024

Exponent Philanthropy’s 2024 report, Racial Equity in Lean Foundations, offers a snapshot of where nearly 300 of these foundations are today and how they can improve. 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.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 11, 2024

For their 2023–2024 The Ride to Independent Schools Report , the Enrollment Management Association (EMA) surveyed over 3,000 families about their experiences applying to independent schools. We used these success profiles to create forecast models for future years.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

This platform also provides insights into attendee demographics and event performance. 100+ Fundraising Event Ideas to Try in 2024 and Beyond. The post Event Management Software for Nonprofits: Top Tools for 2024 appeared first on Fundraising Blog for Nonprofit, Educational, and Faith-Based Organizations.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

What’s your plan for 2024? As we embark on the fundraising journey in 2024, the significance of a well-structured nonprofit annual development plan cannot be overstated. Move beyond basic demographics to understand motivations, interests, and communication preferences.

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Candid

MARCH 27, 2024

If you’re inspired to update your nonprofit profile, you should know that the elements donors tend to review are programmatic and strategy details, charitable status, financial information, demographic data, and any available examples of how you are tracking your progress and measuring your results.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The "Women Give 2024" report highlighted womens resilience in giving, but also revealed how the pandemic reversed long-standing trends.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 8, 2024

With this year’s GivingTuesday quickly approaching on Dec 3, 2024 , choosing the right fundraising platform is more important than ever. Running Specific Reports Your platform should allow you to run specific reports on donations, matching gifts, donor demographics, and more. In 2023 alone, GivingTuesday raised $3.1 billion in the U.S.,

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Candid

JULY 8, 2024

Foundation program officers and government officials can unintentionally limit the impact of community-based organizations by funding them to serve only a specific demographic group and a narrow set of activities. That money ultimately does little to shift power to those who are affected by election outcomes and policy decisions.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

According to a Chronicle of Philanthropy analysis , wealthy donors gave nearly $300 million more to nonprofits in the first five months of 2024 than they did over the same period last year. What are their demographics? Major giving is on the rise across the nonprofit sector. Why do they give to your cause? What are their giving goals?

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Greater Giving

MARCH 29, 2024

Cost-Effectiveness: Cost was the top priority when choosing a venue according to nonprofits in our 2024 Q1 Nonprofit Trends survey. This option can attract a new demographic of supporters who might not typically attend your events. Public parks or outdoor venues can be significantly cheaper than traditional event spaces.

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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?

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

JANUARY 29, 2024

Put on sunscreen and wax your board, as it will be grant Surfin’ Safari right after the 2024 election, no matter who wins. I ended up working on many useless streetscape projects and loan/grant programs for imaginary retail users.

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Candid

JANUARY 16, 2024

Over the last decade, I’ve watched an increasing number of current and prospective funders require demographic data as part of their grant application processes. The development team at Candid—let’s call them data collectors—is asked to fill out approximately 100 demographic surveys a year for grant applications. Let’s dig in to why.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

With powerful platforms like Bloomerang , you can create donor segments that allow you to send tailored communications within the various demographics of your donor base. You could say, “Let’s aim to increase our donor base by 10% over last year’s by the end of Q3 2024.” Give your goal a time limit to keep a sense of importance.

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Candid

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Another way to reduce paperwork is for grantmakers to ask applicants to share demographic data in their Candid nonprofit profiles instead of requiring them to provide it in each application. The post 2024 holiday wish list: nonprofit edition appeared first on Candid insights. Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant proposals?

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

The numbers for evangelical giving declined during the period and dropped even further when data was collected during February 2024. Among evangelical donors to church, the average amount given during the 12 months ending in February 2024 was $2,503. This is down 15% from an inflation-adjusted average of $2,953 in 2021.

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2025

As of December 2024, you can search and download over 35,500 such resources about efforts to improve the lives of people in their communities and beyond. In 2024, more than 195,000 users accessed Issue Labs collection of shared knowledge. Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Implementation Guidebook (2024 update) by the W.K.

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