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2024 holiday wish list: nonprofit edition

Candid

Heres what you told us, along with a few articles that offer a deeper dive into each of the items on this nonprofit wish list: #3: Less paperwork for grants (14%) We know nonprofits are often overburdened by long, complicated, customized grant applications and reporting that require hours and hours of staff timeeven for small grant amounts.

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The most read Candid insights articles in 2024: Fundraising, AI, and diversity 

Candid

Naturally, we were curious to know how grantmakers felt about the use of generative AI in funding applications. In its annual survey of foundation giving trends, Candid finds 57% of grantmakers didnt know whether theyd received applications created with generative AI, only 10% accepted or planned to accept them, and 67% were undecided.

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What If You Never Had to Start a Grant from Scratch Again?

Grant Writing Made Easy

We’ve created a streamlined approach to grant writing with tools designed to help you leverage past efforts for future wins: the AI Grants Hub™, featuring the Standard Grant Narrative, the Grant Application Library, and the Organizational Documents Library. Every past application becomes a learning tool and a building block.

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Nonprofit Grant Strategy: Recalibrate for Year-End Success

Grant Writing Made Easy

Elevate your proposals using refreshed templates, updated data insights, and a stronger commitment to equity, ensuring your applications stand out in a crowded grant space. Update DEI framing and metrics Many funders expect clear demographic data and transparent discussion of equity efforts.

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HOME Agency Launches, Announces $100K Marketing Services Award

NonProfit PRO

For creatives: HOME Agency creates a sustainable, collaborative space that prioritizes care, prevents burnout and supports creative excellence. ” The HOME Agency Values in Action Award is now open for applications. All non-profits in good standing are encouraged to apply. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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5 Ways to Level Up Your Nonprofit’s Volunteer Program

The Fundraising Coach

From hurdles like volunteer recruitment and burnout to all too common mistakes like disorganized training, its not easy to run an effective program, even if you have the best intentions. Another strategy for facilitating relationships between volunteers is to group them based on demographic factors like age.

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What to know about U.S. nonprofit sector demographics 

Candid

What’s the demographic composition of the U.S. Based on data from 59,550 public charities that shared demographic data between July 2019 and January 2024, 47% of all staff identify as white, 24% as Black/African American, 19% as Hispanic/Latino, 6% as Asian American/Pacific Islander, 1% as Native American, and 4% as multiracial.