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    Candid GuideStar

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AGuideStar by Candid offers GuideStar Pro for updated nonprofit data for research and other purposes, supporting data matching and validation, mailing list creation and generation, grant writing and eligibility validation, and integration of nonprofit data into existing customer or outreach data sets.N/A

    The Weather Company

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AThe Weather Company provides weather data and forecasts globally with personalized and actionable insights to millions of consumers and thousands of businesses. The product provides weather intelligence and insight on any device. Use cases, or industries served, include Military and Defense, Aviation, Advertising, Media, and some Consumer use cases. Example data products include: The Weatherverse Planner platform, which continuously monitors the forecast to help…N/A
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    Candid GuideStarThe Weather Company
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    Candid GuideStarThe Weather Company
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    Candid GuideStarThe Weather Company
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.4
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Candid GuideStarThe Weather Company
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Candid.org
    It is just my go-to for any information I need on a potential client as I work in the non-profit consulting space and need to better understand my prospects. As a former nonprofit exec, I valued what we could share on the site as a gold seal for others to learn about our worthiness to invest.
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    The Weather Company
    Well suited:
    • Forecasting for severe weather events.
    • Generating overall seasonal trends in upcoming weather patterns.
    • Content is easy to read and understand.
    • Great for business decision-makers, c-level executives.
    Not well-suited:
    • Year ahead forecasts.
    • Data that can be trusted as finite days before a weather event. The data and forecasts can change often, so remaining up to date is key.
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    Pros
    Candid.org
    • Identifying information from funder 990s
    • Gives credence to transparency claims
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    The Weather Company
    • Detailed forecasts.
    • Hyper-local forecasts.
    • Daily updated local and meaningful forecast for our business.
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    Cons
    Candid.org
    • Most 990s are typically a few years behind.
    • Organization profiles are only as complete as the organization makes them.
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    The Weather Company
    • Forecasts are not always accurate.
    • Winter weather forecasts are now often now-casted which can be challenging for proactive planning.
    • Would love to see more tips on how businesses can prepare for severe weather by the use of the Weather Company’s data.
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    Support Rating
    Candid.org
    Any support I've ever had to get from them was quick and professional. Their online guides/help docs are also easy to read.
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    The Weather Company
    Support for the Weather Company has not been an issue. The predictive analytics processes that they use allow them to remain a strong force in the world of weather patterns and forecasts. Brand recognition allows them to continue to grow and develop in a world that is not as crowded as other predictive analytics areas.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Candid.org
    I have always used Guidestar as my go-to not only when I was a non-profit executive and wanted to ensure we remained worthy of their rating but also now as a non-profit consultant where I need to understand my current and potential partners across financials, key contacts, board members, etc.
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    The Weather Company
    Insightful meteorologists that both understands the science of weather and also understands our business needs.
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    Return on Investment
    Candid.org
    • More informed grant proposals.
    • Able to easily and efficiently complete grant research.
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    The Weather Company
    • Better confidence in the weather forecast.
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