Candid insights

The big picture of the social sector, backed by data and expertise

A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

Introducing ABFE and Candid’s new report, Philanthropy and HBCUs: Foundation funding to historically Black colleges and universities.

By Susan Taylor Batten (she/her)

May 2, 2023

Advancing racial equity for effective environmental grantmaking 

When it comes to advancing racial equity in their work, learn how Environmental Grantmakers Association leads by example by using demographic data and insights to direct funding to BIPOC-led grantees.

By Guy Mika (he/him) and Tamara Toles O’Laughlin (she/her)

April 25, 2023

How to craft a data-driven social media strategy for your nonprofit 

In this blog, learn how to create a data-driven social media strategy to guide your success.

By Kate Meyers Emery, Ph.D. (she/her)

April 20, 2023

Climate justice in the field: An interview with the Hive Fund 

Get expert advice and practical insights on how philanthropy can work in solidarity to advance climate justice.

By Janet Camarena (she/her)

April 19, 2023

4 storytelling tips to inspire and engage your nonprofit audience

Use these four storytelling tips to help you reach and win over the support of your nonprofit audience.

By Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi (she/her)

April 13, 2023

How to secure corporate sponsors for your fundraising event

Want help taking your nonprofit’s fundraisers to the next level? Use these four tips to successfully secure corporate sponsors for your next fundraising event.

By Kelly Velasquez-Hague (she/her)

April 11, 2023

How to harness the power of peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns

Learn how peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns can help you reach new donors and create a ripple effect of support for your cause.

By John Killoran (he/him)

April 6, 2023

4 practical tips for building relationships with nonprofit funders

Use these four tips to help you build relationships with nonprofit funders and increase the odds of gaining their support.

By Kyle Kivett (he/him)

April 4, 2023

Centering the user perspective

Get an inside look at how Candid centers users using UX research into our product design and development processes.

By Devin Harvath (he/him)

March 28, 2023

Defining equitable access begins at home 

Learn about Candid’s commitment to equitable access and reducing funding inequities for nonprofits today.

By David Rosado (he/him)

March 23, 2023

Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

We have been tracking philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake. Here’s what we know so far.

By Daniel X Matz (he/him)

March 21, 2023

Building a unified platform

Candid’s unified platform will bring together all our products; making it easier for you to find the information you need to do good.

By John Gonzalez (he/him) and Sonali Dhume (she/her)

March 13, 2023