Candid insights

The term BIPOC-led is today’s king of philanthropic buzzwords. But what does it actually mean? Find out why defining BIPOC-led might be harder than you’d think.

If you’re deciding whether to take your cause to the next level by forming a 501(c)(3), consider the common downsides of starting a nonprofit organization.

Feeling the post-GivingTuesday blues? Find out why now is not the time to give up on year end giving and discover five ways to maximize your fundraising success this giving season.

We are sunsetting GlassPockets. We reflect on GlassPockets’ history and lessons learned, what went into our decision, and how you can continue to access Candid’s content and tools on funder transparency.

What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19? Candid and the Center of Disaster Philanthropy use data explore this question and examine how the social sector can maximize its impact today and in the future.

Struggling to know what to do with your nonprofit Twitter account? Candid’s social media expert shares her approach to Twitter with the aim of to helping the nonprofit community do the same during this challenging and uncertain time.

Do nonprofit mission statements dictate fundraising success? Discover best practices for how to write a nonprofit mission statement that drives donations.

Find out how Free Library Philadelphia provides practical and free nonprofit resources to their community, including access and guidance to Candid’s tools, like Foundation Directory.

As we look to these new findings, we uplift why they matter and how this partnership strengthens our goals to map and improve tracking of the field of philanthropy.

Want to maximize donations to your nonprofit on GivingTuesday? See why crypto fundraising holds the key to tapping into today’s newest generation of crypto donors.

Nonprofits can now accept donations with Apple Pay. It’s an easy, secure, and private way for your donors to give back.

Peer-to-peer fundraising best practices are constantly evolving, and nonprofits can benefit from reassessing and refreshing their out of date strategies.