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

Social media myths for nonprofits 

This blog debunks six nonprofit social media myths for engaging supporters on today’s social platforms.

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

June 27, 2023

4 free ways to access Candid’s demographic data 

Discover four free ways to access demographic data provided to Candid by over 55,000 nonprofits.

By Alison Jannette (she/her)

June 20, 2023

7 red flags for funders in your grant proposal

Avoid these seven red flags for funders in your grant proposal to increase your chances of funding success.

By David M. Holmes (he/him) and Kate Meyers Emery, Ph.D. (she/her)

June 14, 2023

The 990s are here. Why that’s a big deal and what happens now

Discover how Candid responded to a million newly released 990s and what this fresh 990 data means for the social sector.

By Shane Ward (he/him) and Cathleen Clerkin, Ph.D. (she/her)

June 12, 2023

Is your nonprofit thinking about using ChatGPT? Your first step is to do no harm

Beth Kanter and Allison Fine share examples of nonprofits’ use of ChatGPT gone wrong and discuss how you can mitigate the risks of generative AI technology at your organization.

By Beth Kanter (she/her) and Allison Fine (she/her)

June 8, 2023

Reaching Gen Z on social media: Expert advice vs. Gen Z opinion

See how expert advice on reaching Gen Z on social media compares to what Gen Z says works best.

By Promise Pitman (she/her)

June 7, 2023

Open for comment: Proposed changes to Candid’s taxonomy

Prior to making proposed updates to Candid’s taxonomy, or the Philanthropy Classification System (PCS), we invite you to share your feedback during its public comment period.

By Laia Griñó (she/her)

June 5, 2023

16 free nonprofit books for your summer reading list

If you’re searching for your next good read, check out these 16 free nonprofit books that are perfect for any summertime occasion.

By Melissa Pulis (she/her) and Christy Rilette (she/her)

May 31, 2023

What donors love

Joan Garry shares a real-life fundraising success story and explores what donors love to see when funding today’s nonprofits.

By Joan Garry (she/her)

May 24, 2023

Let’s All Pull Together: Reflections from Harambee 2023

In this blog, Candid’s Adia Colar reflects on her recent experience attending ABFE’s 2023 Harambee Conference.

By Adia Colar (she/her)

May 23, 2023

Nonprofit Google Ads 101: How to get the Google Ad Grant

Discover what a Google Ad Grant is, how it works, and how your nonprofit can take advantage of its free benefits.

By Sarah Symoens (she/her)

May 18, 2023

How to set up Apple Pay for donations

Learn how to set up Apple Pay for donations at your nonprofit in a few simple steps.

By Megan Allison (she/her)

May 16, 2023