Candid insights

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

How nonprofits can get the most out of LinkedIn’s free features 

In this Candid blog, Ariana Younai, the head of LinkedIn for Nonprofits, explains how your organization can use LinkedIn’s free features and resources to support your mission-driven work.

By Ariana Younai (she/her)

March 9, 2023

Is it a movement or a moment?

This blog explores what a social movement is and is not, as well as discusses how successful movements can be built and sustained to stand the test of time.

By Emily Bell Tyree (she/her)

March 6, 2023

Demographics via Candid: Building a movement to promote equity in the social sector

Hear first-hand from leading organizations that are building a demographic data-led movement to advance equity in the social sector.

By Kristin Boe (she/her) and Kristin Hanlin (she/her)

March 1, 2023

5 fundraising ideas to start the year off strong

Discover five fundraising ideas you can prioritize today to help you get a heads start on successfully achieving your annual funding goals.

By Krista Berry (she/her)

February 28, 2023

3 Strategies to create an effective nonprofit homepage

Discover three key strategies for creating a nonprofit homepage to help you stand out from the crowd and peak your website visitors’ interest in supporting your cause.

By Murad Bushnaq (he/him)

February 23, 2023

Removing cost as a barrier to nonprofit training 

As part of our commitment to advancing equity in the social sector, we are excited to announce that virtually all Candid’s trainings are now free of cost.

By David Rosado (he/him)

February 22, 2023

We’re listening: Updates to the race and ethnicity options on the Candid profile

Candid has refined the way we collect data about race and ethnicity. In this blog, we share details about the changes, their implications, and the thinking that went into making them.

By Laia Griñó (she/her) and Anna Koob (she/her)

February 16, 2023

So you’ve defined “BIPOC-led”…but how will you measure it?

This blog outlines four key reasons why quantifying what it means to be a BIPOC-led organization is more difficult than you’d think.

By Cathleen Clerkin, Ph.D. (she/her)

February 15, 2023

How do grantmaker CEO salaries compare with other staff? 

What’s the typical salary for a chief executive officer? This blog explores how CEO salaries compare to other staff at U.S. grantmaker organizations.

By David Wolcheck (he/him)

February 9, 2023

How to write a winning grant proposal

Writing a grant proposal doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Read this blog to get best practices on how to craft the key sections of your next project proposal.

By Stephen Robertson (he/him)

February 7, 2023

The ABCs of DAFs: How to tap into donor-advised funds 

Want to tap into DAF funding to support your nonprofit’s mission-driven work? Discover creative ways and tools you can use to connect with donor advised funds.

By David M. Holmes (he/him)

February 1, 2023

What to expect when you’re expecting to rebrand your nonprofit

If you think it may be time to rebrand your nonprofit, it’s helpful to know what to expect from the process.  We’ll go over important factors to consider when you update your nonprofit’s branding.

By Ryan Felix (he/him)

January 30, 2023