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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
January 30, 2023