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Topping the charts in 2022: The 10 most-read Candid blogs
If you’re wondering which social sector topics topped charts this year, be sure to check out this list of the top 10 most-read Candid blogs in 2022.
December 19, 2022
Nonprofit explainer videos: 4 tips to inspire supporters
Nonprofit explainer videos showcase your mission and inspire action among your supporters. Use these expert tips to ensure your nonprofit videos make an impact.
December 12, 2022
Explore funding for U.S. democracy with our free data tool
If you’re curious about nonprofits’ U.S. democracy-related work and how its being funded, use Candid’s free data tools to explore funding for U.S. democracy initiatives.
December 9, 2022
Why defining BIPOC-led is harder than you think
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.
December 8, 2022
The downsides of starting a nonprofit organization
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.
December 6, 2022
Fundraising beyond GivingTuesday: 5 tips to maximize year end giving
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.
November 30, 2022
GlassPockets at sunset: reflections from working at the intersection of power and light
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.
November 29, 2022
What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?
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.
November 14, 2022
Tweeting through uncertainty: Candid’s approach to nonprofit Twitter
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.
November 10, 2022
Does your nonprofit mission statement drive donations?
Do nonprofit mission statements dictate fundraising success? Discover best practices for how to write a nonprofit mission statement that drives donations.
November 8, 2022
Connecting Philadelphia nonprofits to crucial resources
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.
November 3, 2022
The 10th annual human rights report: collaborating to drive impact
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.
October 28, 2022