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Celebrating Black history and Black futures
While recently recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, Black people have long celebrated the historical importance of Juneteenth. From kitchen tables to campuses of Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Juneteenth is well revered in the Black community as…
June 17, 2022
Getting from “no” to “yes” for climate justice
A philanthropy insider once shared during a presentation that foundations develop guidelines so they know to whom to say “no.” Though it sounded cynical and harsh, it also rang true. My years in the field have only served to reinforce…
June 16, 2022
An open grant report to MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett
It’s been one year since Candid received the email every nonprofit dreams of: confirmation of your $15 million grant. As requested, we are submitting this brief grant report on our use of these funds. We have also elected to share…
June 15, 2022
Four lessons from Candid about balancing grantee data protection and transparency
When working with grantees, it’s important to understand the type of data you have, be clear about how the data is used, and be proactive so you know what to do in case of an incident.
June 14, 2022
The basics of building a nonprofit budget
Budgets can be one of the most intimidating aspects of grantseeking and nonprofit management, especially for new projects or organizations. Most of us don’t have accounting degrees after all! The good news is that budgets aren’t as complicated as most…
June 9, 2022
ABFE and Candid partner on new research on Black leaders
There is a glaring gap in the representation of Black people in top positions in organizations, along with a general lack of resources, support, and opportunities for Black leaders and Black-focused organizations. This is not a pipeline problem. Building Movement…
June 7, 2022
How do you choose a payment processor for your nonprofit?
Whether you’re a nonprofit professional with decades of experience or thinking about starting your own organization, you know how crucial donations are for fueling a nonprofit’s ability to deliver on its mission. One of the most recent trends we’re seeing…
May 31, 2022
When are we going to show up for working moms?
Women are the center of our economy, care systems, and essential work—yet they aren’t at the center of our policies, programs, and pandemic recovery plans. Over the last two years, millions of women have been driven out of the workforce…
May 27, 2022
CDP recommendations for philanthropy and COVID-19
Writer’s Note: The following recommendations were originally shared in Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining two years of giving, a report published on May 25, 2022 by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and Candid. They are based on the combined wisdom of…
May 26, 2022
When is Equal Pay Day for social sector leaders in your state?
Equal Pay Day is a symbolic day created by the National Committee on Pay Equity to increase awareness about the gender wage gap. Specifically, this day marks how far into the year a woman must work to receive the same…
May 24, 2022
Navigating the Form 990 to find funding
Here we share some quick facts about the Form 990 to help you quickly access the information you seek.
May 19, 2022
Giving in America: A look at philanthropy’s history and a unique Candid connection
Amanda Moniz, Ph.D., the David M. Rubenstein Curator of Philanthropy at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, shares a look into Candid’s philanthropic history.
May 18, 2022