Candid insights

In recognition of Transgender Day of Visibility, this blog offers a summary of what Candid’s demographic data collection has made visible when it comes to transgender folks in the social sector.  

In this SXSW 2022 session, Ann Mei Chang, CEO of Candid, pulls back the curtains on the current philanthropic landscape, shows how data can empower marginalized leaders, and presents a hopeful vision for a more equitable future.  

The social sector can feel like a black box—even for those of us who work in it. People want to know: Just how big is the sector? What role does it play in the economy? What kinds of organizations make…

Here are a few things we do to keep engagement going, and encourage others to try in long Zoom Room sessions.

But how exactly do you craft a story, and digital storytelling strategy, particularly when you’re telling your story online, that will draw new supporters’ interest and spur your followers to act? In the video below, find four tips to do just that.

Nonprofits that put equity into practice and donors that value the work of organizations that demonstrate their commitment to equity have a new opportunity to connect.

This piece provides guidance for funders on making grants to support Ukraine. It was originally published on the Council on Foundations' website.  Over the last two weeks, the Council on Foundations has received scores of questions from the field about…

"The board of directors is responsible for selecting, supervising, and supporting the Executive Director (ED)." A version of that one simple statement is found in the job description of nonprofit board members across the nation. However, many board members possess…

Today, March 15, is U.S. Equal Pay Day, a day created by the National Committee on Pay Equity to increase awareness about the gender wage gap.

We have been tracking philanthropy’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Here’s what we know so far.

Q&A with TLCPL, a Toledo-based library on building community capacity Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) has been part of Candid’s Funding Information Network since 1980, providing local nonprofits and the public with access to Candid’s resources, including Foundation Directory, for…

It’s natural to fear donor fatigue during a capital campaign. Your worries are a sign that you deeply value your donors and want to see things from their perspectives. Here are three foundational stewardship tactics to keep in mind before and during your next major campaign.