Candid insights
The big picture of the social sector, backed by data and expertise
Protecting the right to give according to our values
Independent Sector’s Dr. Akilah Watkins and Council on Foundations’ Kathleen Enright share the sector-wide implications of a current lawsuit challenging the Fearless Fund’s right to invest in programs that support Black women entrepreneurs.
February 8, 2024
Data to support the relentless pursuit of racial equity
W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Huilan Krenn explains data’s key role in advancing racial equity in philanthropy and how nonprofit demographics unlock real-world progress.
February 6, 2024
Zero-cost, maximum-impact professional development for fundraisers
If you’d like to level up your fundraising skills, learn about high-impact, no-cost professional development resources and strategies to support your success.
January 31, 2024
Building evidence and innovating programs to reduce disparities in children’s well-being
The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Leslie Boissiere shares new research on disparities in child well-being in the U.S. and how innovative programs help reduce child poverty and create brighter futures for all.
January 29, 2024
Five green flags for funders in your grant proposal
To increase your odds of securing funding, discover five green flags funders look for in your grant proposal.
January 25, 2024
New year, new social media plan: Using data to inform our strategy
If creating a nonprofit social media plan is top of mind this year, learn how Candid uses data to inform our approach–and how you can do the same.
January 24, 2024
Kickstart a successful fundraising year with Candid Seals of Transparency
2024 Candid Seals of Transparency are here. Find out how Candid Seals benefit nonprofits like yours and how to get started earning a Seal to boost your fundraising success this year.
January 23, 2024
Unlocking change: Free access to Candid’s nonprofit resources
Use Candid’s free nonprofit resources and tools to help you find funding, build capacity, stay up-to-date on the social sector, and more.
January 17, 2024
Prioritizing the real people behind demographic data
Candid’s VP of Influence shares why it’s pivotal to prioritize the people behind the demographic data in grant applications and reporting.
January 16, 2024
Demystifying Candid data
Candid’s CEO shares how we are making the best data on the social sector available in Candid’s next generation platform to support your organizations’ mission-driven success.
January 11, 2024
The social sector has a negativity bias. Here’s what you can do about it.
Feeling down about the world you aim to improve? Learn why negativity bias in the nonprofit sector may be to blame and how to protect your well-being while driving impact in your work.
January 10, 2024
Happy New Year? It depends what nonprofit “year” you’re talking about.
Learn about five main types of nonprofit years, what they mean, and how they differ, including fiscal year, calendar year, tax form year, and more.
January 3, 2024