Candid insights

The big picture of the social sector, backed by data and expertise

Doubling down on data for racial equity 

Find out how demographic data collection via Candid profiles helps inform equitable grantmaking and reduce the reporting burden on nonprofits in this webinar recap.

By Kyoko Uchida (she/her)

April 4, 2024

Visibility and relationships: Effective fundraising for small nonprofits

Candid’s senior development manager shares tips, tactics, and strategies for effective fundraising to help smaller nonprofits find, win, and retain grant funding.

By Erin DeSandro (she/her)

April 2, 2024

Mitigating future risks: Why your organization should have an AI policy 

Find out three reasons why having an AI policy can help maximize the benefits of new technology while minimizing the risks for organizations seeking to make a social impact.

By Astrid Vinje (she/her)

April 1, 2024

Collecting demographic data: Nonprofits value transparency but need support

Viewpoint Consulting’s Kelly Brown shares new research findings on sharing demographic data via Candid, including the drivers and barriers of collecting this information to advance nonprofit transparency.

By Kelly Brown

March 28, 2024

What’s trending? Top subject searches in Candid nonprofit profiles 

Candid nonprofit profiles help funders, donors, DAF advisors, and others find organizations to support; read this article to learn what supporters searched for most in February 2024.

By Janet Camarena (she/her)

March 27, 2024

Leveraging data to better serve under-resourced communities 

Discover why data on under-resourced communities is key unlocking greater impact and better serving the needs of nonprofit beneficiaries.

By Paul Luu (he/him)

March 26, 2024

Is your nonprofit organization ‘grant-ready’? 

Seeking a grant for the first time? Here’s how to make sure your nonprofit is prepared to receive foundation grant funding and what you can expect funders will require in the process.

By Lori Guidry (she/her)

March 25, 2024

Community foundations: Resilience in tough economic times 

Council of Foundations’ David Rosado highlights key CF insights report findings on community foundations in 2022, including what changes in the growth of their assets and grantmaking may signal for today.

By David Rosado (he/him)

March 21, 2024

Candid’s next generation platform

Get a glimpse into all that awaits in Candid’s next generation platform, powered by the most comprehensive data in the social sector, to streamline your mission-driven work.

By John Gonzalez (he/him) and Tracy Waksler (she/her)

March 20, 2024

How to tell a compelling story with a Seal of Transparency 

If you’re wondering what a Seal of Transparency is, how to earn a 2024 Seal, the benefits of doing so, and more, this article answers nonprofits’ top questions about Candid Seals.

By Chris Bunting (they/them)

March 19, 2024

9 books to read for Women’s History Month 

In honor of Women’s History Month, read nine books from leading authors on gender issues and disparities, movements combatting sexism, and women empowerment.

By Christy Rilette (she/her)

March 18, 2024

Rethink, reuse, and repurpose: How to create more social media content with less work

Candid’s senior manager of digital communications explains how you can repurpose social media content to save you time and work when engaging your nonprofit’s online community.

By Kate Meyers Emery, Ph.D. (she/her)

March 14, 2024