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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.

By Aleda Gagarin (she/her)

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.

By Ann Mei Chang (she/they)

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.

By Cathleen Clerkin (she/her)

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.

By Cathleen Clerkin (she/her)

January 3, 2024

Highlights from Candid’s most popular philanthropic resources in 2023 

Revisit some of last year’s most popular philanthropic resources from Candid’s Issue Lab.

By Justin Benton (he/him)

January 2, 2024

Building a nonprofit budget: 4 steps to get started

Get the basics of building a nonprofit budget to support your mission-driven operations.

By Jon Osterburg (he/him)

December 20, 2023

Ranking above the rest: The top 10 most-read Candid blogs in 2023

Revisit our 10 most-read Candid blogs in 2023 to rediscover this year’s top nonprofit trends and topics.

By Kristin Boe (she/her)

December 19, 2023

Turning the comms toolkit upside down

Learn about a more efficient and effective approach to creating a nonprofit comms toolkit to support the launch of key campaigns and initiatives.

By Mary Steyer (she/her)

December 14, 2023

Tips for remote interns

In this blog, Candid’s remote interns share helpful advice and tips for working from home at a nonprofit.

By Promise Pitman (she/her)

December 12, 2023