Candid insights

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

How collaborative data can transform charitable giving

Discover what collaborative data makes possible and reveals about charitable giving trends and shifts in the U.S. across both individual donors and institutional funders in the 2024 report, Dollars and Change, created in partnership with and published by Candid, GivingTuesday, and Network for Good.

By Ann Mei Chang (she/they), Asha Curran (she/her), and Abby Ross (she/her)

October 28, 2024

How to get media to cover your nonprofit 

Find out how to get media outlets to cover your organization’s mission-driven work and nonprofit news with the help of these expert public relations tips and best practices.

By Matt Sinclair (he/him)

October 24, 2024

3 strategies for more meaningful donor engagement 

Learn about three donor engagement strategies that your nonprofit can easily put into practice to build more meaningful relationships with your supporters–and improve your organization’s fundraising success as a result.

By Jenny Nuccio (she/her)

October 23, 2024

Community-Centric Fundraising: Equity, social justice, and an abundance mindset 

Discover what community-centric fundraising is, its 10 principles, and why this equity-centered movement–grounded in the lived experiences of BIPOC fundraisers–is vital to shaping a better future for philanthropy, nonprofits, and the communities they serve.

By Abigail Oduol (she/her/hers)

October 22, 2024

What megadonors miss about health-focused nonprofits 

Learn how today’s ultra-high net worth individuals and megadonors can better ensure their gifts to health-focused nonprofits meaningfully improve the health, well-being, and quality of life for people and communities across the U.S.

By Natalie S. Burke (she/her/hers)

October 21, 2024

Tips for using AI technology to do good—safely and ethically 

Ensure your nonprofit harnesses AI technology for good using these expert tips and free resources that help clarify common questions about using AI tools and provide a roadmap for responsible and ethical AI adoption that benefits all.

By Kyoko Uchida (she/her)

October 17, 2024

3 common fundraising mistakes nonprofits make—and how to avoid them 

With Giving Season just around the corner, avoid three common fundraising mistakes nonprofits make and get expert guidance to achieve more success from your year-end efforts to engage donors and win over their support.

By Donald Summers (he/him/his)

October 16, 2024

Supporting Native communities is about listening and relationships

Discover why supporting Native communities takes listening, relationship-building, and partnership based on learnings from Northwest Area Foundation’s journey to fulfill their commitment to fund 40% Native-led organizations and causes.

By Wayne Ducheneaux (he/him) and Kevin Walker (he/him)

October 15, 2024

The more you know: Key facts about Black nonprofit leadership 

Get key facts about Black leadership in the nonprofit sector–and find out what the data from newly published fact sheets from Candid and ABFE says about the disparities in nonprofit leadership, funding, and support that Black CEOs and leaders face.

By Lauren Brathwaite (she/her)

October 10, 2024