Candid insights

Dig into data-driven trends on the public’s trust in NGOs, business, government, and media to discover what inspires confidence in these institutions based on Edelman’s 2024 research.

Learn how you can overcome challenges in nonprofit fundraising in an election year by adapting your messaging to create impact, especially when engaging donors in swing states.

In 2020, many funders pledged to streamline grant application and reporting processes to reduce grantee burden; learn about what progress has been made to date and which areas need continued improvement.

A recent Bridgespan report outlines the key drivers of the racial wealth gap in the U.S. and highlights the philanthropic role that alternative credit building can play in closing it.

Discover recent trends in funding for LGBTQ communities and causes—and why more philanthropic support is needed—based on the Funders for LGBTQ Issues 2024 Resource Tracking Report.

Discover the keys to ensuring nonprofits can collect and share quality demographic data with sector stakeholders based on new insights gleaned from over 1,500 organizations.

Community organizing plays a critical role in an inclusive, healthy democracy; learn how the Tides Foundation supports community organizations’ efforts to ensure their members’ voices are heard.

Learn why the Boston foundation embraces participatory grantmaking and how they’ve implemented best practices and shifted power to drive greater impact in their community.

Learn how to run a social media experiment with expertise guidance to help you better reach, engage, and inspire action among your nonprofit’s donors, supporters, and online community.