Candid insights

Human rights funding peaked in 2020; delve into Human Rights Funders Network’s research findings to find out where it went and the gaps that still remain.

Nonprofit arts organizations face existential challenges due to post-pandemic inflation and declining revenues; find out why a diversified funding strategy is critical to the cultural sector’s recovery and survival.

Understand how today’s donor-advised fund landscape is evolving using five key takeaways from the “2024 DAF fundraising report” and discover recent trends in DAF donors, gifts, revenues, and more.

Get insights into racial equity at today’s lean foundations–which operate with little or few staff–to learn where things stand and where progress is still needed based Exponent Philanthropy’s 2024 research report.

With the rise of generative AI, see where foundations stand on accepting AI-generated grant applications and proposals based on new data-driven insights from Candid.

Explore top insights from Candid’s 2024 Nonprofit Compensation Report, including competitive benchmark data for staff and executive pay–and recent trends like top-earning program areas and which employees’ salaries are rising or declining.

Explore insights about nonprofit staff and board members with disabilities, such as their underrepresentation across the sector and the barriers they face in leadership roles.

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.

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.

Delve into data-driven insights on LGBTQIA+ nonprofit leaders and staffs’ representation and real-world experiences in the sector, including why more support for their community is critical.

What could foundation giving in 2023 mean for giving to nonprofits this year? Find out by delving into Candid’s analysis of last year’s foundation giving and payout data, including what changes to expect in grantmaking in 2024.