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Autism After 21 Utah Project: Lessons from a first-time fundraiser
Being a first time fundraiser can be overwhelming. Sumiko Martinez, director of Autism After 21 Utah Project, shares how she got her first grants thanks to free resources from her local library, part of Candid’s Funding Information Network.
August 25, 2022
Collecting data during a humanitarian crisis
Despite its limitations, real-time data contains valuable early indicators of the philanthropic response to a crisis.
July 27, 2022
Foundation giving and payout: what changed in 2021?
Every January, Candid surveys large U.S. private and community foundations to understand recent giving trends and forecast where giving is headed. [1] This year, we asked funders about their giving in FYE (fiscal year end) 2020 and 2021, including funding…
July 5, 2022
Three emerging trends in European philanthropy
After a sleepless redeye flight earlier this month, I landed in Barcelona to attend the first ever Philea Forum. In addition to representing Candid, I was there to learn about trends in European philanthropy and explore opportunities for collaboration. Philea…
June 21, 2022
Getting from “no” to “yes” for climate justice
A philanthropy insider once shared during a presentation that foundations develop guidelines so they know to whom to say “no.” Though it sounded cynical and harsh, it also rang true. My years in the field have only served to reinforce…
June 16, 2022
ABFE and Candid partner on new research on Black leaders
There is a glaring gap in the representation of Black people in top positions in organizations, along with a general lack of resources, support, and opportunities for Black leaders and Black-focused organizations. This is not a pipeline problem. Building Movement…
June 7, 2022
CDP recommendations for philanthropy and COVID-19
Writer’s Note: The following recommendations were originally shared in Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining two years of giving, a report published on May 25, 2022 by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and Candid. They are based on the combined wisdom of…
May 26, 2022
When is Equal Pay Day for social sector leaders in your state?
Equal Pay Day is a symbolic day created by the National Committee on Pay Equity to increase awareness about the gender wage gap. Specifically, this day marks how far into the year a woman must work to receive the same…
May 24, 2022
COVID-19 case study: Changing funding practices in Europe
The COVID-19 crisis has shined a spotlight on the value of philanthropy and, for this reason, many foundation representatives believe society at large will expect philanthropy to address global distress in the future. Based on Philea’s recent analysis of surveys,…
May 4, 2022
What it takes to be more data driven
As our social sector continues to become more data-driven, relevant, and responsive, we need better information on which we can all rely. By nature our field hosts a wide array of organizations all in service of good. Centralizing what we can…
May 2, 2022
Update: Philanthropy’s response to Ukraine crisis
Since March 11, when Candid last looked at the global philanthropic response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, human suffering and economic devastation has only increased. Here we share an update on what we know so far.
April 14, 2022
Using data to make transgender people visible
About seven years ago, I attended a lecture by American actress and transgender advocate, Laverne Cox. She was smart and hilarious and fierce in her kindness. She shared stories about her life and recommendations for how to support transgender communities.…
March 31, 2022