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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

3 GivingTuesday strategies for year-end nonprofit fundraising 

Make the most out of GivingTuesday–a day dedicated to charitable giving each year–using these three expert GivingTuesday strategies to prepare for year-end fundraising success at your nonprofit this Giving Season and beyond.

By Celeste Flores (she/her) and Samir Khan (he/him)

October 8, 2024

Is it a good time to start a nonprofit?

Is it a good time to start a nonprofit? Learn what to factor into finding the right answer—like today’s nonprofit challenges, 501(c)(3) legal requirements, and funding considerations—and get free access to resources that can help.

By David M. Holmes (he/him)

September 26, 2024

What you need to know right now about donor-advised fund giving 

What should you know about a donor-advised fund? Get expert answers to common questions–like what a donor-advised fund is, how to it works, and data-driven trends on DAF growth–along with articles to learn more.

By Kyoko Uchida (she/her)

September 23, 2024

Organizing across generations for civil rights 

Learn about three key multigenerational organizing strategies to create grassroots movements that can bring together diverse generations to safeguard civil rights and foster a more inclusive and vibrant democracy.

By Svante Myrick (he/him/his)

September 18, 2024

Don’t be afraid to tap into donor-advised funds (DAFs) 

Learn how your nonprofit can benefit from participating in the first-ever DAF Day in 2024–a collaborative effort to help nonprofits receive more gifts from donor-advised funds, today’s fastest growing vehicle for charitable giving.

By Mitch Stein (he/him)

September 11, 2024

Elevate your nonprofit grant writing success with expert tips 

Use Candid’s top nonprofit grant writing tips, expert articles, and free resources to write grant proposals that successfully showcase impact, appeal to funders, and make a compelling case for funding your cause.

By Lauren Brathwaite (she/her)

August 29, 2024

A big impact with bite-sized social media

In a world of shrinking attention spans, learn about the advantages of using microlearning on social media to engage and educate supporters online–and get real-world tips on how your nonprofit can put this approach into practice.

By Ariella Pacheco (she/her)

August 21, 2024

How nonprofit boards can support a sustainable funding strategy 

Learn the key steps that nonprofit boards can take to build an effective funding strategy and why their involvement is critical to nonprofits’ sustainable success based on Bridgespan’s recent research and expertise.

By Ali Kelley (she/her) and Naomi Senbet (she/her)

August 13, 2024

How nonprofits can engage in policy advocacy now 

Discover three keys for equipping nonprofits with the knowledge and funding to engage in policy advocacy work, so charitable organizations can better lend their voices to championing positive change in the communities they serve.

By Sarah Angello (she/her)

August 7, 2024