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The big picture of the social sector, backed by data and expertise
To bot or not to bot: Using generative AI in grantwriting
Learn what generative AI is, ways it can be useful for nonprofit grantwriting, and how to use it responsibly.
February 14, 2024
Zero-cost, maximum-impact professional development for fundraisers
If you’d like to level up your fundraising skills, learn about high-impact, no-cost professional development resources and strategies to support your success.
January 31, 2024
Five green flags for funders in your grant proposal
To increase your odds of securing funding, discover five green flags funders look for in your grant proposal.
January 25, 2024
New year, new social media plan: Using data to inform our strategy
If creating a nonprofit social media plan is top of mind this year, learn how Candid uses data to inform our approach–and how you can do the same.
January 24, 2024
Kickstart a successful fundraising year with Candid Seals of Transparency
2024 Candid Seals of Transparency are here. Find out how Candid Seals benefit nonprofits like yours and how to get started earning a Seal to boost your fundraising success this year.
January 23, 2024
Unlocking change: Free access to Candid’s nonprofit resources
Use Candid’s free nonprofit resources and tools to help you find funding, build capacity, stay up-to-date on the social sector, and more.
January 17, 2024
The social sector has a negativity bias. Here’s what you can do about it.
Feeling down about the world you aim to improve? Learn why negativity bias in the nonprofit sector may be to blame and how to protect your well-being while driving impact in your work.
January 10, 2024
Building a nonprofit budget: 4 steps to get started
Get the basics of building a nonprofit budget to support your mission-driven operations.
December 20, 2023
Turning the comms toolkit upside down
Learn about a more efficient and effective approach to creating a nonprofit comms toolkit to support the launch of key campaigns and initiatives.
December 14, 2023
Tips for remote interns
In this blog, Candid’s remote interns share helpful advice and tips for working from home at a nonprofit.
December 12, 2023
Building a culture of nonprofit compliance at Candid
Candid’s contracts and compliance manager shares first-hand learnings and advice for building a culture of nonprofit compliance.
November 29, 2023
Increasing efficiency in grant reporting
Learn Candid’s approach to streamlining our grant reporting processes and our vision for reducing the burden that grant reports place on nonprofits today.
November 28, 2023