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How nonprofits can apply for loans and other emergency benefits

Nonprofits interested in taking advantage of new emergency benefits, loans and other aid programs should get their papers in order, contact their local FDIC-insured bank, and prepare to move quickly, nonprofit policy experts say. The application process for many benefits…

By Michael Theis and Dan Parks (he/him)

April 8, 2020

It’s been a year: Candid’s 2019 annual report

It’s been a year. Technically, it’s been 431 days since we officially became Candid. And it’s really been quite a year. In this annual report, we wanted to show you what made this first year at Candid special, challenging, and…

By Jen Bokoff (she/her) and Bradford K. Smith (he/him)

April 7, 2020

The coronavirus crisis: an unprecedented opportunity to advance authentic disability inclusion in our sector and beyond

The world’s 1 billion people with disabilities are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis. They tend to be forgotten in crisis response on any level—national, community, and company. For the most part, solutions and discussions surrounding COVID-19 have…

By Sara Minkara, Robyn Deutsch (she/her), and Nicolette Cappiello (she/her)

April 3, 2020

A simple, low-cost way for nonprofits and foundations to curb the coronavirus crisis

As the coronavirus crisis spread endangers millions of lives around the globe, nonprofits and foundations are scrambling to find the best ways to help. We all have a lot to do, but the fastest, most efficient thing we can do…

By Sean Gibbons

April 2, 2020

How companies and causes are responding to the coronavirus

Unprecedented times call for unprecedented responses. This is true throughout our society right now, including in the nonprofit sector. In the days since the coronavirus (COVID-19) hit the U.S. and our worlds turned to social distancing and working remotely, the…

By Maureen Carlson (she/her)

April 1, 2020

101: Nonprofit cryptocurrency donations

So, you’re a nonprofit that just started fundraising cryptocurrency. Or maybe you’re just looking into it—perhaps as a means of diversifying revenue due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Whether you’ve already started or are interested in getting started with cryptocurrency donations,…

By Pat Duffy (he/him)

March 31, 2020

Foundations and the Great Recession: context for our current crises

If the world were fighting only the coronavirus (Covid-19) at the moment, that would be challenge enough. But we are not just battling a disease, we are also in the midst of a historic economic meltdown. What does this mean…

By Larry McGill (he/him)

March 30, 2020

Coronavirus heightens the importance of being a transparent and flexible foundation

In a week’s time, life has changed in unimaginable ways as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Predictable routines of work and school have been upended as we “shelter in place” and shift work to home offices shared in…

By Janet Camarena (she/her)

March 25, 2020

Candid resources to advance your work during the coronavirus crisis

Dear nonprofit community, As the coronavirus (COVID-19) disrupts more and more lives around the world, we want to be here for you. We thank those on the front lines fighting the virus and serving vulnerable populations at this difficult time. And we acknowledge that for some, the best part we can…

By Julieta Mendez (she/her) and Chris Bunting (they/them)

March 24, 2020

How to securely accept donations on your website

Gaining the trust and confidence of your donors should be one of your nonprofit website’s primary goals. The easiest way to do this is to make sure they know that their privacy and security are important to you. In the…

By Samuel Bocetta

March 24, 2020

Introducing our 2020 Seals of Transparency

We launch the 2020 Seals of Transparency on GuideStar at a chaotic time for the nonprofit sector, our country, and the world. We know the situation is not normal. We understand if you have more pressing actions to take during…

By Eva Nico (she/her)

March 23, 2020

COVID-19 vs. live events: alternative ideas for 2020 fundraising

With rapid development in the novel coronavirus pandemic, many nonprofits are facing a serious dilemma: should we cancel our live events for fundraising or continue promoting them? Regardless of the current public health concerns, alternative fundraising options such as digital…

By Daryl Hatton

March 23, 2020