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When nonprofit strategic planning goes wrong
In this blog, discover how to avoid four common ways that nonprofit strategic planning can go wrong.
August 23, 2023
How to run a successful hybrid meeting
In this Candid blog, learn how to plan and run a successful hybrid meeting.
July 26, 2023
Four common grant proposal documents (free samples included)
Access successful examples of four common grant proposal documents, including cover letters, letters of intent, project budgets and more.
July 13, 2023
Trust-based considerations for demographic data
Shaady Salehi and Chantias Ford of the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project share key considerations for using demographic data to inform grantmaking decisions.
July 11, 2023
Five tips to build engagement on remote teams
Candid’s director of talent development shares five tips for building engaged remote teams in today’s distributed workforce.
July 5, 2023
Social media myths for nonprofits
This blog debunks six nonprofit social media myths for engaging supporters on today’s social platforms.
June 27, 2023
4 free ways to access Candid’s demographic data
Discover four free ways to access demographic data provided to Candid by over 55,000 nonprofits.
June 20, 2023
7 red flags for funders in your grant proposal
Avoid these seven red flags for funders in your grant proposal to increase your chances of funding success.
June 14, 2023
Is your nonprofit thinking about using ChatGPT? Your first step is to do no harm
Beth Kanter and Allison Fine share examples of nonprofits’ use of ChatGPT gone wrong and discuss how you can mitigate the risks of generative AI technology at your organization.
June 8, 2023
Reaching Gen Z on social media: Expert advice vs. Gen Z opinion
See how expert advice on reaching Gen Z on social media compares to what Gen Z says works best.
June 7, 2023
16 free nonprofit books for your summer reading list
If you’re searching for your next good read, check out these 16 free nonprofit books that are perfect for any summertime occasion.
May 31, 2023
What donors love
Joan Garry shares a real-life fundraising success story and explores what donors love to see when funding today’s nonprofits.
May 24, 2023