Candid insights

The big picture of the social sector, backed by data and expertise

To lead in DEI: Disrupting inequality requires disrupting culture  

Learn what it creating a culture of DEI requires in practice based on learnings and insights from the Ford Foundation’s journey to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into the cultural fabric of their grantmaking organization.

By Diane Headley Samuels (she/her)

October 30, 2024

Here come the Autonomists: Redefining nonprofit work 

Learn how autonomists are redefining nonprofit work and why today’s highly skilled professionals are opting out of the traditional 9-5 workplace in favor of doing their own independent, project-based work in the social sector.

By Kamilah Martin (she/her/hers)

October 29, 2024

How collaborative data can transform charitable giving

Discover what collaborative data makes possible and reveals about charitable giving trends and shifts in the U.S. across both individual donors and institutional funders in the 2024 report, Dollars and Change, created in partnership with and published by Candid, GivingTuesday, and Network for Good.

By Ann Mei Chang (she/they), Asha Curran (she/her), and Abby Ross (she/her)

October 28, 2024

Community-Centric Fundraising: Equity, social justice, and an abundance mindset 

Discover what community-centric fundraising is, its 10 principles, and why this equity-centered movement–grounded in the lived experiences of BIPOC fundraisers–is vital to shaping a better future for philanthropy, nonprofits, and the communities they serve.

By Abigail Oduol (she/her/hers)

October 22, 2024

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

Supporting Native communities is about listening and relationships

Discover why supporting Native communities takes listening, relationship-building, and partnership based on learnings from Northwest Area Foundation’s journey to fulfill their commitment to fund 40% Native-led organizations and causes.

By Wayne Ducheneaux (he/him) and Kevin Walker (he/him)

October 15, 2024

The more you know: Key facts about Black nonprofit leadership 

Get key facts about Black leadership in the nonprofit sector–and find out what the data from newly published fact sheets from Candid and ABFE says about the disparities in nonprofit leadership, funding, and support that Black CEOs and leaders face.

By Lauren Brathwaite (she/her)

October 10, 2024

Inclusive AI adoption to drive nonprofit missions

Learn what inclusive AI adoption is, and discover three key strategies to guide the responsible and inclusive implementation of AI technology across your organization to transform and advance your mission-driven work.

By Valerie Ehrlich (she/her)

October 9, 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

501(c)(4)s: Political powerhouses or misunderstood nonprofits? 

What is a 501(c)(4) organization? Learn how 501(c)(4)s differ from 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and find out what the data reveals about the validity of the common perception that 501(c)(4)s’ primary purpose is political.

By Guy Mika (he/him)

October 7, 2024