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Let’s All Pull Together: Reflections from Harambee 2023

In this blog, Candid’s Adia Colar reflects on her recent experience attending ABFE’s 2023 Harambee Conference.

By Adia Colar (she/her)

May 23, 2023

A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

Introducing ABFE and Candid’s new report, Philanthropy and HBCUs: Foundation funding to historically Black colleges and universities.

By Susan Taylor Batten (she/her)

May 2, 2023

Climate justice in the field: An interview with the Hive Fund 

Get expert advice and practical insights on how philanthropy can work in solidarity to advance climate justice.

By Janet Camarena (she/her)

April 19, 2023

Centering the user perspective

Get an inside look at how Candid centers users using UX research into our product design and development processes.

By Devin Harvath (he/him)

March 28, 2023

Defining equitable access begins at home 

Learn about Candid’s commitment to equitable access and reducing funding inequities for nonprofits today.

By David Rosado (he/him)

March 23, 2023

Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

We have been tracking philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake. Here’s what we know so far.

By Daniel X Matz (he/him)

March 21, 2023

Building a unified platform

Candid’s unified platform will bring together all our products; making it easier for you to find the information you need to do good.

By John Gonzalez (he/him) and Sonali Dhume (she/her)

March 13, 2023

Is it a movement or a moment?

This blog explores what a social movement is and is not, as well as discusses how successful movements can be built and sustained to stand the test of time.

By Emily Bell Tyree (she/her)

March 6, 2023

Demographics via Candid: Building a movement to promote equity in the social sector

Hear first-hand from leading organizations that are building a demographic data-led movement to advance equity in the social sector.

By Kristin Boe (she/her) and Kristin Hanlin (she/her)

March 1, 2023

How do grantmaker CEO salaries compare with other staff? 

What’s the typical salary for a chief executive officer? This blog explores how CEO salaries compare to other staff at U.S. grantmaker organizations.

By David Wolcheck (he/him)

February 9, 2023

The ABCs of DAFs: How to tap into donor-advised funds 

Want to tap into DAF funding to support your nonprofit’s mission-driven work? Discover creative ways and tools you can use to connect with donor advised funds.

By David M. Holmes (he/him)

February 1, 2023