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9 books to read for Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, read nine books from leading authors on gender issues and disparities, movements combatting sexism, and women empowerment.
March 18, 2024
Black leadership and Black experiences in the social sector
Revisit recent Candid research on Black leadership in the social sector, including a comprehensive analysis of private philanthropy’s support of HBCUs.
March 13, 2024
Why is leadership aspiration down among BIPOC nonprofit staff?
Explore the forces behind decreased leadership aspirations of BIPOC nonprofit staff based on findings from the Building Movement Project’s new Race to Lead report.
March 11, 2024
Fewer restrictions, greater impact: How Candid shifted to unrestricted support
Learn how Candid took a bold, intentional approach to seeking unrestricted grant funding rather than programmatic support from funders to unlock more flexibility to advance our mission.
March 6, 2024
Demographics via Candid: One year in
A year after launching Demographics via Candid, we reflect on what we learned from this demographic data-led, collaborative initiative and where we’re headed next.
February 29, 2024
How to gather high-quality nonprofit client feedback
Experts from Listen4Good and Feedback Labs share research-backed best practices for how to gather high-quality nonprofit client feedback to improve programs and achieve greater impact.
February 27, 2024
Black women and gender-expansive nonprofit leaders: Combating the absence of trust
Learn about the challenges Black women and gender-expansive nonprofit leaders face, including a lack of trust—and the sector-wide implications of these disconcerting dynamics.
February 22, 2024
Beyond efficiency: A human-first AI adoption strategy
Beth Kanter and Allison Fine weigh nonprofit AI tools’ risks and benefits, illustrating why a human-first AI adoption strategy is key to unlocking efficiency sustainably and responsibly.
February 21, 2024
Candid community: Expanding equitable access to nonprofit resources
Learn how our growing network of Candid community partners support nonprofits’ success by providing free, local access to our resources, tools, and training.
February 20, 2024
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
Impact investing: Catalyzing systemic change
Get the low-down on impact investing, a growing trend for catalyzing positive change in the world of philanthropy and beyond.
February 12, 2024