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Ranking above the rest: The top 10 most-read Candid blogs in 2023
Revisit our 10 most-read Candid blogs in 2023 to rediscover this year’s top nonprofit trends and topics.
December 19, 2023
Donor-advised funds: What DAFs’ popularity may mean for philanthropy
As donor advised funds gain evermore popularity, we explore what today’s DAF growth may mean for philanthropy.
December 5, 2023
Increasing efficiency in grant reporting
Learn Candid’s approach to streamlining our grant reporting processes and our vision for reducing the burden that grant reports place on nonprofits today.
November 28, 2023
It’s Giving Season. Here’s how to donate wisely.
Learn how to donate wisely and ensure your charitable giving goes towards making a difference this Giving Season and beyond.
November 21, 2023
Generational change in giving and philanthropy
Explore what generational shifts and a historic transfer of wealth may mean for the future of philanthropy.
November 8, 2023
Lessons learned: Using demographic data to move from intention to action
Find out what collecting and using demographic data from grantees is helping funders to achieve in practice.
November 7, 2023
Understanding how California AB 488 impacts online charitable fundraising
In this Candid blog, get an overview of California AB 488, including how this new law could impact your nonprofit when fundraising online for your cause.
November 1, 2023
Out and proud
On National Coming Out Day, Candid’s vice president of finance shares his personal story of coming out to highlight the importance of fostering inclusivity, belonging, and connection in the LGBTQ+ community, in the workplace, and in society as a whole.
October 11, 2023
Consider social media sharing as a form of generosity this GivingTuesday
Find out why social media sharing is a form of generosity and how it can help you achieve success this GivingTuesday.
October 10, 2023
Alumni giving’s growing relationship with high-profile, big money donors
Find out how high-profile, big dollar alumni giving is impacting U.S. philanthropy in higher education and why relationships remain vital for sustaining today’s colleges and universities.
September 6, 2023
How to be efficiently trendy
Learn about four key fundraising and nonprofit trends in 2023 and where to get latest information on today’s ever-evolving social sector.
August 30, 2023
AI at Candid: Powering technology to support the sector’s lasting success
Discover how we harness machine learning and AI at Candid today and our vision for how we’ll tap into the power of generative AI to build future solutions that accelerate the social sectors’ mission-driven success.
August 22, 2023