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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.

By Kristin Boe (she/her)

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.

By Daniel X Matz (he/him)

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.

By Aleda Gagarin (she/her) and Zahra Hassan (she/her)

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.

By Adia Colar (she/her)

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.

By Daniel X Matz (he/him)

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.

By Janet Camarena (she/her)

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.

By Shane Ward (he/him), Tony Rodriguez (he/him), and Martin Radosevich (he/him)

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.

By Punit Kohli (he/him)

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.

By Kate Meyers Emery, Ph.D. (she/her) and Promise Pitman (she/her)

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.

By Daniel X Matz (he/him)

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.

By David M. Holmes (he/him)

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.

By David Hollander, Ph.D. (he/him)

August 22, 2023