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How to plan for the absence of a nonprofit executive director

"The board of directors is responsible for selecting, supervising, and supporting the Executive Director (ED)." A version of that one simple statement is found in the job description of nonprofit board members across the nation. However, many board members possess…

By Mandy Pearce (she/her) and Marie Palacios (she/her)

March 15, 2022

Today is U.S. Equal Pay Day—but not for CEOs in the social sector

Today, March 15, is U.S. Equal Pay Day, a day created by the National Committee on Pay Equity to increase awareness about the gender wage gap.

By Cathleen Clerkin, Ph.D. (she/her)

March 15, 2022

Global philanthropy responds to the Ukraine crisis

We have been tracking philanthropy’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Here’s what we know so far.

By Andrew Grabois

March 11, 2022

What can we do together?

Q&A with TLCPL, a Toledo-based library on building community capacity Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) has been part of Candid’s Funding Information Network since 1980, providing local nonprofits and the public with access to Candid’s resources, including Foundation Directory, for…

By Zach Huber (he/him)

March 9, 2022

Capital campaigns and donor fatigue: combatting your fears

It’s natural to fear donor fatigue during a capital campaign. Your worries are a sign that you deeply value your donors and want to see things from their perspectives. Here are three foundational stewardship tactics to keep in mind before and during your next major campaign.

By Andrea Kihlstedt (she/her)

March 2, 2022

Top three tips for writing grant proposals

So, what’s the best way to stay organized while keeping your content fresh? In the video below, you’ll find three top tips to do just that.

By Cheryl Kester (she/her)

March 1, 2022

3 rising trends in fundraising innovations

New year, new fundraising strategy. Are you making the most of the latest trends and fundraising innovations to elevate your nonprofit in 2022?

By Cassie Losquadro

February 16, 2022

Using smart tech to reimagine nonprofit work

Here are three ways smart tech can be used to shift organizational work cultures

By Allison Fine (she/her)

February 14, 2022

How Budgets Can Strengthen a Funder-Grantee Relationship

The series title captures the oft-overlooked role a budget can play in fostering a positive funder-grantee relationship.

By Steven Green

February 9, 2022

Introducing Candid Learning for Funders

Today marks the launch of Candid Learning for Funders, your new destination for field guides, blogs, training, and tools designed to improve the practice of grantmaking.

By Janet Camarena (she/her)

February 8, 2022

The importance of talking about—and collecting data on—race to improve racial equity

Specifically, one of the key findings in the report is that most foundation leaders say that racial equity is a more explicit consideration in how they conduct their work.

By Cathleen Clerkin, Ph.D. (she/her)

February 7, 2022

Issue Lab: The enduring value of lessons learned

Across the social sector, there’s one thing we can all agree on: data and knowledge are crucial to our collective success. With that in mind, Candid recently updated and refreshed our knowledge management platform, Issue Lab,  doubling down on our…

By Lisa M. Brooks (she/her)

February 2, 2022