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Nonprofit profiles: advancing equity through data

Inequitable access to funding in the social sector remains a persistent problem, negatively impacting our collective ability to do good. Both nonprofits and funders feel this acutely, particularly in recent years as we grapple with a global pandemic and the…

By Ann Mei Chang (she/they)

February 1, 2022

Tags: Funders; Nonprofits; Researchers; US; Candid’s tools; Racial equity; Research and insights;
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Overcome these board excuses for not fundraising

If any of the board excuses scenarios discussed in this blog have been holding your organization back, then learn how to practically address your board’s issues during Sean’s upcoming webinar Transform Your Board’s Fundraising in 90 Days on Thursday, February…

By Sean Kosofsky (he/him)

February 1, 2022

Tags: Nonprofits; US; Fundraising, giving, and donations; Nonprofit and charity work;
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A powerful new tool to combat hunger and homelessness

In that moment, our donors were focused most on hunger and homelessness in the United States, two interwoven problems that have been greatly exacerbated by the ripple effects of COVID-19.  

January 26, 2022

Tags: Funders; Nonprofits; Researchers; US; Nonprofit and charity work; Research and insights; Technology and software;
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Putting trust and resources to work for healthier grantee organizations

Based on our experience, here are three ways in which funders can deliver effective and equitable, standalone organizational health funding.

By Megan Colnar

January 25, 2022

Tags: Funders; International; Foundation and grantmaker work; Trust-based philanthropy;
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We have good tools to address the pandemic in youth mental health. Let’s use them.

We are just beginning to appreciate the long-term impact of the past two years on youth mental health—and especially for children and adolescents.

By Andreas Dracopoulos and Harold S. Koplewicz

January 25, 2022

Tags: Funders; Nonprofits; Researchers; International;
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Words to avoid—2022 edition

A new year brings a commitment to change and improvement for many people. With that in mind, we’d like to kick off 2022 by actively questioning the use of certain words—and what is meant—so that we can continue to improve…

By Ryan Gerhardt (he/him)

January 24, 2022

Tags: Funders; Nonprofits; Researchers; International; US; Accessibility; Gender equity; Racial equity;
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4 Tips for using video effectively in your digital strategy

Whether you’re a marketing expert or a digital content whiz, you know the importance of using quality videos to support your nonprofit’s digital strategy.

By Anne Stefanyk (she/her)

January 19, 2022

Tags: Funders; Nonprofits; International; US; Nonprofit and charity work; Social media and marketing; Technology and software;
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How funders can assess nonprofit effectiveness for investment

As with any investment, the decision to support a nonprofit should be grounded in empirical evidence.

By Marta Ferro

January 19, 2022

Tags: Funders; Nonprofits; Researchers; US;
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New year, new look. Introducing 2022 Candid Seals of Transparency.

This year, as part of our commitment to bring greater value to nonprofits, we’re launching the 2022 Candid Seals of Transparency with a fresh, new look.

By Eva Nico (she/her) and Kristen Kenner (she/her)

January 18, 2022

Tags: Funders; Nonprofits; US; Candid; Candid’s tools;
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Adopt a major grants mindset

Let's talk about adopting a major grants mindset. Tonya applied to the same large foundation prospect every year. She called the grantmaker annually in the lead-up to her proposal submission, always with the same result: No one returned her calls.…

By Susan Schaefer (she/her)

January 11, 2022

Tags: Nonprofits; US; Fundraising, giving, and donations; Nonprofit and charity work;
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Five fundraising trends to capitalize on in 2022

In 2021, the social sector mastered the art of resilience. We saw countless organizations craft donation experiences that not only sustained a year-plus pandemic but set new standards for fundraising excellence. So what’s still ahead? Discover 5 fundraising trends the…

January 6, 2022

Tags: Nonprofits; US; Fundraising, giving, and donations; Nonprofit and charity work;
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The top ten philanthropy stories of 2021

For our final newsletter (subscribe here for our newsletters and alerts) of 2021, the editors at Philanthropy News Digest shared (in chronological order) the ten philanthropy stories that we felt were particularly significant — both in the moment and for…

By Matt Sinclair

December 28, 2021

Tags: Funders; Nonprofits; Researchers; International; US; Foundation and grantmaker work; Nonprofit and charity work; Research and insights;