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3 Strategies to create an effective nonprofit homepage
Discover three key strategies for creating a nonprofit homepage to help you stand out from the crowd and peak your website visitors’ interest in supporting your cause.
February 23, 2023
Removing cost as a barrier to nonprofit training
As part of our commitment to advancing equity in the social sector, we are excited to announce that virtually all Candid’s trainings are now free of cost.
February 22, 2023
We’re listening: Updates to the race and ethnicity options on the Candid profile
Candid has refined the way we collect data about race and ethnicity. In this blog, we share details about the changes, their implications, and the thinking that went into making them.
February 16, 2023
So you’ve defined “BIPOC-led”…but how will you measure it?
This blog outlines four key reasons why quantifying what it means to be a BIPOC-led organization is more difficult than you’d think.
February 15, 2023
How do grantmaker CEO salaries compare with other staff?
What’s the typical salary for a chief executive officer? This blog explores how CEO salaries compare to other staff at U.S. grantmaker organizations.
February 9, 2023
How to write a winning grant proposal
Writing a grant proposal doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Read this blog to get best practices on how to craft the key sections of your next project proposal.
February 7, 2023
The ABCs of DAFs: How to tap into donor-advised funds
Want to tap into DAF funding to support your nonprofit’s mission-driven work? Discover creative ways and tools you can use to connect with donor advised funds.
February 1, 2023
What to expect when you’re expecting to rebrand your nonprofit
If you think it may be time to rebrand your nonprofit, it’s helpful to know what to expect from the process. We’ll go over important factors to consider when you update your nonprofit’s branding.
January 30, 2023
The ABCs of DAFs: What is a donor-advised fund?
Looking to learn more about DAFs? In this blog, discover what a donor-advised fund is and why it is increasingly popular with individual donors.
January 25, 2023
TikTok, Reels, and Shorts: Candid’s big swing at short-form video
On the fence about using short-form videos for social media at your nonprofit? Consider the lessons learned from Candid’s big swing at social media videos.
January 24, 2023
Introducing 2023 Candid Seals of Transparency
The 2023 Candid Seals of Transparency are here. Learn how it’s even easier to benefit from earning your nonprofit’s 2023 Seal.
January 20, 2023
Alt-labor: What are workers’ rights nonprofits?
View the topic of nonprofit workers’ rights through a new lens by exploring the increasing role that today’s alt-labor organizations play in the social sector in this blog.
January 17, 2023