Candid insights
The big picture of the social sector, backed by data and expertise
Leveraging data to better serve under-resourced communities
Discover why data on under-resourced communities is key unlocking greater impact and better serving the needs of nonprofit beneficiaries.
March 26, 2024
Is your nonprofit organization ‘grant-ready’?
Seeking a grant for the first time? Here’s how to make sure your nonprofit is prepared to receive foundation grant funding and what you can expect funders will require in the process.
March 25, 2024
Community foundations: Resilience in tough economic times
Council of Foundations’ David Rosado highlights key CF insights report findings on community foundations in 2022, including what changes in the growth of their assets and grantmaking may signal for today.
March 21, 2024
Candid’s next generation platform
Get a glimpse into all that awaits in Candid’s next generation platform, powered by the most comprehensive data in the social sector, to streamline your mission-driven work.
March 20, 2024
How to tell a compelling story with a Seal of Transparency
If you’re wondering what a Seal of Transparency is, how to earn a 2024 Seal, the benefits of doing so, and more, this article answers nonprofits’ top questions about Candid Seals.
March 19, 2024
9 books to read for Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, read nine books from leading authors on gender issues and disparities, movements combatting sexism, and women empowerment.
March 18, 2024
Rethink, reuse, and repurpose: How to create more social media content with less work
Candid’s senior manager of digital communications explains how you can repurpose social media content to save you time and work when engaging your nonprofit’s online community.
March 14, 2024
Black leadership and Black experiences in the social sector
Revisit recent Candid research on Black leadership in the social sector, including a comprehensive analysis of private philanthropy’s support of HBCUs.
March 13, 2024
Embarking on a continuous learning journey to drive equity
PEAK Grantmaking’s Satonya Fair shares why advancing racial equity in grantmaking means embracing knowledge sharing and continuous learning through practice to achieve meaningful change.
March 12, 2024
Why is leadership aspiration down among BIPOC nonprofit staff?
Explore the forces behind decreased leadership aspirations of BIPOC nonprofit staff based on findings from the Building Movement Project’s new Race to Lead report.
March 11, 2024
Setting work-life boundaries when working from home
Candid’s Cathleen Clerkin Ph.D. shares practical tips on setting boundaries when working from home in order to maintain a healthy work-life balance and prevent burnout.
March 7, 2024
Fewer restrictions, greater impact: How Candid shifted to unrestricted support
Learn how Candid took a bold, intentional approach to seeking unrestricted grant funding rather than programmatic support from funders to unlock more flexibility to advance our mission.
March 6, 2024