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A long walk from charity to justice
Juneteenth, a recognized holiday in all but three U.S. states, marks the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas, Major General Gordon Granger notified the last enslaved people in the country of their…
June 19, 2020
Matching your donation with your intention—why information matters
At Candid, we’re constantly immersed in a sea of data. As our mission statement states, we get people the information they need to do good. As an information hub that informs people directly and through other platforms, we’ve seen firsthand…
June 18, 2020
Charitable giving in 2019 up 4.2 percent, Giving USA finds
"Charitable giving in 2019 up 4.2 percent" was reprinted from Giving USA. American individuals, bequests, foundations and corporations gave an estimated $449.64 billion to U.S. charities in 2019, placing it among the highest years ever for charitable giving, according to…
June 17, 2020
A guide to creating a free website for your nonprofit
Building a website for a nonprofit organization doesn’t need to be heavy on the pocket. Rather, here is the good news. Did you know that you can build and host a website for your nonprofit for free? Are you aware…
June 16, 2020
4 key tips to help your nonprofit best navigate the new normal
"4 key tips to help your nonprofit best navigate the new normal" is reprinted from Eye on FDO. COVID-19 has presented many unforeseen challenges and changes for even the most experienced grantseekers. The global pandemic has affected the way nonprofits…
June 16, 2020
Participatory grantmaking in a pandemic: practical considerations in design
Many of the responses to the COVID-19 pandemic are being led by grassroots activists and organizers across the world. As we consider how to resource and fund this emergent work both in the short and long term, the need to…
June 15, 2020
Foundations step up funding for COVID-19 response efforts (May 16-June 15, 2020)
As COVID-19 continues to disrupt life in the United States and around the globe, private foundations are stepping up with funding to meet the immediate needs of individuals and vulnerable populations impacted by the virus. Here's a roundup of COVID-19…
June 14, 2020
How to protect your nonprofit from phishing cyber attacks
The COVID-19 pandemic is hitting the nonprofit sector hard, and many nonprofit organizations are struggling to adapt to economic and social changes it has brought about in the past few months. But the bad news doesn't stop there. With many…
June 12, 2020
Shifting your events online during COVID-19
As nonprofits were considering if and how to transition events online, Nonprofit New York, Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP), and Candid came together to share their experiences with the sector. The goal of the webinar, hosted by Candid on May 20,…
June 11, 2020
The social sector can’t let the COVID crisis go to waste
"The social sector can’t let the COVID crisis go to waste" is reprinted from the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Natural disasters birth new communities out of the rubble of the old. After earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis, people have no choice but…
June 10, 2020
Privilege, power, and personal conflicts: the forces preventing change in nonprofit and philanthropy
Candid is closed today, June 9, to allow our staff to pause and reflect on George Floyd’s death and the events following it, and grieve as needed as individuals. (Read Candid's statement on these events.) We will resume operations on…
June 9, 2020
“I Am Tired…The Pandemic of Racism Must End”
Over the past week, civil unrest has gripped the nation. Much of it was sparked by the unwarranted and senseless murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis by a police officer who held his knee on Mr. Floyd's neck for almost…
June 8, 2020