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How nonprofits can apply for loans and other emergency benefits
Nonprofits interested in taking advantage of new emergency benefits, loans and other aid programs should get their papers in order, contact their local FDIC-insured bank, and prepare to move quickly, nonprofit policy experts say. The application process for many benefits…
April 8, 2020
It’s been a year: Candid’s 2019 annual report
It’s been a year. Technically, it’s been 431 days since we officially became Candid. And it’s really been quite a year. In this annual report, we wanted to show you what made this first year at Candid special, challenging, and…
April 7, 2020
GivingTuesday announces day of global action for giving and unity in response to COVID-19
Today [March 30, 2020] GivingTuesday, the groundbreaking global generosity movement, announced #GivingTuesdayNow, a day of global action for giving and unity, set to take place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. The…
April 6, 2020
Corporations Ramp Up Support for COVID-19 Response Efforts (March 16-31, 2020)
As COVID-19 spreads globally and in the United States, corporations ramp up support with funding to meet the needs of individuals and vulnerable populations impacted by the virus. The "quick-hit" roundup below captures some of the corporate activity in response…
April 5, 2020
The coronavirus crisis: an unprecedented opportunity to advance authentic disability inclusion in our sector and beyond
The world’s 1 billion people with disabilities are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis. They tend to be forgotten in crisis response on any level—national, community, and company. For the most part, solutions and discussions surrounding COVID-19 have…
April 3, 2020
A simple, low-cost way for nonprofits and foundations to curb the coronavirus crisis
As the coronavirus crisis spread endangers millions of lives around the globe, nonprofits and foundations are scrambling to find the best ways to help. We all have a lot to do, but the fastest, most efficient thing we can do…
April 2, 2020
Private Foundations Step Up Funding for COVID-19 Response Efforts (March 15-31, 2020)
As COVID-19 spreads globally and in the United States, private foundations are stepping up with funding to meet the immediate needs of individuals and vulnerable populations impacted by the virus. The "quick-hit" roundup below captures some of the foundation activity…
April 1, 2020
How companies and causes are responding to the coronavirus
Unprecedented times call for unprecedented responses. This is true throughout our society right now, including in the nonprofit sector. In the days since the coronavirus (COVID-19) hit the U.S. and our worlds turned to social distancing and working remotely, the…
April 1, 2020
Global Philanthropic Response to COVID-19 Approaches $3 Billion
On March 3, Candid identified almost $1 billion in pledges and donations in support of global relief efforts focused on mitigating the impacts of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In the weeks since, the virus has infected 719,758 people worldwide and resulted…
March 31, 2020
101: Nonprofit cryptocurrency donations
So, you’re a nonprofit that just started fundraising cryptocurrency. Or maybe you’re just looking into it—perhaps as a means of diversifying revenue due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Whether you’ve already started or are interested in getting started with cryptocurrency donations,…
March 31, 2020
Foundations and the Great Recession: context for our current crises
If the world were fighting only the coronavirus (Covid-19) at the moment, that would be challenge enough. But we are not just battling a disease, we are also in the midst of a historic economic meltdown. What does this mean…
March 30, 2020
Neighborhoods with ‘Medical Deserts’ Have Emergency Needs During COVID Pandemic
A zip code has become a life or death matter. Families that live more than an hour from a hospital face a death sentence based on their address. A long ambulance ride increases the risk of death. Patients with respiratory…
March 27, 2020