Candid insights

On National Coming Out Day, Candid’s vice president of finance shares his personal story of coming out to highlight the importance of fostering inclusivity, belonging, and connection in the LGBTQ+ community, in the workplace, and in society as a whole.

Find out why social media sharing is a form of generosity and how it can help you achieve success this GivingTuesday.

In this blog, get expert tips for how to connect with donors and funders on LinkedIn to support your fundraising efforts.

In this blog, we share lessons learned from Candid’s reimagined approach to our nonprofit annual report–significantly reducing the costs, staff, and time it previously took to create.

Check out 12 nonprofit books that can help you make the most out of your year-end fundraising efforts this giving season.

Learn about new Candid courses that address the common barriers faced by nonprofits when asked to collect demographic data.

In this blog, we explore Candid’s Foundation 1000 data set and how it can be used for grantmaking trends analysis in the social sector.

Get a glimpse into the most comprehensive source of nonprofit compensation from Candid’s latest report that analyzes executive salaries using Form 990 data.

In this blog, discover four key learnings about foundations’ varying approaches to providing general operating support.

After a year of creating social media video content at Candid, we reflect on our key learnings and provide tips for other nonprofits looking to share short-form videos on social media.

Find out how high-profile, big dollar alumni giving is impacting U.S. philanthropy in higher education and why relationships remain vital for sustaining today’s colleges and universities.

Learn about four key fundraising and nonprofit trends in 2023 and where to get latest information on today’s ever-evolving social sector.