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Reimagining grantmaking with data collaboration at scale

Discover what data collaboration at scale makes possible for reimagining grantmaking in this recap of Candid’s recent session at the 2024 PEAK Grantmaking conference.

By Janet Camarena (she/her)

April 24, 2024

What’s trending? Top subject searches in Candid nonprofit profiles

Candid nonprofit profiles help funders, donors, DAF advisors, and others find organizations to support; read this article to learn what supporters searched for most in February 2024.

By Janet Camarena (she/her)

March 27, 2024

Lessons learned: Using demographic data to move from intention to action

Find out what collecting and using demographic data from grantees is helping funders to achieve in practice.

By Janet Camarena (she/her)

November 7, 2023

New courses address barriers to demographic data collection

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

By Janet Camarena (she/her)

September 26, 2023

Climate justice in the field: An interview with the Donors of Color Network

Learn how Donors of Color Network’s Climate Funders Justice Pledge is inspiring philanthropy to center racial equity in grantmaking.

By Janet Camarena (she/her)

June 28, 2023

Climate justice in the field: An interview with the Hive Fund

Get expert advice and practical insights on how philanthropy can work in solidarity to advance climate justice.

By Janet Camarena (she/her)

April 19, 2023

GlassPockets at sunset: reflections from working at the intersection of power and light

We are sunsetting GlassPockets. We reflect on GlassPockets’ history and lessons learned, what went into our decision, and how you can continue to access Candid’s content and tools on funder transparency.

By Janet Camarena (she/her)

November 29, 2022

Throwback Thursday: GlassPockets editor’s top five for funders

We are highlighting five popular and relevant oldies but goodies from the GlassPockets archive. Check out this helpful advice for funders on ways to leverage transparency to improve equitable access to philanthropic resources.

By Janet Camarena (she/her)

October 13, 2022

Getting from “no” to “yes” for climate justice

A philanthropy insider once shared during a presentation that foundations develop guidelines so they know to whom to say “no.” Though it sounded cynical and harsh, it also rang true. My years in the field have only served to reinforce…

By Janet Camarena (she/her)

June 16, 2022

Introducing Candid Learning for Funders

Today marks the launch of Candid Learning for Funders, your new destination for field guides, blogs, training, and tools designed to improve the practice of grantmaking.

By Janet Camarena (she/her)

February 8, 2022

Risk & Reward: Open Road Alliance and Candid launch new risk management course for funders

One need look no further than the events of the last 18 months to understand the importance of considering the power of the unexpected to disrupt and derail the best laid plans. How can funders safeguard impact in an uncertain…

By Janet Camarena (she/her) and Maya Winkelstein (she/her)

October 12, 2021

New Funding Smarter Course Launches

Much of the work we do here at Candid is aimed at sharing peer giving activity and learning with funders so that we can all work collectively smarter. We have a number of tools that can help funders address common…

By Janet Camarena (she/her)

May 6, 2021