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501(c)(4)s: Political powerhouses or misunderstood nonprofits?

What is a 501(c)(4) organization? Learn how 501(c)(4)s differ from 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and find out what the data reveals about the validity of the common perception that 501(c)(4)s’ primary purpose is political.

By Guy Mika (he/him)

October 7, 2024

Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant proposals?

With the rise of generative AI, see where foundations stand on accepting AI-generated grant applications and proposals based on new data-driven insights from Candid.

By Guy Mika (he/him)

August 14, 2024

Advancing racial equity for effective environmental grantmaking

When it comes to advancing racial equity in their work, learn how Environmental Grantmakers Association leads by example by using demographic data and insights to direct funding to BIPOC-led grantees.

By Guy Mika (he/him) and Tamara Toles O’Laughlin (she/her)

April 25, 2023

Alt-labor: What are workers’ rights nonprofits?

View the topic of nonprofit workers’ rights through a new lens by exploring the increasing role that today’s alt-labor organizations play in the social sector in this blog.

By Guy Mika (he/him)

January 17, 2023

Six things you may not know about the U.S. social sector

The social sector can feel like a black box—even for those of us who work in it. People want to know: Just how big is the sector? What role does it play in the economy? What kinds of organizations make…

By Guy Mika (he/him)

March 28, 2022

Key facts, figures, and trends among U.S. labor unions

Last week, in honor of Labor Day, we shared an introduction to unions, including six things people might not know about the role of unions in the social sector. In this second blog in a two-part series, we share key…

By Guy Mika (he/him)

September 13, 2021

Unions and their role in the social sector

Today is Labor Day, a U.S. federal holiday born out of the efforts of 19th century labor unions to celebrate the contributions and achievements of American workers. While some might not think of labor organizations as part of the social…

By Guy Mika (he/him)

September 6, 2021

What we can learn today from disaster funding in 2018

So far, 2020 has been a record-setting year for disasters and disaster funding. There is, of course, the COVID-19 pandemic. Then there’s the Atlantic hurricane season, which has seen so much activity that forecasters exhausted the alphabetical list of storm…

By Grace Sato (she/her) and Guy Mika (he/him)

November 17, 2020