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Strong boards make strong nonprofits: What you need to know

Get expert answers to common questions about board members, types, responsibilities, practices, and policies, and find out why a strong nonprofit board is vital to charitable organizations’ success.

By Lori Guidry (she/her)

October 31, 2024

Tips for using AI technology to do good—safely and ethically

Ensure your nonprofit harnesses AI technology for good using these expert tips and free resources that help clarify common questions about using AI tools and provide a roadmap for responsible and ethical AI adoption that benefits all.

By Kyoko Uchida (she/her)

October 17, 2024

3 GivingTuesday strategies for year-end nonprofit fundraising

Make the most out of GivingTuesday–a day dedicated to charitable giving each year–using these three expert GivingTuesday strategies to prepare for year-end fundraising success at your nonprofit this Giving Season and beyond.

By Celeste Flores (she/her) and Samir Khan (he/him)

October 8, 2024

Is it a good time to start a nonprofit?

Is it a good time to start a nonprofit? Learn what to factor into finding the right answer—like today’s nonprofit challenges, 501(c)(3) legal requirements, and funding considerations—and get free access to resources that can help.

By David M. Holmes (he/him)

September 26, 2024

How America gives: Who funds what causes and where?

What does giving look like in the U.S.? Find out by delving into data from Candid, GivingTuesday, and Network for Good in the new report, Dollars and Change: A look at Individual and Institutional Giving across the United States from 2015 to 2022.

By Mantin Diomande (she/her) and Edward Moore (he/him)

September 24, 2024

What you need to know right now about donor-advised fund giving

What should you know about a donor-advised fund? Get expert answers to common questions–like what a donor-advised fund is, how to it works, and data-driven trends on DAF growth–along with articles to learn more.

By Kyoko Uchida (she/her)

September 23, 2024

Don’t be afraid to tap into donor-advised funds (DAFs)

Learn how your nonprofit can benefit from participating in the first-ever DAF Day in 2024–a collaborative effort to help nonprofits receive more gifts from donor-advised funds, today’s fastest growing vehicle for charitable giving.

By Mitch Stein (he/him)

September 11, 2024

Elevate your nonprofit grant writing success with expert tips

Use Candid’s top nonprofit grant writing tips, expert articles, and free resources to write grant proposals that successfully showcase impact, appeal to funders, and make a compelling case for funding your cause.

By Lauren Brathwaite (she/her)

August 29, 2024

What we’re reading: 5 popular Issue Lab reports from 2024

Check out these five popular Issue Lab reports to access 2024 research and insights from across the social sector on subjects like nonprofit staff diversity, donor-advised funds, AI adoption in grantmaking, and more.

By Justin Benton (he/him)

August 26, 2024

Expert tips for nonprofit fundraising success

To achieve more nonprofit fundraising success, check out Candid’s how-to articles, free resources, data-driven insights, and expert tips to help you boost individual giving, tap into grant funding, and more.

By Lauren Brathwaite (she/her)

August 15, 2024

Candid’s 2024 Nonprofit Compensation Report: Executive compensation is on the rise, but not for everyone

Explore top insights from Candid’s 2024 Nonprofit Compensation Report, including competitive benchmark data for staff and executive pay–and recent trends like top-earning program areas and which employees’ salaries are rising or declining.

By Parshya Kavoosi (she/her)

August 8, 2024

Market research made easy: 3 tips to maximize nonprofit impact

Find out how your nonprofit can conduct market research—without breaking the bank—and why gathering such feedback can be the key to unlocking greater impact, garnering more support, and advancing your organization’s mission.

By Kerry Hecht (she/her)

August 5, 2024