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Human rights funding pivots in crisis: Tradeoffs, gaps, and lessons learned

Human rights funding peaked in 2020; delve into Human Rights Funders Network’s research findings to find out where it went and the gaps that still remain.

By Rachel Thomas (she/her) and Kellea Miller (she/her)

September 12, 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

Can nonprofit arts organizations survive inflation and revenue woes?

Nonprofit arts organizations face existential challenges due to post-pandemic inflation and declining revenues; find out why a diversified funding strategy is critical to the cultural sector’s recovery and survival.

By Katie Ingersoll (she/her) and Zannie Giraud Voss (she/her)

September 10, 2024

Backing feminist movements, driving equitable grantmaking

Funding for women, girls, and gender-expansive people remains under 2% of total philanthropy; discover why more support of feminist movements is critical to creating a more equitable world for all.

By Vanessa Thomas (she/her/hers)

September 4, 2024

5 takeaways from the 2024 DAF Fundraising Report

Understand how today’s donor-advised fund landscape is evolving using five key takeaways from the “2024 DAF fundraising report” and discover recent trends in DAF donors, gifts, revenues, and more.

By Kyoko Uchida (she/her)

August 27, 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

Building trust-based capital through nonprofit endowments

Nonprofit endowments ensure organizations can drive sustainable impact. Get a fresh perspective on endowments and the need for funders to make such investments in their grantees’ long-term success.

By Daniel O. Ash (he/him), Sharon Bush (she/her), and John H. Jackson (he/him)

August 20, 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

How nonprofit boards can support a sustainable funding strategy

Learn the key steps that nonprofit boards can take to build an effective funding strategy and why their involvement is critical to nonprofits’ sustainable success based on Bridgespan’s recent research and expertise.

By Ali Kelley (she/her) and Naomi Senbet (she/her)

August 13, 2024

How nonprofits can engage in policy advocacy now

Discover three keys for equipping nonprofits with the knowledge and funding to engage in policy advocacy work, so charitable organizations can better lend their voices to championing positive change in the communities they serve.

By Sarah Angello (she/her)

August 7, 2024

Lever for Change: How ‘big bet philanthropy’ is transforming the sector

Lever for Change CEO Cecilia A. Conrad looks back at five years of advancing big bet philanthropy, the practice of making large investments in a nonprofit with the aim of transforming a sector, issue, or organization.

By Cecilia A. Conrad (she/her)

August 6, 2024

Listening to teachers to support students impacted by COVID-19

To support students impacted by COVID-19, discover why partnering with teachers and co-investing in education alongside state governments is key to ensuring students’ future success in the classroom and beyond.

By Alix Guerrier (he/him)

July 31, 2024