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Community foundations: Donor-advised fund grants outpaced contributions in 2022
Find out how donor-advised fund grants given compared to DAF contributions among community foundations in 2022–and what research on this trend may mean for philanthropic giving in the future.
April 23, 2024
Grants prospecting strategy 101
Learn best practices for creating a funder prospecting strategy to help you secure grants to support your nonprofit’s mission-driven work.
April 15, 2024
Is your nonprofit organization ‘grant-ready’?
Seeking a grant for the first time? Here’s how to make sure your nonprofit is prepared to receive foundation grant funding and what you can expect funders will require in the process.
March 25, 2024
Community foundations: Resilience in tough economic times
Council of Foundations’ David Rosado highlights key CF insights report findings on community foundations in 2022, including what changes in the growth of their assets and grantmaking may signal for today.
March 21, 2024
Embarking on a continuous learning journey to drive equity
PEAK Grantmaking’s Satonya Fair shares why advancing racial equity in grantmaking means embracing knowledge sharing and continuous learning through practice to achieve meaningful change.
March 12, 2024
To bot or not to bot: Using generative AI in grantwriting
Learn what generative AI is, ways it can be useful for nonprofit grantwriting, and how to use it responsibly.
February 14, 2024
Impact investing: Catalyzing systemic change
Get the low-down on impact investing, a growing trend for catalyzing positive change in the world of philanthropy and beyond.
February 12, 2024
Five green flags for funders in your grant proposal
To increase your odds of securing funding, discover five green flags funders look for in your grant proposal.
January 25, 2024
Ranking above the rest: The top 10 most-read Candid blogs in 2023
Revisit our 10 most-read Candid blogs in 2023 to rediscover this year’s top nonprofit trends and topics.
December 19, 2023
Increasing efficiency in grant reporting
Learn Candid’s approach to streamlining our grant reporting processes and our vision for reducing the burden that grant reports place on nonprofits today.
November 28, 2023
Five myths and misconceptions about Candid’s grant data
In this blog, we debunk five common myths about Candid’s grants data.
November 15, 2023
What to do after your grant proposal is rejected
If you’ve received a grant proposal rejection letter, find out what next steps you can take to increase your odds of success with future funders.
October 17, 2023