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The power of small grants and deep listening to fund the ‘unfundable’
Find out why small grants unlock critical funding that help nonprofits lacking any funding sources to get their cause off the ground, especially when combined with deep listening and trust-based philanthropy funder practices.
December 2, 2024
AI-powered smart search is supercharging grant prospecting
To help nonprofits safely and responsibly benefit from latest tech, learn how a new breed of platforms combine AI-powered smart search and Candid data to make grant prospecting and writing easier, faster, and more effective.
November 14, 2024
3 common fundraising mistakes nonprofits make—and how to avoid them
With Giving Season just around the corner, avoid three common fundraising mistakes nonprofits make and get expert guidance to achieve more success from your year-end efforts to engage donors and win over their support.
October 16, 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.
August 29, 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.
August 15, 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.
August 14, 2024
Where are we seeing sustained changes in grantmaking practices to reduce grantee burden?
In 2020, many funders pledged to streamline grant application and reporting processes to reduce grantee burden; learn about what progress has been made to date and which areas need continued improvement.
July 15, 2024
Centering communities: Leaning into participatory grantmaking to increase equity
Learn why the Boston foundation embraces participatory grantmaking and how they’ve implemented best practices and shifted power to drive greater impact in their community.
July 2, 2024
Grant application and review practices for more equitable and inclusive funding
Discover five grant application and review best practices that the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation uses to make their funding more equitable and inclusive.
June 10, 2024
How to ask your long-term funders for more money
Learn how to approach asking long-term funders for additional grant dollars to support your nonprofit’s operations with expert advice from Candid’s senior director of development.
May 28, 2024
Investing in capacity building: The vital role of general operating support for BIPOC-led nonprofits
Discover why general operating support grants play a critical role in building capacity for BIPOC-led nonprofits and how unrestricted funding can work to unlock greater equity in the sector.
May 20, 2024
Prioritizing authentic connections through trust-based philanthropy
Trust-based philanthropy (TBP) is central to Honnold Foundation’s grantmaking; learn how feedback from grassroots nonprofits informs their approach to setting up their grantees to successfully drive lasting impact.
May 15, 2024