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Investing in fair, inclusive data
As data powers the rise of new technology, discover why corporate and philanthropic funders should invest in data equity to avoid exacerbating AI biases and societal inequities that the nonprofit sector is hard at work to address.
September 9, 2024
Why do smaller nonprofit organizations tend to have more diverse boards?
Find out why smaller nonprofits tend to have more diverse boards—and how their board diversity differs from those of larger organizations based on Candid’s demographic data-driven research.
August 12, 2024
Toward nimble and creative funding for LGBTQ communities through a time of crisis
Discover recent trends in funding for LGBTQ communities and causes—and why more philanthropic support is needed—based on the Funders for LGBTQ Issues 2024 Resource Tracking Report.
July 10, 2024
What do we know about LGBTQIA+ nonprofit leaders and staff?
Delve into data-driven insights on LGBTQIA+ nonprofit leaders and staffs’ representation and real-world experiences in the sector, including why more support for their community is critical.
June 25, 2024
Using data to make LGBTQ+ elders and their needs visible
Discover why SAGE (Advocacy and Services for LGBTQ+ Elders) relies on a multitude of data and insights to raise visibility of the aging LGBTQ+ community and inform how they can best serve their needs.
June 3, 2024
8 books about Pride Month and the history of the gay rights movement
This Pride Month, read these 8 books by or about the LGBTQ+ community to learn about the history of the gay rights movement that this heritage month commemorates.
May 30, 2024
What to know about U.S. nonprofit sector demographics
The state of diversity in the U.S. nonprofit sector, a new Candid report, offers baseline insights on the demographic makeup of today’s nonprofit staff, leaders, and board members.
May 16, 2024
Co-leadership: A path to more diverse, sustainable nonprofits?
Dig into insights on nonprofit co-leadership to find out whether this commonplace trend of charitable organizations led by two leaders is opening the door to more overall diversity in the sector.
April 17, 2024
Out and proud
On National Coming Out Day, Candid’s vice president of finance shares his personal story of coming out to highlight the importance of fostering inclusivity, belonging, and connection in the LGBTQ+ community, in the workplace, and in society as a whole.
October 11, 2023
Words to Avoid—2023 Edition
It’s that time again—Words to Avoid, 2023, a list of words, terms, and phrase to reconsider before using.
January 13, 2023
Remembering Urvashi
May 17, 2022
Using data to make transgender people visible
In recognition of Transgender Day of Visibility, this blog offers a summary of what Candid’s demographic data collection has made visible when it comes to transgender folks in the social sector.
March 31, 2022