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It’s easier to work together when our data is organized the same way. That’s why we’ve made our classification system (how we describe who is served and what’s funded) open to everyone.
Shane Ward, VP of Data at Candid, shares why this matters and what we're doing to make it better.
Shane Ward, VP of Data at Candid, shares why this matters and what we're doing to make it better.
Why Candid’s Philanthropy Classification System is now open to all
Candid insights | A data taxonomy built for philanthropy and nonprofits, learn why we’ve made Candid’s Philanthropy Classification System (PCS) available for others to use, adapt, and build upon for n...
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November 12, 2025 at 12:52 PM
It’s easier to work together when our data is organized the same way. That’s why we’ve made our classification system (how we describe who is served and what’s funded) open to everyone.
Shane Ward, VP of Data at Candid, shares why this matters and what we're doing to make it better.
Shane Ward, VP of Data at Candid, shares why this matters and what we're doing to make it better.
According to GivingPulse, 47% of donors say they don’t remember being asked to give from October to December, and 9% said they definitely would have donated if they’d been asked.
That’s wild given that 31% of all giving comes in the last three months of the year.
That’s wild given that 31% of all giving comes in the last three months of the year.
November 10, 2025 at 12:58 PM
According to GivingPulse, 47% of donors say they don’t remember being asked to give from October to December, and 9% said they definitely would have donated if they’d been asked.
That’s wild given that 31% of all giving comes in the last three months of the year.
That’s wild given that 31% of all giving comes in the last three months of the year.
Does your nonprofit actively encourage DAF donations on GivingTuesday?
Get expert tips for how you can tap into more DAF giving on this day of giving to support your fundraising 👇
Get expert tips for how you can tap into more DAF giving on this day of giving to support your fundraising 👇
How to maximize DAF giving on GivingTuesday
Candid insights | As the end of the year approaches, discover expert tips for how you can tap into more DAF giving on GivingTuesday to support your nonprofit’s fundraising in 2025.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Does your nonprofit actively encourage DAF donations on GivingTuesday?
Get expert tips for how you can tap into more DAF giving on this day of giving to support your fundraising 👇
Get expert tips for how you can tap into more DAF giving on this day of giving to support your fundraising 👇
What if nonprofit mergers weren’t a last resort, but a strategic first choice for organizations?
Leaders of Girl Rising and She's the First share why nonprofit mergers can unlock a lot of benefits.
Leaders of Girl Rising and She's the First share why nonprofit mergers can unlock a lot of benefits.
Nonprofit mergers aren’t a last resort—but a strategic first choice
Candid insights | Leaders of Girl Rising and She’s the First share why nonprofit mergers remain rare despite the strategic benefits they unlock—like the ability to more efficiently and effectively dri...
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November 5, 2025 at 12:31 PM
What if nonprofit mergers weren’t a last resort, but a strategic first choice for organizations?
Leaders of Girl Rising and She's the First share why nonprofit mergers can unlock a lot of benefits.
Leaders of Girl Rising and She's the First share why nonprofit mergers can unlock a lot of benefits.
42 million people in the U.S. are facing a loss or delay in access to food assistance, leaving food aid nonprofits to fill the gap.
Can they make up for the loss of SNAP benefits?
Let's look at the data.
Can they make up for the loss of SNAP benefits?
Let's look at the data.
November 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
42 million people in the U.S. are facing a loss or delay in access to food assistance, leaving food aid nonprofits to fill the gap.
Can they make up for the loss of SNAP benefits?
Let's look at the data.
Can they make up for the loss of SNAP benefits?
Let's look at the data.
GivingTuesday isn’t just about donating money. Donors love to express their generosity in multiple ways.
Explore other myths about this giving day from the team at @givingtuesday.bsky.social: candid.org/blogs/3-givi...
Explore other myths about this giving day from the team at @givingtuesday.bsky.social: candid.org/blogs/3-givi...
November 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
GivingTuesday isn’t just about donating money. Donors love to express their generosity in multiple ways.
Explore other myths about this giving day from the team at @givingtuesday.bsky.social: candid.org/blogs/3-givi...
Explore other myths about this giving day from the team at @givingtuesday.bsky.social: candid.org/blogs/3-givi...
What advice would you give to a nonprofit who is struggling to retain funders?
Here are our favorite tips for building long-term relationships with foundations.
Here are our favorite tips for building long-term relationships with foundations.
Donor stewardship: Building enduring funder relationships
Candid insights | Donor stewardship isn’t optional in today’s competitive grantseeking climate; use these practical tips to help your nonprofit build enduring and trust-based relationships with funder...
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October 30, 2025 at 11:50 AM
What advice would you give to a nonprofit who is struggling to retain funders?
Here are our favorite tips for building long-term relationships with foundations.
Here are our favorite tips for building long-term relationships with foundations.
Working on the front lines of a nonprofit is tough, especially right now. And it can lead to higher burnout and low staff retention.
Here is what we know frontline nonprofit workers are facing (and why it matters).
Here is what we know frontline nonprofit workers are facing (and why it matters).
Frontline nonprofit workers face burnout from workloads, invisible labor, and lack of voice
Candid insights | Delve into data that illustrates why frontline nonprofit workers have high levels of burnout and what can be done to retain key staff who directly serve and impact their communities.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Working on the front lines of a nonprofit is tough, especially right now. And it can lead to higher burnout and low staff retention.
Here is what we know frontline nonprofit workers are facing (and why it matters).
Here is what we know frontline nonprofit workers are facing (and why it matters).
How did you end up in the nonprofit sector?
We asked our audience on social media, and this is what they shared! Add your story to the comments.
We asked our audience on social media, and this is what they shared! Add your story to the comments.
October 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM
How did you end up in the nonprofit sector?
We asked our audience on social media, and this is what they shared! Add your story to the comments.
We asked our audience on social media, and this is what they shared! Add your story to the comments.
Donors are harder to find and keep. But these collaborative groups are helping nonprofits thrive. Here's what you need to know about giving circles.
Explore the data behind why now is the moment to find or start your own giving circle.
Explore the data behind why now is the moment to find or start your own giving circle.
How nonprofits can tap into giving circles
Candid insights | Find out what a giving circle is, why this individual giving model represents an opportunity to drive impact in 2025, and how nonprofits can benefit by connecting with members of giv...
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October 23, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Donors are harder to find and keep. But these collaborative groups are helping nonprofits thrive. Here's what you need to know about giving circles.
Explore the data behind why now is the moment to find or start your own giving circle.
Explore the data behind why now is the moment to find or start your own giving circle.
We all know that authentic stories show impact and build trust. But we need to acknowledge the invisible costs behind those stories.
Learn how nonprofits can create a process that compensates and acknowledges the people who are sharing their stories: candid.org/blogs/hidden...
Learn how nonprofits can create a process that compensates and acknowledges the people who are sharing their stories: candid.org/blogs/hidden...
October 22, 2025 at 11:59 AM
We all know that authentic stories show impact and build trust. But we need to acknowledge the invisible costs behind those stories.
Learn how nonprofits can create a process that compensates and acknowledges the people who are sharing their stories: candid.org/blogs/hidden...
Learn how nonprofits can create a process that compensates and acknowledges the people who are sharing their stories: candid.org/blogs/hidden...
Do you trust AI? While nearly all Americans have seen or heard information about artificial intelligence (AI), trust in AI remains low
Here are five data points you need to know and what that means for your nonprofit.
Here are five data points you need to know and what that means for your nonprofit.
Key takeaways on Americans' use and knowledge of and trust in AI
Candid insights | Discover five key takeaways on Americans' use, knowledge of, and trust in AI based on a research report from Gallup and the nonprofit Special Competitive Studies Project.
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October 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Do you trust AI? While nearly all Americans have seen or heard information about artificial intelligence (AI), trust in AI remains low
Here are five data points you need to know and what that means for your nonprofit.
Here are five data points you need to know and what that means for your nonprofit.
Before you watch, share your guess in the comments! In October, do Americans spend more on Halloween or on donations to nonprofits?
October 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Before you watch, share your guess in the comments! In October, do Americans spend more on Halloween or on donations to nonprofits?
Most people don’t realize they benefit from nonprofits every day. So, what kinds of stories do you think nonprofits should tell to strengthen trust and understanding?
Here are 5 tips to make your storytelling more compelling.
Here are 5 tips to make your storytelling more compelling.
5 tips for effective storytelling to build public trust and understanding
Candid insights | Discover five research-backed storytelling tips to help nonprofits build public trust and understanding when communicating how their work positively impacts communities and causes.
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October 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Most people don’t realize they benefit from nonprofits every day. So, what kinds of stories do you think nonprofits should tell to strengthen trust and understanding?
Here are 5 tips to make your storytelling more compelling.
Here are 5 tips to make your storytelling more compelling.
Hands up if your nonprofit has a Candid Seal of Transparency! There are almost 115,000 of you who are making your nonprofit work more visible.
Learn more about earning a Seal of Transparency: https://candid.org/blogs/study-confirms-nonprofit-transparency-candid-seals-boost-donor-contributions/
Learn more about earning a Seal of Transparency: https://candid.org/blogs/study-confirms-nonprofit-transparency-candid-seals-boost-donor-contributions/
October 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Hands up if your nonprofit has a Candid Seal of Transparency! There are almost 115,000 of you who are making your nonprofit work more visible.
Learn more about earning a Seal of Transparency: https://candid.org/blogs/study-confirms-nonprofit-transparency-candid-seals-boost-donor-contributions/
Learn more about earning a Seal of Transparency: https://candid.org/blogs/study-confirms-nonprofit-transparency-candid-seals-boost-donor-contributions/
Instead of worrying whether AI will replace humans, we should think about how AI and humans work together to benefit nonprofits.
Learn how the human element determines whether AI helps us achieve our missions: https://candid.org/blogs/navigating-nonprofit-ai-adoption-at-human-operating-system-pace/
Learn how the human element determines whether AI helps us achieve our missions: https://candid.org/blogs/navigating-nonprofit-ai-adoption-at-human-operating-system-pace/
October 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Instead of worrying whether AI will replace humans, we should think about how AI and humans work together to benefit nonprofits.
Learn how the human element determines whether AI helps us achieve our missions: https://candid.org/blogs/navigating-nonprofit-ai-adoption-at-human-operating-system-pace/
Learn how the human element determines whether AI helps us achieve our missions: https://candid.org/blogs/navigating-nonprofit-ai-adoption-at-human-operating-system-pace/
It's the perfect funder: missions align, you fit the criteria, but they don't accept unsolicited requests for funds. Is that the end? Nope!
Grace Sato, director of research at Candid, shares what we learned about unsolicited requests when we surveyed foundations.
Grace Sato, director of research at Candid, shares what we learned about unsolicited requests when we surveyed foundations.
How often do foundations accept unsolicited requests for funds?
Candid insights | Discover what Candid survey and IRS data say about how often foundations accept unsolicited requests for funds from nonprofits.
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October 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
It's the perfect funder: missions align, you fit the criteria, but they don't accept unsolicited requests for funds. Is that the end? Nope!
Grace Sato, director of research at Candid, shares what we learned about unsolicited requests when we surveyed foundations.
Grace Sato, director of research at Candid, shares what we learned about unsolicited requests when we surveyed foundations.
What advice would you give to a nonprofit that needs to recruit and retain more volunteers?
Many nonprofits couldn't continue the impactful work they do without volunteers. These tips can help: https://candid.org/blogs/proven-strategies-engaging-retaining-volunteers/
Many nonprofits couldn't continue the impactful work they do without volunteers. These tips can help: https://candid.org/blogs/proven-strategies-engaging-retaining-volunteers/
October 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
What advice would you give to a nonprofit that needs to recruit and retain more volunteers?
Many nonprofits couldn't continue the impactful work they do without volunteers. These tips can help: https://candid.org/blogs/proven-strategies-engaging-retaining-volunteers/
Many nonprofits couldn't continue the impactful work they do without volunteers. These tips can help: https://candid.org/blogs/proven-strategies-engaging-retaining-volunteers/
Remember when we were all told to drop everything and learn about blockchains? Or the metaverse? Generative AI is having that moment, so here is what you need to know right now.
Here is what your nonprofit needs to know about adopting AI today.
Here is what your nonprofit needs to know about adopting AI today.
AI beyond the hype: What nonprofits really need
Candid insights | Explore AI use at nonprofits to learn which AI tools work now, what to avoid, and how to implement genAI at your nonprofit to meet your goals and enhance your programs.
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October 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Remember when we were all told to drop everything and learn about blockchains? Or the metaverse? Generative AI is having that moment, so here is what you need to know right now.
Here is what your nonprofit needs to know about adopting AI today.
Here is what your nonprofit needs to know about adopting AI today.
If you want to make an impact on your community, you need to trust the people who are closest to the problem.
Idana Goldberg of the Russell Berrie Foundation shares how they identify and support community changemakers: candid.org/blogs/what-s...
Idana Goldberg of the Russell Berrie Foundation shares how they identify and support community changemakers: candid.org/blogs/what-s...
October 1, 2025 at 11:23 AM
If you want to make an impact on your community, you need to trust the people who are closest to the problem.
Idana Goldberg of the Russell Berrie Foundation shares how they identify and support community changemakers: candid.org/blogs/what-s...
Idana Goldberg of the Russell Berrie Foundation shares how they identify and support community changemakers: candid.org/blogs/what-s...
Did grantmakers change their giving strategies following the election?
Here is what funders have told us regarding the election.
Here is what funders have told us regarding the election.
September 30, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Did grantmakers change their giving strategies following the election?
Here is what funders have told us regarding the election.
Here is what funders have told us regarding the election.
Nonprofits have to write dozens of reports for funders to show the effectiveness of their work. Should foundations do the same for their own work?
Learn how the Bush Foundation is doing this: https://candid.org/blogs/why-bush-foundation-publicly-shares-its-grantmaking-performance-scorecard/
Learn how the Bush Foundation is doing this: https://candid.org/blogs/why-bush-foundation-publicly-shares-its-grantmaking-performance-scorecard/
September 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Nonprofits have to write dozens of reports for funders to show the effectiveness of their work. Should foundations do the same for their own work?
Learn how the Bush Foundation is doing this: https://candid.org/blogs/why-bush-foundation-publicly-shares-its-grantmaking-performance-scorecard/
Learn how the Bush Foundation is doing this: https://candid.org/blogs/why-bush-foundation-publicly-shares-its-grantmaking-performance-scorecard/
Project? Check. Budget? Check. Now you just need a funder. But how much money you should ask for depends on a few factors.
Learn how mission alignment, your relationship with the funder, and their grantmaking history can determine how much to request in your next proposal.
Learn how mission alignment, your relationship with the funder, and their grantmaking history can determine how much to request in your next proposal.
Success in grant seeking: How much money to ask for in a grant proposal
Candid insights | If you’re new to grant seeking and wondering how much money to ask for in a grant proposal, use these expert tips to help you successfully determine the right amount of grant funding...
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September 25, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Project? Check. Budget? Check. Now you just need a funder. But how much money you should ask for depends on a few factors.
Learn how mission alignment, your relationship with the funder, and their grantmaking history can determine how much to request in your next proposal.
Learn how mission alignment, your relationship with the funder, and their grantmaking history can determine how much to request in your next proposal.
Before you apply for that grant, make sure it fits your needs.
Get even more advice on whether you're grant ready: https://candid.org/blogs/foundation-grant-funding-is-your-nonprofit-ready/
Get even more advice on whether you're grant ready: https://candid.org/blogs/foundation-grant-funding-is-your-nonprofit-ready/
September 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Before you apply for that grant, make sure it fits your needs.
Get even more advice on whether you're grant ready: https://candid.org/blogs/foundation-grant-funding-is-your-nonprofit-ready/
Get even more advice on whether you're grant ready: https://candid.org/blogs/foundation-grant-funding-is-your-nonprofit-ready/
Across the U.S., nonprofits fill gaps in government services, generate economic activity, and meet community needs. But these contributions often go unrecognized.
This data can help.
This data can help.
Know your district: Nonprofit stats by congressional district
Candid insights | Use a free tool powered by Candid’s data to explore nonprofits stats by congressional district and understand how policy makers' decisions like recent funding cuts impact local commu...
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September 23, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Across the U.S., nonprofits fill gaps in government services, generate economic activity, and meet community needs. But these contributions often go unrecognized.
This data can help.
This data can help.