Comprehensive nonprofit and foundation information is a search away

By registering or logging in, you get access to detailed profiles and a personalized dashboard.

LoginRegister for free

Comprehensive nonprofit and foundation information is a search away

By registering or logging in, you get access to detailed profiles and a personalized dashboard.

LoginRegister for free

Candid insights

The big picture of the social sector, backed by data and expertise

Featured posts

Nonprofit volunteers building a house.
Data & Insights

What do government grant-funded nonprofits look like?

Delve into data on the nonprofits that rely most on government grants, and find out how federal funding decisions affect this subset of government grantees and the communities they serve.

November 10, 2025 | By David Wolcheck
A woman asking a question about AI equity.
Trends & Issues

What AI equity for nonprofits really looks like

2025 AI Equity Project survey data finds that despite a majority of nonprofits’ familiarity with AI bias and potential for harm, few organizations actively implement equitable AI practices in their work.

November 6, 2025 | By Meena Das
A nonprofit CEO speaking in front of staff.
Tips & Training

3 communication practices to build trust during nonprofit CEO transitions

Find three communications practices that help build trust, restore confidence, and combat uncertainty during nonprofit CEO transitions in today’s turbulent political and economic climate in the U.S.

November 5, 2025 | By Abigail Greenheck
A nonprofit volunteer sorting groceries at a food bank.
Data & Insights

Food banks can’t fill the SNAP gap 

Get the facts on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and find out why SNAP cuts would leave a gap that nonprofits and food banks can’t fill for millions of Americans who rely on them.

November 4, 2025 | By Aleda Gagarin and Cathleen Clerkin, Ph.D.

Tips & Training

3 communication practices to build trust during nonprofit CEO transitions

Find three communications practices that help build trust, restore confidence, and combat uncertainty during nonprofit CEO transitions in today’s turbulent political and economic climate in the U.S.

November 5, 2025 By Abigail Greenheck
A nonprofit CEO speaking in front of staff.

Tips & Training

How to plan successful fundraising galas, even in difficult times

Find expert guidance on how to plan successful fundraising galas that meaningfully engage donors and generate revenue for nonprofits, even in challenging political and economic times.

October 30, 2025 By Jessica Mecellem, Ph.D. and Vanessa Wakeman
Woman applauding at a fundraising gala table.

Tips & Training

What a Form 990 says—and doesn’t say—about a nonprofit

A legally required tax form, find out what a Form 990 says about a nonprofit—and what it doesn’t—including common misconceptions about the information that Forms 990 contain.

October 27, 2025 By Lori Guidry
Forms 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF and a cell phone against a Candid gold background.

Tips & Training

How to maximize DAF giving on GivingTuesday

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.

October 22, 2025 By Mitch Stein
Shayla Titley of the Public Theater between Mitch Stein and Briel Steinberg of Chariot in front of "DAF Day" banner.

Tips & Training

Donor stewardship: Building enduring funder relationships 

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 funders.

October 8, 2025 By Kief Schladweiler
Nonprofit and funder colleagues in a discussion.

Tips & Training

How nonprofits can tap into giving circles 

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 giving circles.

October 2, 2025 By Emily Rasmussen
A woman talking to nonprofit colleagues about giving circles.

Tips & Training

5 tips for effective storytelling to build public trust and understanding

Discover five research-backed storytelling tips to help nonprofits build public trust and understanding when communicating how their work positively impacts communities and causes.

September 29, 2025 By Ann Searight Christiano and Matt Sheehan
Nonprofit colleagues discussing their storytelling strategy.

Tips & Training

Success in grant seeking: How much money to ask for in a grant proposal 

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 to request.

September 16, 2025 By Anabel Tejeda
A funder looking at grant proposals.

Tips & Training

Federal government AI adoption: What nonprofits need to know

Learn why federal government AI adoption may pose challenging implications for nonprofits in the U.S. and what leaders can do now to prepare and protect their missions.

September 10, 2025 By Gayle Roberts
A row of workers looking at data on computer screens.

Tips & Training

Generative AI for nonprofits: Practical tips for starting small and building smart 

Discover practical tips on generative AI for nonprofits, including how to get started and pitfalls to avoid when using genAI tools to support your organization’s mission-driven work.

August 25, 2025 By Nate Wong
A man looks at generative AI data.