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

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A couple opening up a DAF account.
Trends & Issues

5 takeaways from the 2026 DAF Fundraising Report

DAF fundraising growth is outpacing all other revenue streams. A new report based on data from 54 national nonprofits reveals key trends in donor retention, gift size, and growth that fundraisers need to know.

June 8, 2026 | By Kyoko Uchida
Two young nonprofit professionals learning how to use their donor management software.
Trends & Issues

Do nonprofits see donor management software as helpful for fundraising?

Nonprofits are loyal to their donor management software, but not all say it’s actually helping them raise money. New survey data reveals why, and how to get more from your investment.

June 4, 2026 | By Karen Graham
Colleagues learning how to reduce their AI footprint.
Tips & Training

What to know about AI’s environmental impact and how to minimize it

AI’s environmental impact is real. Discover practical ways to reduce your organization’s AI footprint without giving up the tools that help you do your work.

June 3, 2026 | By Nicole Kerson
A GoFundMe panel on engaging Gen Z.
Trends & Issues

Engaging Gen Z: What nonprofits need to know about the generation reshaping generosity

New research shows Gen Z already outpaces older adults in generosity. Here’s how your nonprofit can start engaging Gen Z donors to meet their giving patterns.

June 2, 2026 | By Steve Froehlich and Woodrow Rosenbaum

Trends & Issues

Nonprofit burnout by design: How lack of philanthropic support impacts women of color nonprofit leaders

Nonprofit burnout among women of color leaders isn’t a personal failing—it’s a structural one. New research shows what funders must do differently to support equitable grantmaking practices.

May 20, 2026 By Natanja Craig Oquendo
A team of diverse women dealing with nonprofit burnout.

Data & Insights

How can funders better support Black nonprofits for lasting change?

New research reveals how foundations can better support Black-led nonprofits through financial, social, and human-centered investment.

April 9, 2026 By Grace Sato
A team looking at new data on Black nonprofits.

Trends & Issues

DataWoven: Making nonprofits led by women of color visible

DataWoven reveals the structural capital gap holding back nonprofits led by women of color—and what philanthropy must do to fund the movements driving real change.

March 30, 2026 By Elizabeth Barajas-Román
A Black woman thinking at a meeting.

Trends & Issues

The power of strategic storytelling for Black nonprofit leaders

Discover how strategic storytelling empowers Black nonprofit leaders to reframe narratives, build trust, and showcase their impact to achieve more funding.

March 4, 2026 By Cierra Selby
Black nonprofit leader discussing strategic storytelling.

Trends & Issues

What philanthropy can learn from Black women-led and community-centered funding

Community-centered philanthropy shifts power to those closest to the work. Discover how Black women leaders are reshaping funding through co-governance and sustainable practices.

February 25, 2026 By Kaci Patterson
Author Kaci Patterson stands in the middle of a row of nine women leaders.

Trends & Issues

Transforming fundraising through peer learning by subsector

Find out why peer learning and knowledge sharing around effective fundraising strategies by subsector can help Latinx-focused organizations fill funding gaps left by declining support from funders.

January 26, 2026 By Armando Enrique Zumaya
Fundraisers asking questions and learning from their peers.

Trends & Issues

Collective action, community, transparency: What we learned from peers in 2025

Candid’s Lakai Newman reflects on what our staff learned from peers at a nonprofit or philanthropic conference in 2025, shaping how we’ll continue to show up for the sector this year.

January 7, 2026 By Lakai Newman
A collage of Candid staff at various conferences in 2025.

Data & Insights

Words matter: Black-led nonprofits and race in today’s funding environment 

A new report from Candid and ABFE explores the experiences of Black-led nonprofits that mention race when describing their work, including in conversation with funders.

December 11, 2025 By Stephanie Wormington and Michell Speight
A stack of research papers being magnified.

Trends & Issues

Centering Native college students’ lived experiences, community values, and cultural identities 

Learn how Native Forward Scholars Fund’s culturally congruent support uniquely unlocks impact—helping Native students in higher ed advance and thrive alongside their communities.

November 19, 2025 By Angelique Albert
Native Forward Scholars Fund.

Data & Insights

Frontline nonprofit workers face burnout from workloads, invisible labor, and lack of voice  

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.

October 16, 2025 By Dr. Janaé Bonsu-Love
A young Black woman feeling burned out at a nonprofit.