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Nonprofit colleagues using AI.
Trends & Issues

Impact and trust: Key takeaways on nonprofit AI practices

Nonprofits with responsible AI practices raise more money, retain more donors, and save more time. New research reveals the four gaps keeping most organizations from realizing AI’s full potential.

July 21, 2026 | By Kyoko Uchida
A nonprofit worker talking about burnout with a therapist.
Tips & Training

Preventing nonprofit burnout by supporting the whole person

Preventing nonprofit burnout means supporting employees as whole people. See how one organization uses flexible work, wellness programs, and mission connection to help staff stay resilient.

July 20, 2026 | By Judy Song-Marshall
A librarian using Candid search on her computer.
Trends & Issues

A smarter way to search nonprofits and funders for free—at a location near you

Search nonprofits and funders for free by using Candid search at more than 2,000 locations nationwide—with tools to find grants, explore data, and more.

July 15, 2026 | By Samantha Ryder
Front of a Goodwill Store.
Trends & Issues

Demystifying nonprofit earned income: Generating revenue to drive mission

Nonprofit earned income makes up 71% of sector revenue, yet many still think public charities can’t charge for products or services. Here’s what nonprofits can earn, and why this myth is harmful.

July 14, 2026 | By Kyoko Uchida

Trends & Issues

A smarter way to search nonprofits and funders for free—at a location near you

Search nonprofits and funders for free by using Candid search at more than 2,000 locations nationwide—with tools to find grants, explore data, and more.

July 15, 2026 By Samantha Ryder
A librarian using Candid search on her computer.

Data & Insights

Key takeaways from Giving USA on 2025 philanthropy trends

Discover key takeaways from Giving USA’s latest report on philanthropy trends, which shows $617 billion in total charitable giving but a decline in individual giving.

July 7, 2026 By Kyoko Uchida
Nonprofit workers at a soup kitchen.

Tips & Training

Confessions of an AI-skeptic comms professional

Using AI doesn’t require being a power user. Discover how AI for communications genuinely helps move work forward—and five pitfalls to avoid along the way.

June 16, 2026 By Mary Steyer
A comms professional using AI at work.

Tips & Training

Demystifying donor-advised funds: How to secure a DAF grant

Securing a DAF grant starts with being findable and credible. Here are some steps your nonprofit can take to attract more donor-advised fund grants—starting with your Candid profile.

June 11, 2026 By Tori Burrello
Colleagues high-fiving after receiving a DAF grant.

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
Colleagues learning how to reduce their AI footprint.

Tips & Training

Getting started with AI: What non-technical staff need to know

AI for nonprofits doesn’t require a technical background. Non-technical staff at Candid share what they’ve learned about choosing tools, building workflows, and starting small with AI.

May 11, 2026 By Catalina Spinel and Astrid Vinje
The authors of this article in New York City.

Tips & Training

The ultimate cheat sheet for grant proposal documents: Part 3

In Part 3 of this series, we’ll share what information you should keep if you do or don’t receive a grant, and how to keep track of this content for a future grant proposal.

April 22, 2026 By Kyoko Uchida
A woman keeping track of her grant proposal documents.

Tips & Training

The ultimate cheat sheet for grant proposal documents: Part 2

In Part 2 of this series, we’ll go through all the documentation and information to collect when submitting a grant proposal and provide tips on following up with the funder afterwards.

April 14, 2026 By Kyoko Uchida
Nonprofit colleagues looking over their grant proposal documents.

Tips & Training

​​​​​​​​​​Program evaluation basics every nonprofit can use​

Learn nonprofit program evaluation basics, including defining success, setting outcomes, and creating a learning cadence to measure and improve impact.

April 2, 2026 By Zuri Tau, LMSW, Ph.D.
A group of women meeting to evaluate their nonprofit program.

Tips & Training

The ultimate cheat sheet for grant proposal documents: Part 1

Use this cheat sheet to help you research prospective funders and identify all the documents you need to submit a grant proposal.

March 31, 2026 By Kyoko Uchida
Colleagues going over their documents for a grant proposal.