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

Colleagues shaking hands during a meeting.
Tips & Training

Fundraising strategies for 2026: Building strong donor relationships

Learn why donor relationships are the key to fundraising success in 2026. Discover strategies for donor engagement, retention, and long-term sustainability.

March 27, 2026 | By Melissa Wetzel, CFRE
Lever for Change open call winner receiving an award.
Tips & Training

4 steps to a strong grant application

Write a stronger grant application using these four practical steps to stand out to funders and improve your nonprofit’s chances of winning grants.

March 26, 2026 | By Angie Ngo
A woman looking at data and insights on women-led nonprofits.
Data & Insights

Women’s History Month 2026: What we know about U.S. nonprofits led by women

For Women’s History Month 2026, we’re digging into the data to share what we know about women-led nonprofits in the U.S. and how board representation and foundation support are impacted in those organizations.

March 25, 2026 | By Mantin Diomande
Candid mug in the New York City office.
Trends & Issues

Candid announces CEO retirement

Candid’s Board of Trustees announces the retirement of our CEO and President Ann Mei Chang, after nearly five years of leadership in the organization.

March 23, 2026 | By Candid

Trends & Issues

Are women leaders making progress in the nonprofit sector?

Women leaders are advancing in the nonprofit sector, but pay gaps and uneven funding remain. Discover key data, trends, and leadership lessons to help shape the future for women at nonprofits.

March 23, 2026 By Kyoko Uchida
Group of women leaders learning from each other.

Trends & Issues

Women’s and girls’ organizations continue to make progress for gender equality

Women’s and girls’ organizations are advancing gender equality through coalitions, advocacy, and multiyear support from donors—despite funding gaps and rising challenges.

March 19, 2026 By Amy Hutchinson
Group of people from different organizations that are advancing gender equality.

Trends & Issues

Nonprofit leadership pathways are shrinking. How can we rebuild them?

Learn how the nonprofit sector can help rebuild leadership pathways amidst intensifying pressure and persistent challenges in today’s philanthropic landscape.

March 18, 2026 By Michael Ibrahim
A workshop on nonprofit leadership pathways.

Trends & Issues

Changing the nonprofit narrative: Debunking the overhead myth (again)

Nonprofit overhead costs are essential—not wasteful. Learn why the overhead myth persists, how underinvestment hurts impact, and how organizations can better communicate financial transparency and effectiveness.

March 17, 2026 By Kyoko Uchida
A nonprofit team discussing how to overcome the overhead myth.

Trends & Issues

Supporting youth opportunities with funding and capacity building

Learn how funding and capacity building strengthen youth opportunities and development strategies by empowering community organizations to deliver consistent opportunities for young people.

March 16, 2026 By Alysia Lee and Dyon Davidson
Youth in Baltimore doing crafts.

Trends & Issues

Building a resilient neighborhood through community hubs

Discover how a community hub like The Corner at Debs Store in Jacksonville, Florida, builds neighborhood resilience, supports families, and drives long-term economic stability.

March 12, 2026 By Travis Williams
Locals in Jacksonville, Florida coming in and out of The Corner at Debs Store.

Trends & Issues

Nonprofit innovation fuels fundraising success in small and midsize organizations

Here’s how nonprofit innovation can bolster fundraising for small and midsize organizations, from creating flexibility and agility to investing more in programs that build connections to local communities.

March 11, 2026 By Ali Kelley and Cecilia Reis
A group of women using nonprofit innovation to fuel fundraising.

Trends & Issues

Funding for the future: Long-term impact requires long-term grants

Learn how the food business incubator La Cocina secured long-term grants by demonstrating their multiyear impact and what the stability of those grants made possible for the communities they serve and their organization.

March 10, 2026 By Leticia Landa, Michelle Magat, and Dani Gabriel
Members of La Cocina discussing long-term grants.

Trends & Issues

Building bridges, expanding power: Strategies from the environmental movement

After some tough setbacks over the past year, the environmental movement is expanding and strengthening its base to invest in strong leaders, build narrative power, and more.

March 9, 2026 By Eva Hernandez
Members of the Mosaic Environmental Fund in a meeting.

Trends & Issues

Key takeaways on the public perception of nonprofits

Only one-third of Americans are aware of federal funding cuts to charities in 2025. Explore other key findings on how nonprofits are perceived by the general public.

March 5, 2026 By Kyoko Uchida
Nonprofit volunteers boxing up supplies.