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

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Data & Insights

What’s driving the public trust gap between nonprofits and philanthropy?

Data from Independent Sector shows public trust in nonprofits holding steady while trust in philanthropy declines. Find out what’s behind this trend and what nonprofits can do to maintain public trust.

August 5, 2026 | By Dr. Akilah Watkins
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Tips & Training

Unlocking change: Free access to Candid’s nonprofit resources

Use Candid’s free nonprofit resources and tools to help you find funding, build capacity, stay up-to-date on the social sector, and more.

August 4, 2026 | By Brittany Hall
A group of Black women nonprofit leaders talking in an office.
Data & Insights

What do Black-led nonprofits and their leaders need right now?

Black-led nonprofits are underfunded, under-supported, and often asked to downplay race when describing their work. Recent research and nonprofit leaders’ voices reveal what needs to change.

August 3, 2026 | By Kyoko Uchida
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Tips & Training

Legacy starts with relationships: 5 practical steps to build a planned giving program

Planned giving begins with everyday donors who want to support your mission into the future. Learn how to identify potential legacy donors, deepen relationships, and integrate planned giving into your fundraising approach.

July 29, 2026 | By Melissa Wetzel, CFRE

Data & Insights

Trust in charities vs. connectedness: What drives individual giving?

A survey by Charity Navigator and Munity Co. found that people’s sense of “connectedness” to a cause or nonprofit was a greater driver of donations than trust in charities overall. So, how can nonprofits build both trust and connectedness?

July 28, 2026 By Kyoko Uchida
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Tips & Training

3 Questions to ask before scaling a nonprofit program into a new community

Scaling a nonprofit program into a new community requires listening to the community, partnering with trusted local organizations, and demonstrating readiness to expand. Here’s how GreenLight Fund does it.

July 27, 2026 By Kate Schwass and Melissa Luna
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Tips & Training

What does advanced grant writing look like? It looks like connecting.

Advanced grant writing isn’t just about structure—it’s about connecting with the reader. Learn three elements that make grant proposals stand out and grab funders’ attention.

July 22, 2026 By Dave Holmes
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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
Nonprofit colleagues using AI.

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 nonprofit worker talking about burnout with a therapist.

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
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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
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Tips & Training

The big challenges of getting funding for small nonprofits

Funding for small nonprofits is scarce by design, but not because of a skills gap. Learn why smaller grassroots organizations are locked out of foundation grants and five ways you can break through.

July 13, 2026 By Kate Meyers Emery, Ph.D.
A volunteer from a small nonprofit.

Trends & Issues

Stop mistaking Black girls’ resilience for a lack of need

Many funders mistake Black girls’ resilience for self-sufficiency. One nonprofit CEO explains how philanthropy can invest more in Black girls by providing unrestricted funding for long-term impact.

July 8, 2026 By Jamila Trimuel
Ladies of Virtue staff.

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.