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Candid insights

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

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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
Group of women leaders learning from each other.
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

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.

Trends & Issues

Changing the narrative: Who benefits from nonprofits?

Nonprofit impact reaches nearly everyone—from local parks and hospitals to colleges across the country. Learn how nonprofits are used every day, who benefits from them the most, and why it matters.

February 24, 2026 By Kyoko Uchida
Nonprofits doing various types of work.

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
Nonprofit volunteers building a house.

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.
A nonprofit volunteer sorting groceries at a food bank.

Data & Insights

The power of data in advocacy: How we show the sector’s impact with numbers 

Learn how the National Council of Nonprofits, United Philanthropy Forum, and the Council on Foundations used data to illustrate the impacts H.R. 1 could have on nonprofit services and jobs and the economy in lawmakers’ districts.

October 6, 2025 By Jenn Holcomb, Matthew L. Evans, and Jessica Mendieta
A wide shot of the capital building with people around it.

Data & Insights

One in five foundations expect changes in grantmaking focus following 2024 election

Delve into data on whether U.S. foundations expect to change their grantmaking focus to support nonprofits impacted by federal policy changes and funding cuts following the 2024 election.

September 22, 2025 By Guy Mika
A woman looking at nonprofit data post-election.

Data & Insights

Know your district: Nonprofit stats by congressional district 

Use a free tool powered by Candid’s data to explore nonprofits stats by congressional district and understand how policy makers’ decisions like recent funding cuts impact local communities.

August 20, 2025 By Anna Koob and David Wolcheck
Two nonprofit workers using data to inform their work.

Tips & Training

What to know about seeking foundation grants right now

Here are helpful considerations to keep in mind when seeking foundation grants right now, as nonprofits continue to navigate and adapt to today’s deeply challenging, chaotic, and uncertain funding landscape.

June 17, 2025 By Tracy Kaufman
A nonprofit professional struggling to find foundation grants.

Data & Insights

Foundation funding by state: Where do grant dollars come from and where do they go? 

Use Candid’s free dashboards to learn how billions in grant dollars flow in the U.S., and compare foundation funding by state with data on foundation grants given and received by nonprofits in each state.

June 9, 2025 By Anna Koob
Two people looking at a dashboard of foundation funding by state.

Tips & Training

Tips for seeking foundation grants in a time of crisis

Get expert tips for seeking and securing foundation funding and grants to support the vital services and programs that your nonprofit provides in your community, which have been jeopardized by federal funding losses.

May 13, 2025 By Kate Tkacik Sweeney
Two nonprofit workers looking for funding