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

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A man in glasses in front of a laptop, with a Candid webpage ("Build the skills you need to do good") on the right.
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 5, 2026 | By Brittany Hall
A woman trading stock online.
Tips & Training

Appreciated securities, accelerated impact: 5 tips to boost stock gifting

Stock gifting represents billions of dollars that most nonprofits aren’t capturing. Learn five practical tips to grow this high-value revenue stream and make it easier for donors to give.

June 29, 2026 | By Steve Latham
A mother and her baby at a rural health nonprofit.
Trends & Issues

Doing more with less has limits: Why rural health leaders need investment now

Rural health nonprofits are stretched to their limits by funding cuts and policy uncertainty. Hear directly from leaders on why resilience alone is no longer enough.

June 25, 2026 | By Ivonne Arauz Simms, MSEd
A CCS Solutions panel on fundraising data.
Tips & Training

Fundraising data that matters: Working with fewer metrics can lead to better decisions

More fundraising data doesn’t always mean better decisions. Learn how nonprofits can identify the right metrics and build a data strategy that actually improves their fundraising performance.

June 24, 2026 | By Allison Willner

Tips & Training

How rural nonprofits can build visibility and connection

Rural nonprofits face unique challenges. Learn how practical strategies around collaboration, peer support, and relationship building can help them build visibility and expand their reach.

June 23, 2026 By Brian Schultz
A group of participants having a discussion at the Wyoming Nonprofit Network Conference.

Tips & Training

Why retaining funders beats finding new ones—and how to do it

Data shows that retaining funders is more effective than chasing new ones. Learn how to leverage your existing foundation relationships to help your fundraising efforts.

June 22, 2026 By Kate Meyers Emery, Ph.D.
A nonprofit worker shaking hands with a funder.

Tips & Training

What do donors expect from nonprofits? Civic education!

Donors expect nonprofits to lead on civic education. New survey data shows broad, bipartisan support for nonprofits that educate voters, protect elections, and speak up for democracy.

June 17, 2026 By Miranda Carter and Sarah DiJulio
A woman helping an older man vote at the polls.

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.

Trends & Issues

Nonprofit sustainability: When closure is the right choice

Nonprofit sustainability isn’t always achievable; in some cases, closure can be the most responsible choice. One organization shares what a planned wind-down looks like done right.

June 15, 2026 By Yvonne Thomas, Elizabeth Stokely, and Alena Owen
Global WA evaluating their strategy.

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.

Trends & Issues

Candid at an inflection point

Ann Mei Chang reflects on what makes Candid’s data essential to the social sector and why a data-first strategy positions the organization to lead through disruption.

June 10, 2026 By Ann Mei Chang
Ann Mei Chang at Candid's annual staff retreat.

Trends & Issues

How can annual survey data help strengthen community foundations?

The CF Insights Annual Survey report reveals how community foundations compare on revenue mix, expense ratios, and staffing. See what the latest data means for strengthening your foundation.

June 9, 2026 By David Rosado
Author David Rosado with a colleague from Council on Foundations.

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
A couple opening up a DAF account.

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
Two young nonprofit professionals learning how to use their donor management software.