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What nonprofit conferences are you attending this year?
We'd love to say hi in-person!
We'd love to say hi in-person!
January 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
What nonprofit conferences are you attending this year?
We'd love to say hi in-person!
We'd love to say hi in-person!
What does your nonprofit's annual report look like?
A few years ago, we decided ours wasn't working and changed up the way we make this report.
Learn how we went from a time-consuming and expensive printed piece, to a direct and compelling PDF that serves our needs and speaks to our supporters.
A few years ago, we decided ours wasn't working and changed up the way we make this report.
Learn how we went from a time-consuming and expensive printed piece, to a direct and compelling PDF that serves our needs and speaks to our supporters.
Reimagining the nonprofit annual report
Candid Blog | In this blog, we share lessons learned from Candid's reimagined approach to our nonprofit annual report.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:53 PM
What does your nonprofit's annual report look like?
A few years ago, we decided ours wasn't working and changed up the way we make this report.
Learn how we went from a time-consuming and expensive printed piece, to a direct and compelling PDF that serves our needs and speaks to our supporters.
A few years ago, we decided ours wasn't working and changed up the way we make this report.
Learn how we went from a time-consuming and expensive printed piece, to a direct and compelling PDF that serves our needs and speaks to our supporters.
Nonprofits with a Candid Seal of Transparency get an average 62% more in contributions. And this year its easier than ever to earn one.
Learn more: https://candid.org/blogs/candid-2026-seals-of-transparency-made-faster-easier-nonprofits-more-donations/
Learn more: https://candid.org/blogs/candid-2026-seals-of-transparency-made-faster-easier-nonprofits-more-donations/
January 14, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Nonprofits with a Candid Seal of Transparency get an average 62% more in contributions. And this year its easier than ever to earn one.
Learn more: https://candid.org/blogs/candid-2026-seals-of-transparency-made-faster-easier-nonprofits-more-donations/
Learn more: https://candid.org/blogs/candid-2026-seals-of-transparency-made-faster-easier-nonprofits-more-donations/
Nonprofits are not required to publish an expensive and time-consuming printed annual report.
Here's how Candid reimagined our annual report (and how you can do it, too).
Learn more: https://candid.org/blogs/reimagining-the-nonprofit-annual-report-to-maximize-roi/
Here's how Candid reimagined our annual report (and how you can do it, too).
Learn more: https://candid.org/blogs/reimagining-the-nonprofit-annual-report-to-maximize-roi/
January 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Nonprofits are not required to publish an expensive and time-consuming printed annual report.
Here's how Candid reimagined our annual report (and how you can do it, too).
Learn more: https://candid.org/blogs/reimagining-the-nonprofit-annual-report-to-maximize-roi/
Here's how Candid reimagined our annual report (and how you can do it, too).
Learn more: https://candid.org/blogs/reimagining-the-nonprofit-annual-report-to-maximize-roi/
Donors are using generative AI to find nonprofits to support. But that isn't necessarily a bad thing.
Learn more about what this means for nonprofits and how you can secure online giving going forward: https://candid.org/blogs/how-ai-tools-affect-online-giving-research-data/
Learn more about what this means for nonprofits and how you can secure online giving going forward: https://candid.org/blogs/how-ai-tools-affect-online-giving-research-data/
January 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Donors are using generative AI to find nonprofits to support. But that isn't necessarily a bad thing.
Learn more about what this means for nonprofits and how you can secure online giving going forward: https://candid.org/blogs/how-ai-tools-affect-online-giving-research-data/
Learn more about what this means for nonprofits and how you can secure online giving going forward: https://candid.org/blogs/how-ai-tools-affect-online-giving-research-data/
Digital platforms, like social media and your website, are key ways that your community and supporters find and connect with you.
Here's how to make sure that digital presence turns into real-world impact.
Here's how to make sure that digital presence turns into real-world impact.
4 essentials to strengthen your nonprofit’s digital profile
Candid insights | Discover four essentials for strengthening your nonprofit’s digital profile and online presence, which includes the information you share via your social media channels, website, and...
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January 8, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Digital platforms, like social media and your website, are key ways that your community and supporters find and connect with you.
Here's how to make sure that digital presence turns into real-world impact.
Here's how to make sure that digital presence turns into real-world impact.
What does leading a nonprofit look like for you?
For Teresa C. Younger, CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women, leadership is about creating space for people to be seen and ideas to grow.
Read more: https://candid.org/blogs/leadership-creating-space-for-others-and-ourselves/
For Teresa C. Younger, CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women, leadership is about creating space for people to be seen and ideas to grow.
Read more: https://candid.org/blogs/leadership-creating-space-for-others-and-ourselves/
Leadership is about creating space for others and for ourselves
Candid insights | Ms. Foundation for Women’s Teresa Younger shares what leadership means in feminist philanthropy and why it comes down to creating space for others and ourselves.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
What does leading a nonprofit look like for you?
For Teresa C. Younger, CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women, leadership is about creating space for people to be seen and ideas to grow.
Read more: https://candid.org/blogs/leadership-creating-space-for-others-and-ourselves/
For Teresa C. Younger, CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women, leadership is about creating space for people to be seen and ideas to grow.
Read more: https://candid.org/blogs/leadership-creating-space-for-others-and-ourselves/
Happy New Year... or is it? Fiscal year, report year, form year, professing year, there's a lot of different types of years for nonprofits.
Let's dive into the different years and why they matter.
Let's dive into the different years and why they matter.
Happy New Year? It depends what nonprofit “year” you’re talking about.
Candid Blog | Learn about five main types of nonprofit years, what they mean, and how they differ, including fiscal year, calendar year, tax form year, and more.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Happy New Year... or is it? Fiscal year, report year, form year, professing year, there's a lot of different types of years for nonprofits.
Let's dive into the different years and why they matter.
Let's dive into the different years and why they matter.
A multiyear grant means more stability and capacity for your nonprofit, but some funders have a good reasons for offering short-term grants.
Dive into the data: https://candid.org/blogs/where-do-foundations-stand-on-multiyear-funding/
Dive into the data: https://candid.org/blogs/where-do-foundations-stand-on-multiyear-funding/
January 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
A multiyear grant means more stability and capacity for your nonprofit, but some funders have a good reasons for offering short-term grants.
Dive into the data: https://candid.org/blogs/where-do-foundations-stand-on-multiyear-funding/
Dive into the data: https://candid.org/blogs/where-do-foundations-stand-on-multiyear-funding/
Is your nonprofit celebrating a new fiscal year? Only 64% of nonprofits end their year in December.
Learn more about the different types of years that nonprofit organizations need to track: https://candid.org/blogs/differences-in-nonprofit-fiscal-year-calendar-year-form-year/
Learn more about the different types of years that nonprofit organizations need to track: https://candid.org/blogs/differences-in-nonprofit-fiscal-year-calendar-year-form-year/
December 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Is your nonprofit celebrating a new fiscal year? Only 64% of nonprofits end their year in December.
Learn more about the different types of years that nonprofit organizations need to track: https://candid.org/blogs/differences-in-nonprofit-fiscal-year-calendar-year-form-year/
Learn more about the different types of years that nonprofit organizations need to track: https://candid.org/blogs/differences-in-nonprofit-fiscal-year-calendar-year-form-year/
December 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Most people are not planning to donate in December, according to a survey donate by AP-NORC. Luckily, the bulk of those individuals have already donated to a nonprofit this year.
December 26, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Most people are not planning to donate in December, according to a survey donate by AP-NORC. Luckily, the bulk of those individuals have already donated to a nonprofit this year.
Let's raise a mug of cocoa to the nonprofit staff who are working hard during the holidays to help their communities, raise funds, and make a difference!
December 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Let's raise a mug of cocoa to the nonprofit staff who are working hard during the holidays to help their communities, raise funds, and make a difference!
A nonprofit’s Form 990 is a legally required tax form, and it can help donors better understand your nonprofit. But there are a few misconceptions about what they include and don't.
Here's four common Form 990 misconceptions.
Here's four common Form 990 misconceptions.
What a Form 990 says—and doesn’t say—about a nonprofit
Candid insights | A legally required tax form, find out what a Form 990 says about a nonprofit—and what it doesn’t—including common misconceptions about the information that Forms 990 contain.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
A nonprofit’s Form 990 is a legally required tax form, and it can help donors better understand your nonprofit. But there are a few misconceptions about what they include and don't.
Here's four common Form 990 misconceptions.
Here's four common Form 990 misconceptions.
What's filling up your cup this holiday season?
Maybe hot chocolate to relax, coffee to gear up for that final fundraising push, or perhaps water to clear your mind for the next year.
Maybe hot chocolate to relax, coffee to gear up for that final fundraising push, or perhaps water to clear your mind for the next year.
December 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
What's filling up your cup this holiday season?
Maybe hot chocolate to relax, coffee to gear up for that final fundraising push, or perhaps water to clear your mind for the next year.
Maybe hot chocolate to relax, coffee to gear up for that final fundraising push, or perhaps water to clear your mind for the next year.
How much does your nonprofit raise in December?
While it varies from 17-57%, the average nonprofit raises around a quarter of their revenue in the last month of the year. And a big chunk of that comes during the last three days of December.
While it varies from 17-57%, the average nonprofit raises around a quarter of their revenue in the last month of the year. And a big chunk of that comes during the last three days of December.
December 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
How much does your nonprofit raise in December?
While it varies from 17-57%, the average nonprofit raises around a quarter of their revenue in the last month of the year. And a big chunk of that comes during the last three days of December.
While it varies from 17-57%, the average nonprofit raises around a quarter of their revenue in the last month of the year. And a big chunk of that comes during the last three days of December.
Donors are using AI tools to search for nonprofits, which could negatively affect online giving, a report from Blue State warns.
Learn more and get the data: https://candid.org/blogs/how-ai-tools-affect-online-giving-research-data/
Learn more and get the data: https://candid.org/blogs/how-ai-tools-affect-online-giving-research-data/
December 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Donors are using AI tools to search for nonprofits, which could negatively affect online giving, a report from Blue State warns.
Learn more and get the data: https://candid.org/blogs/how-ai-tools-affect-online-giving-research-data/
Learn more and get the data: https://candid.org/blogs/how-ai-tools-affect-online-giving-research-data/
When was the last time you checked what your online donation experience is like? With more folks donating online, now is the perfect time to double check that it's a good experience.
Learn more: https://candid.org/blogs/what-motivates-donors-charitable-giving-across-generations-trends/
Learn more: https://candid.org/blogs/what-motivates-donors-charitable-giving-across-generations-trends/
December 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
When was the last time you checked what your online donation experience is like? With more folks donating online, now is the perfect time to double check that it's a good experience.
Learn more: https://candid.org/blogs/what-motivates-donors-charitable-giving-across-generations-trends/
Learn more: https://candid.org/blogs/what-motivates-donors-charitable-giving-across-generations-trends/
Most people don’t realize how lean, local, and volunteer-powered nonprofits are, and public understanding is getting more distorted.
The National Council of Nonprofits shares how all of us at nonprofits can educate the public and policy makers on how nonprofits get it done.
The National Council of Nonprofits shares how all of us at nonprofits can educate the public and policy makers on how nonprofits get it done.
Telling the story of how ‘nonprofits get it done’
Candid insights | Based on the Nonprofits Get It Done campaign, find three data-backed stories that can help you educate the public about the essential role your nonprofit plays in the community.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Most people don’t realize how lean, local, and volunteer-powered nonprofits are, and public understanding is getting more distorted.
The National Council of Nonprofits shares how all of us at nonprofits can educate the public and policy makers on how nonprofits get it done.
The National Council of Nonprofits shares how all of us at nonprofits can educate the public and policy makers on how nonprofits get it done.
How do you feel about AI being used to screen your grant application?
Only 1% of funders use AI to screen grant applicants, but 31% are considering it for the future.
Learn more: https://candid.org/blogs/will-foundations-soon-use-ai-to-screen-grant-applications
Only 1% of funders use AI to screen grant applicants, but 31% are considering it for the future.
Learn more: https://candid.org/blogs/will-foundations-soon-use-ai-to-screen-grant-applications
December 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
How do you feel about AI being used to screen your grant application?
Only 1% of funders use AI to screen grant applicants, but 31% are considering it for the future.
Learn more: https://candid.org/blogs/will-foundations-soon-use-ai-to-screen-grant-applications
Only 1% of funders use AI to screen grant applicants, but 31% are considering it for the future.
Learn more: https://candid.org/blogs/will-foundations-soon-use-ai-to-screen-grant-applications
With individual gifts adding up to 66% of all giving in the U.S., we get a lot of questions about how to reach them. Here are our answers!
Fundraisers' top questions about individual giving answered
Candid insights | Discover expert answers to nonprofit fundraisers' top questions about individual donors and giving to help your organization make the most out of the 2025 Giving Season.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
With individual gifts adding up to 66% of all giving in the U.S., we get a lot of questions about how to reach them. Here are our answers!
Candid is now on Claude! We’ve partnered with Anthropic on Claude for Nonprofits to help nonprofits work more efficiently through AI.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Candid is now on Claude! We’ve partnered with Anthropic on Claude for Nonprofits to help nonprofits work more efficiently through AI.
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What month do you raise the most money for your nonprofit?
According to M+R Benchmarks, the average nonprofit raises 40% of their online revenue in December.
According to M+R Benchmarks, the average nonprofit raises 40% of their online revenue in December.
December 1, 2025 at 12:57 PM
What month do you raise the most money for your nonprofit?
According to M+R Benchmarks, the average nonprofit raises 40% of their online revenue in December.
According to M+R Benchmarks, the average nonprofit raises 40% of their online revenue in December.
We all know how important year-end giving is for nonprofits.
These five tips can help your nonprofit build excitement on social media before you make your ask.
These five tips can help your nonprofit build excitement on social media before you make your ask.
Rethink your year-end giving social media plan
Candid Blog | Find out how to build excitement into your social media plan to make the most out of the year-end giving season.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:36 PM
We all know how important year-end giving is for nonprofits.
These five tips can help your nonprofit build excitement on social media before you make your ask.
These five tips can help your nonprofit build excitement on social media before you make your ask.
How much do you think nonprofits will receive this GivingTuesday?
Last year, nonprofits received over $3.6 billion in donations on GivingTuesday. That's a 16% increase from 2023!
Data from @givingtuesday.bsky.social.
Last year, nonprofits received over $3.6 billion in donations on GivingTuesday. That's a 16% increase from 2023!
Data from @givingtuesday.bsky.social.
November 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
How much do you think nonprofits will receive this GivingTuesday?
Last year, nonprofits received over $3.6 billion in donations on GivingTuesday. That's a 16% increase from 2023!
Data from @givingtuesday.bsky.social.
Last year, nonprofits received over $3.6 billion in donations on GivingTuesday. That's a 16% increase from 2023!
Data from @givingtuesday.bsky.social.