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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.
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.
Join our team!
Open positions:
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Most positions are flexible, with options for remote or hybrid work. Compensation and benefits information are found within each job description.
Learn more: candid.org/careers
Open positions:
-Senior Product Designer
-Senior Product Manager
-Data Services Analyst
Most positions are flexible, with options for remote or hybrid work. Compensation and benefits information are found within each job description.
Learn more: candid.org/careers
November 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Join our team!
Open positions:
-Senior Product Designer
-Senior Product Manager
-Data Services Analyst
Most positions are flexible, with options for remote or hybrid work. Compensation and benefits information are found within each job description.
Learn more: candid.org/careers
Open positions:
-Senior Product Designer
-Senior Product Manager
-Data Services Analyst
Most positions are flexible, with options for remote or hybrid work. Compensation and benefits information are found within each job description.
Learn more: candid.org/careers
Donors are looking through Candid profiles to find nonprofits they can trust for GivingTuesday. Make sure your nonprofit is ready!
Claim your profile today: https://candid.org/claim-nonprofit-profile/
Claim your profile today: https://candid.org/claim-nonprofit-profile/
November 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Donors are looking through Candid profiles to find nonprofits they can trust for GivingTuesday. Make sure your nonprofit is ready!
Claim your profile today: https://candid.org/claim-nonprofit-profile/
Claim your profile today: https://candid.org/claim-nonprofit-profile/
According to GivingPulse, 47% of donors say they don’t remember being asked to give from October to December, and 9% said they definitely would have donated if they’d been asked.
That’s wild given that 31% of all giving comes in the last three months of the year.
That’s wild given that 31% of all giving comes in the last three months of the year.
November 10, 2025 at 12:58 PM
According to GivingPulse, 47% of donors say they don’t remember being asked to give from October to December, and 9% said they definitely would have donated if they’d been asked.
That’s wild given that 31% of all giving comes in the last three months of the year.
That’s wild given that 31% of all giving comes in the last three months of the year.
Nearly half of food aid nonprofits received no foundation funding.
November 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Nearly half of food aid nonprofits received no foundation funding.
42 million people in the U.S. are facing a loss or delay in access to food assistance, leaving food aid nonprofits to fill the gap.
Can they make up for the loss of SNAP benefits?
Let's look at the data.
Can they make up for the loss of SNAP benefits?
Let's look at the data.
November 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
42 million people in the U.S. are facing a loss or delay in access to food assistance, leaving food aid nonprofits to fill the gap.
Can they make up for the loss of SNAP benefits?
Let's look at the data.
Can they make up for the loss of SNAP benefits?
Let's look at the data.
GivingTuesday isn’t just about donating money. Donors love to express their generosity in multiple ways.
Explore other myths about this giving day from the team at @givingtuesday.bsky.social: candid.org/blogs/3-givi...
Explore other myths about this giving day from the team at @givingtuesday.bsky.social: candid.org/blogs/3-givi...
November 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
GivingTuesday isn’t just about donating money. Donors love to express their generosity in multiple ways.
Explore other myths about this giving day from the team at @givingtuesday.bsky.social: candid.org/blogs/3-givi...
Explore other myths about this giving day from the team at @givingtuesday.bsky.social: candid.org/blogs/3-givi...
How did you end up in the nonprofit sector?
We asked our audience on social media, and this is what they shared! Add your story to the comments.
We asked our audience on social media, and this is what they shared! Add your story to the comments.
October 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM
How did you end up in the nonprofit sector?
We asked our audience on social media, and this is what they shared! Add your story to the comments.
We asked our audience on social media, and this is what they shared! Add your story to the comments.
We all know that authentic stories show impact and build trust. But we need to acknowledge the invisible costs behind those stories.
Learn how nonprofits can create a process that compensates and acknowledges the people who are sharing their stories: candid.org/blogs/hidden...
Learn how nonprofits can create a process that compensates and acknowledges the people who are sharing their stories: candid.org/blogs/hidden...
October 22, 2025 at 11:59 AM
We all know that authentic stories show impact and build trust. But we need to acknowledge the invisible costs behind those stories.
Learn how nonprofits can create a process that compensates and acknowledges the people who are sharing their stories: candid.org/blogs/hidden...
Learn how nonprofits can create a process that compensates and acknowledges the people who are sharing their stories: candid.org/blogs/hidden...
Before you watch, share your guess in the comments! In October, do Americans spend more on Halloween or on donations to nonprofits?
October 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Before you watch, share your guess in the comments! In October, do Americans spend more on Halloween or on donations to nonprofits?
Hands up if your nonprofit has a Candid Seal of Transparency! There are almost 115,000 of you who are making your nonprofit work more visible.
Learn more about earning a Seal of Transparency: https://candid.org/blogs/study-confirms-nonprofit-transparency-candid-seals-boost-donor-contributions/
Learn more about earning a Seal of Transparency: https://candid.org/blogs/study-confirms-nonprofit-transparency-candid-seals-boost-donor-contributions/
October 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Hands up if your nonprofit has a Candid Seal of Transparency! There are almost 115,000 of you who are making your nonprofit work more visible.
Learn more about earning a Seal of Transparency: https://candid.org/blogs/study-confirms-nonprofit-transparency-candid-seals-boost-donor-contributions/
Learn more about earning a Seal of Transparency: https://candid.org/blogs/study-confirms-nonprofit-transparency-candid-seals-boost-donor-contributions/
Instead of worrying whether AI will replace humans, we should think about how AI and humans work together to benefit nonprofits.
Learn how the human element determines whether AI helps us achieve our missions: https://candid.org/blogs/navigating-nonprofit-ai-adoption-at-human-operating-system-pace/
Learn how the human element determines whether AI helps us achieve our missions: https://candid.org/blogs/navigating-nonprofit-ai-adoption-at-human-operating-system-pace/
October 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Instead of worrying whether AI will replace humans, we should think about how AI and humans work together to benefit nonprofits.
Learn how the human element determines whether AI helps us achieve our missions: https://candid.org/blogs/navigating-nonprofit-ai-adoption-at-human-operating-system-pace/
Learn how the human element determines whether AI helps us achieve our missions: https://candid.org/blogs/navigating-nonprofit-ai-adoption-at-human-operating-system-pace/
What advice would you give to a nonprofit that needs to recruit and retain more volunteers?
Many nonprofits couldn't continue the impactful work they do without volunteers. These tips can help: https://candid.org/blogs/proven-strategies-engaging-retaining-volunteers/
Many nonprofits couldn't continue the impactful work they do without volunteers. These tips can help: https://candid.org/blogs/proven-strategies-engaging-retaining-volunteers/
October 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
What advice would you give to a nonprofit that needs to recruit and retain more volunteers?
Many nonprofits couldn't continue the impactful work they do without volunteers. These tips can help: https://candid.org/blogs/proven-strategies-engaging-retaining-volunteers/
Many nonprofits couldn't continue the impactful work they do without volunteers. These tips can help: https://candid.org/blogs/proven-strategies-engaging-retaining-volunteers/
If you want to make an impact on your community, you need to trust the people who are closest to the problem.
Idana Goldberg of the Russell Berrie Foundation shares how they identify and support community changemakers: candid.org/blogs/what-s...
Idana Goldberg of the Russell Berrie Foundation shares how they identify and support community changemakers: candid.org/blogs/what-s...
October 1, 2025 at 11:23 AM
If you want to make an impact on your community, you need to trust the people who are closest to the problem.
Idana Goldberg of the Russell Berrie Foundation shares how they identify and support community changemakers: candid.org/blogs/what-s...
Idana Goldberg of the Russell Berrie Foundation shares how they identify and support community changemakers: candid.org/blogs/what-s...
More funders expect changes now than they did after the 2016 election.
September 30, 2025 at 11:33 AM
More funders expect changes now than they did after the 2016 election.
“We will focus on local organizations experiencing federal funding cuts or delays.”
“...we continue supporting community needs as we always have, but are staying informed and will make shifts if needed and possible for us.”
“...we continue supporting community needs as we always have, but are staying informed and will make shifts if needed and possible for us.”
September 30, 2025 at 11:33 AM
“We will focus on local organizations experiencing federal funding cuts or delays.”
“...we continue supporting community needs as we always have, but are staying informed and will make shifts if needed and possible for us.”
“...we continue supporting community needs as we always have, but are staying informed and will make shifts if needed and possible for us.”
Nonprofits have to write dozens of reports for funders to show the effectiveness of their work. Should foundations do the same for their own work?
Learn how the Bush Foundation is doing this: https://candid.org/blogs/why-bush-foundation-publicly-shares-its-grantmaking-performance-scorecard/
Learn how the Bush Foundation is doing this: https://candid.org/blogs/why-bush-foundation-publicly-shares-its-grantmaking-performance-scorecard/
September 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Nonprofits have to write dozens of reports for funders to show the effectiveness of their work. Should foundations do the same for their own work?
Learn how the Bush Foundation is doing this: https://candid.org/blogs/why-bush-foundation-publicly-shares-its-grantmaking-performance-scorecard/
Learn how the Bush Foundation is doing this: https://candid.org/blogs/why-bush-foundation-publicly-shares-its-grantmaking-performance-scorecard/
Before you apply for that grant, make sure it fits your needs.
Get even more advice on whether you're grant ready: https://candid.org/blogs/foundation-grant-funding-is-your-nonprofit-ready/
Get even more advice on whether you're grant ready: https://candid.org/blogs/foundation-grant-funding-is-your-nonprofit-ready/
September 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Before you apply for that grant, make sure it fits your needs.
Get even more advice on whether you're grant ready: https://candid.org/blogs/foundation-grant-funding-is-your-nonprofit-ready/
Get even more advice on whether you're grant ready: https://candid.org/blogs/foundation-grant-funding-is-your-nonprofit-ready/
What sizes of nonprofits have you worked for? 70% of nonprofits have less than 10 staff members, and the majority of those are volunteer-run.
Learn more about these very small nonprofits: candid.org/blogs/data-i...
Learn more about these very small nonprofits: candid.org/blogs/data-i...
September 22, 2025 at 11:37 AM
What sizes of nonprofits have you worked for? 70% of nonprofits have less than 10 staff members, and the majority of those are volunteer-run.
Learn more about these very small nonprofits: candid.org/blogs/data-i...
Learn more about these very small nonprofits: candid.org/blogs/data-i...
Is your nonprofit working onsite, remotely, or hybrid?
Candid's team works remote and hybrid, but we love getting together in-person at our annual all-staff gathering.
Candid's team works remote and hybrid, but we love getting together in-person at our annual all-staff gathering.
September 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Is your nonprofit working onsite, remotely, or hybrid?
Candid's team works remote and hybrid, but we love getting together in-person at our annual all-staff gathering.
Candid's team works remote and hybrid, but we love getting together in-person at our annual all-staff gathering.
Before you use that free AI tool for grantwriting, read this.
September 18, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Before you use that free AI tool for grantwriting, read this.
Do you prefer to give on a monthly or occasional basis?
Learn more about the differences in giving by generation: https://candid.org/blogs/what-motivates-donors-charitable-giving-across-generations-trends/
Learn more about the differences in giving by generation: https://candid.org/blogs/what-motivates-donors-charitable-giving-across-generations-trends/
September 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Do you prefer to give on a monthly or occasional basis?
Learn more about the differences in giving by generation: https://candid.org/blogs/what-motivates-donors-charitable-giving-across-generations-trends/
Learn more about the differences in giving by generation: https://candid.org/blogs/what-motivates-donors-charitable-giving-across-generations-trends/
What strategies does your nonprofit use to retain donors?
Getting and keeping donors can be tough. Get tips on how to keep your supporters engaged for the long-term: blog.candid.org/post/engage-...
Getting and keeping donors can be tough. Get tips on how to keep your supporters engaged for the long-term: blog.candid.org/post/engage-...
September 8, 2025 at 11:56 AM
What strategies does your nonprofit use to retain donors?
Getting and keeping donors can be tough. Get tips on how to keep your supporters engaged for the long-term: blog.candid.org/post/engage-...
Getting and keeping donors can be tough. Get tips on how to keep your supporters engaged for the long-term: blog.candid.org/post/engage-...