Live webinar | Wednesday June 25, 2025 at 3 to 3:45 p.m. ET | 12 to 12:45 p.m. PT
2025 Seals of Transparency are here— alongside a new and improved editor tool.
Earning a Seal is a great way to showcase your nonprofit’s impact. Organizations with a Seal gain increased visibility with funders, unlock valuable benefits, and strengthen their credibility.
Join us to learn about our new profile editor and how to earn your 2025 Seal to maximize fundraising efforts. Our experts will take you through the updated process, share best practices for optimizing your profile, and show how a Seal can set you apart in a competitive funding landscape.
Register for free today and take the next step toward fundraising success.
- Claim your Candid profile
- Earn a 2025 Seal of Transparency
- Add high quality information donors are looking for to your profile
Tracy Kaufman, Educational Programming Manager, Candid (she/her)
Tracy Kaufman is an Educational Programming Manager at Candid, leading workshops related to nonprofit sustainability, management, fundraising, and other essential issues relevant to philanthropy and the social sector. Her trainings primarily serve nonprofit professionals, but also audiences comprised of funders, artists, students, and academics. Tracy is an instructor for Candid’s three-day Proposal Writing Boot Camp and teaches a popular workshop on outcomes and measurement. As one of Candid’s training experts, webinar instructors, and a frequent public speaker, she has spoken at conferences, most notably the United Nations, and has represented Candid on numerous panel discussions.
In addition, Tracy provides training and support to Candid Community partners – libraries, nonprofit resource centers and other institutions – and provides philanthropy and fundraising information services to individuals and local organizations. Her relationship with Candid began in 2007, when she began working for Foundation Center, one of Candid’s two legacy organizations. Previously, Tracy held positions with the Association of American Publishers and the New York Public Library. Tracy earned her Bachelors of Arts in Writing Seminars from Johns Hopkins University and studied Library and Information Science at the Pratt Institute.
David Holmes, Educational Programming Manager, Candid (he/him)
Dave Holmes is an Educational Programming Manager at Candid, coordinating national trainings and the training and educational programming for the Midwest region. He returned to the Foundation Center (now Candid) in 2015 from a position as Senior Consultant at Grants Plus, writing grants and doing research for a variety of large and small nonprofit clients. In his initial nine-year tenure with Foundation Center, Dave served in various roles, including Regional Training Specialist, Interim Director of Foundation Center – Cleveland, and Director of Capacity and Leadership Development.
Earlier in his career, Dave served as a Program Officer for the Stocker Foundation in Lorain, Ohio, and as the Director of Grants and Prospect Research at Notre Dame College in South Euclid, Ohio. He has served on numerous local boards, including the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Cleveland Chapter; Joel's Place for Children; and Upcycle Parts Shop. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh, an MA from Villanova University, and an MLIS from Kent State University.
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2025 Seals of Transparency guide