Live webinar | Wednesday July 16, 2025, 2 to 3 p.m. ET | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. PT
Candid is now offering profiles for fiscally sponsored projects, making it easier for potential funders, partners, and supporters to find and learn about your work. This session is designed to help you take full advantage of this opportunity.
What you’ll learn:
- Who Candid is and how we support nonprofits like yours
- How to access Candid’s tools to strengthen your fundraising and visibility
- How to opt in to having a Candid profile and use it to tell your story
- How to use your free access to Foundation Directory to find the right funders for your work
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to grow, this is a valuable introduction to tools and training that can help your project thrive.
By the end of this session, you’ll be able to:
- Identify the most useful Candid resources for your project
- Start planning how to use your profile to increase your visibility
- Understand how to search for foundation funders who align with your mission
David Holmes, Educational Programming Manager, Candid
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.
- Register for a live session by selecting the “register button” above
- Expect an email from Zoom (From training@candid.org) with a calendar invite and a link to join the session
- An automatic reminder email will be sent 1 day prior to the start of the course
- If you have any questions, please contact training@candid.org