Answers to your most pressing social sector and nonprofit questions.
Donating your time or money to a nonprofit organization can be an incredibly rewarding way to make a positive impact on your community. However, it's important to do your due...
In today's digital world, the term "API" often pops up when discussing technology and software development. But what exactly is an API, and why is it so essential for enhancing...
For many nonprofit organizations who have not built reliable relationships with funders, the task can feel quite daunting. However, there are just a few simple steps that can help any...
An important component of running a successful nonprofit is making sure your nonprofit is reaching the people you’re trying to serve while, at the same time, attracting attention from donors...
There are over 1.8 million nonprofits in the United States. With so many nonprofits out there, it can be difficult to find the ones that matter to you. That's where...
Candid offers self-paced courses, virtual workshops, and webinars. Candid does not keep track of your training, but you can find your history with the following steps: Self-paced courses You can...
To put your organization's request in the best possible position, we recommend strict adherence to a funder's application guidelines and procedures. Understanding how the funder wants to receive the application...
Demographics via Candid allows nonprofits to share vital demographic information about their organizations, one time (a concept we think of as Data1x), on their Candid profile where funders, researchers, donors,...
One of the most asked questions about starting a nonprofit is how much it costs. Unfortunately, giving a single amount—or even a range—is difficult because the costs can vary greatly...
Sometimes people think the term "nonprofit" means that the organization or the people doing the work can't make any money. But this isn't the case--nonprofits should make money and employees...
Foundation Directory is the smartest, fastest way to search for and identify funders interested in the work your nonprofit is doing. Although available via subscription, we recognize that the subscription...
Candid is offering a free year of access to Foundation Directory Essential through our Go for Gold promotion. To be eligible, your nonprofit must have annual revenue or expenses totaling...
Candid’s mission is to get you the information you need to do good. In keeping with our mission and organizational values, Candid Learning is committed to making our information and...
Philanthropic transparency is a catalyst for social change. Foundations with greater transparency can increase their impact on specific issues and strengthen the field of philanthropy as a whole. Transparency offers...
Annually, to better understand the alignment between potential funders and their own organization, nonprofits view funder profiles on Candid’s Foundation Directory more than 4 million times. Here are more details...
At Candid, we are continually creating and gathering knowledge that foundations can use for their own learning. Scanning the field for knowledge about issues, program areas, lessons learned, and collaborations...
Candid offers a growing digital collection of eBooks and audiobooks on social sector- and philanthropy-related topics, curated by Candid’s Online Librarian team. This free, public collection is available to anyone...
It is always a good idea to know about other organizations and funders working in the same areas as you. You may wish to collaborate, check out an innovative program,...
Within one business day of your registration, you should have received an email from our eLearning platform, Bridge. The subject line of the email will be “Welcome! Learning Awaits." This email...
Meeting minutes are legal records, so it's important to get them right. In essence, the minutes describe when your nonprofit's meeting was, where it was, who was there, any actions...
Although many foundations prefer to support direct programmatic activities, many do give grants to help nonprofits cover administrative costs, also known as general operating expenses or overhead costs. Overhead rate...
According to CharityLawyer's Ellis Carter, an Arizona lawyer specializing in nonprofit law: The corporation should be incorporated somewhere that is connected to its activities. Consider where the board members reside, where funds are raised,...
From the U.S. standpoint, the process of a nonprofit establishing international operations may include a few legal steps, such as reporting international gifts or affiliations, as well as making adjustments...
Successful media relations, or public relations, requires its own set of learned skills. To quote an article from the Connecticut Association of Nonprofits, your nonprofit may be doing incredible work,...
Many companies not only encourage their employees to give to and volunteer time to nonprofits in their communities, but also will match those efforts with dollars and other means of...
Recruiting and managing volunteers effectively is similar to doing the same for employees. Things to consider include: Organizational support, training, and preparation to involve volunteers Developing and marketing volunteer opportunities...
The National Council of Nonprofits defines an audit as: "the examination of the financial statements by an accounting professional to determine whether they conform to accounting standards. An "independent audit"...
The nonprofit annual report, although not a legal requirement, is often a valuable communications tool for nonprofits to get the message out about their activities over the course of the...
Hiring a consultant is much like hiring an employee. Some key points are: Know why you need a consultant and what you want him/her to do Ask for word-of-mouth recommendations...
As national reports on funding trends indicate year after year, foundation support (i.e., grants) accounts for only a small percentage of the overall funding picture in the nonprofit world. It...