Candid does not offer any training in the use of Raiser’s Edge software, but Blackbaud, the software's vendor, offers a variety of online and in-person training options. Select "Search for Training" to review its offerings.

Are you thinking of starting a grantmaking foundation? Learn about the different types of foundations, find resources to get you started, and discover some alternative paths.

Most foundations are set up to have a perpetual life-span, spending out only the interests from their investments while keeping the initial endowment intact. Other foundations choose to have a limited life-span. Regardless of the reason for the termination, foundations dissolve by "spending down" their assets in compliance with both state and federal law.

In most instances, the time between filing Form 990s and posting them on Candid's web site is 5-7 months. We receive the latest Forms 990-PF from the IRS every few weeks and add them to our collection, accessible through our various databases.

Foundation Center joined forces with GuideStar in 2019 to become Candid. Candid connects people who want to change the world to the resources they need to do it. It serves grantseekers, grantmakers, researchers, policymakers, the media, and the public.

CFRE stands for Certified Fund Raising Executive, an internationally recognized certification in the fundraising field and administered by CFRE International. CFRE is the first level of certification and may be renewed every three years.

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You can also help us ensure that the information we present about your grantmaking is current and correct! This article describes how.

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, or model a grant after another organization’s efforts. This is also a good way to connect with thought leaders in your areas of interest.

Yes, your nonprofit or foundation should have a website. It is one of the best ways to tell your own story accurately and in a context of your own design.

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Get details about Candid’s core tools that grantees and applicants typically use to identify potential funding partners.

Scanning the field for knowledge about issues, program areas, lessons learned, and collaborations is critical to understanding your role in moving the social sector forward.

Small nonprofits with less than $1M in revenue or expenses who earn a 2023 Gold Seal of Transparency can gain access to one free year of Foundation Directory Essential.

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