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Launching a successful nonprofit communications campaign

Learn how to successfully launch a communications campaign to get the word out about your nonprofit’s mission-driven work.

By Parshya Kavoosi (she/her)

May 10, 2023

Tags: Nonprofits; International; US; Nonprofit and charity work; Social media and marketing;
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5 things to know about philanthropy to HBCUs

Discover five key insights about funding disparities in philanthropy to HBCUs based on Candid and ABFE’s new research report.

By Adia Colar (she/her) and Grace Sato (she/her)

May 9, 2023

Tags: Funders; Researchers; International; US; Foundation and grantmaker work; Fundraising, giving, and donations; Grants; History; Nonprofit and charity work; Racial equity; Research and insights;
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Who is sharing nonprofit demographic data with Candid? 

Discover four key insights based on today’s nonprofit demographic data and what they mean for our sector.

By Zemin Cai (he/him) and Jinglun Yu (he/him)

May 4, 2023

Tags: Nonprofits; Researchers; International; US; Candid; Candid’s tools; DEI; Demographic data; Gender equity; Nonprofit and charity work; Research and insights;
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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

Introducing ABFE and Candid’s new report, Philanthropy and HBCUs: Foundation funding to historically Black colleges and universities.

By Susan Taylor Batten (she/her)

May 2, 2023

Tags: Funders; Researchers; US; Foundation and grantmaker work; Racial equity; Research and insights;
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Advancing racial equity for effective environmental grantmaking 

When it comes to advancing racial equity in their work, learn how Environmental Grantmakers Association leads by example by using demographic data and insights to direct funding to BIPOC-led grantees.

By Guy Mika (he/him) and Tamara Toles O’Laughlin (she/her)

April 25, 2023

Tags: Funders; Nonprofits; Researchers; International; US; DEI; Demographic data; Foundation and grantmaker work; Racial equity; Research and insights;
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How to craft a data-driven social media strategy for your nonprofit 

In this blog, learn how to create a data-driven social media strategy to guide your success.

By Kate Meyers Emery, Ph.D. (she/her)

April 20, 2023

Tags: Nonprofits; International; US; Conferences and talks; Nonprofit and charity work; Research and insights; Social media and marketing;
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Climate justice in the field: An interview with the Hive Fund 

Get expert advice and practical insights on how philanthropy can work in solidarity to advance climate justice.

By Janet Camarena (she/her)

April 19, 2023

Tags: Funders; International; US; Climate justice; Foundation and grantmaker work; Fundraising, giving, and donations; Research and insights;
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4 storytelling tips to inspire and engage your nonprofit audience

Use these four storytelling tips to help you reach and win over the support of your nonprofit audience.

By Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi (she/her)

April 13, 2023

Tags: Nonprofits; International; US; Candid’s tools; Fundraising, giving, and donations; Nonprofit and charity work; Social media and marketing; Videos;
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How to secure corporate sponsors for your fundraising event

Want help taking your nonprofit’s fundraisers to the next level? Use these four tips to successfully secure corporate sponsors for your next fundraising event.

By Kelly Velasquez-Hague (she/her)

April 11, 2023

Tags: Nonprofits; International; US; Budgets and financials; Fundraising, giving, and donations; Nonprofit and charity work;
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How to harness the power of peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns

Learn how peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns can help you reach new donors and create a ripple effect of support for your cause.

By John Killoran (he/him)

April 6, 2023

Tags: Nonprofits; International; US; Fundraising, giving, and donations; Nonprofit and charity work;
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4 practical tips for building relationships with nonprofit funders

Use these four tips to help you build relationships with nonprofit funders and increase the odds of gaining their support.

By Kyle Kivett (he/him)

April 4, 2023

Tags: Nonprofits; International; US; Candid’s tools; Fundraising, giving, and donations; Nonprofit and charity work;
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Centering the user perspective

Get an inside look at how Candid centers users using UX research into our product design and development processes.

By Devin Harvath (he/him)

March 28, 2023

Tags: Funders; Nonprofits; Researchers; International; US; Candid; Candid’s tools; Technology and software;