5 Trends in Grantmaking that We Think Have Staying Power
Sometimes trends are purely of the moment—a fun way to mark the past, like shag carpet and 8-track tapes. But [...]
Trust-Based Philanthropy: “Walking the Talk” Towards Long-Term Financial Wellness
We’ve recently witnessed an unprecedented number of what many consider to be “transformational gifts” across the social sector. Contributions range [...]
Trends in Grantmaking: Putting Equitable Grantmaking into Practice
Having a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workspace is the right thing to do. But above that, the evidence is irrefutable: [...]
Trends in Grantmaking: Bring Your Community into Your Decision-Making Through Participatory Grantmaking
Foundations and grantmaking organizations are trying to untangle some of the world’s messiest problems: homelessness, food insecurity, climate change, and [...]
AI in Grantmaking: Taking Careful Steps Toward the Future
By now you’ve likely seen or heard about artificial intelligence (AI), and the predictions that it’s going to upend everything [...]
4 Ways Your Grantmaking Organization Can Stay Relevant to Your Community’s Changing Needs
Managing a mission while meeting the evolving needs of a community is a complex and dynamic process. As communities change [...]
The 990: From Compliance to Communication
Only 10% of philanthropic foundations have a website to communicate their work. Here at Candid, we’ve been tracking those statistics [...]
10 Things to Look for When Evaluating a Grant Proposal
Making impactful grants to the right nonprofit partners starts with a thorough grant proposal evaluation. Be sure you're looking for these 9 things.
The Myth of Risk: Fear Not the Dragons, Funders
I have been on this quest for some time, sharing the message that there is no bad grant. But like [...]
Reporting for Grantmakers: Charts vs. Lists to Make Sense of Your Data
Gathering data in a digital world is the easy part of grant management. You have data on your grantees flowing [...]
