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The big picture of the social sector, backed by data and expertise

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A team looking at new data on Black nonprofits.
Data & Insights

How can funders better support Black nonprofits for lasting change?

New research reveals how foundations can better support Black-led nonprofits through financial, social, and human-centered investment.

April 9, 2026 | By Grace Sato
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Trends & Issues

Using AI to advance the mission: What resources nonprofits need

Explore what nonprofits need to start using AI effectively—from unrestricted funding for research and development to responsible practices that advance mission-driven impact.

April 8, 2026 | By Kevin Barenblat and Elisha Smith Arrillaga and Nick Cain
A woman looking at different options for nonprofit revenue.
Data & Insights

Diversifying revenue sources: Where do nonprofits find funding?

New survey data reveals which revenue sources nonprofits rely on most—and how size, leadership demographics, and more shape access to funding.

April 7, 2026 | By Stephanie Wormington
Group of people from Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.
Trends & Issues

How Minnesota nonprofits continue to serve immigrant communities

See how Minnesota nonprofits are supporting immigrant communities amid federal enforcement by delivering legal aid, mental health services, and basic needs.

April 6, 2026 | By Nonoko Sato

Tips & Training

​​​​​​​​​​Program evaluation basics every nonprofit can use​

Learn nonprofit program evaluation basics, including defining success, setting outcomes, and creating a learning cadence to measure and improve impact.

April 2, 2026 By Zuri Tau, LMSW, Ph.D.
A group of women meeting to evaluate their nonprofit program.

Tips & Training

The ultimate cheat sheet for grant proposal documents: Part 1

Use this cheat sheet to help you research prospective funders and identify all the documents you need to submit a grant proposal.

March 31, 2026 By Kyoko Uchida
Colleagues going over their documents for a grant proposal.

Tips & Training

Data storytelling for nonprofits: Bringing impact into focus

Learn how nonprofits use data storytelling to communicate impact, engage donors, and influence policy by turning program data into clear, compelling narratives about the communities they serve.

March 31, 2026 By Olivia Ildefonso, Ph.D. and Charles Grosperrin
A women using data storytelling to communicate her nonprofit's impact.

Trends & Issues

DataWoven: Making nonprofits led by women of color visible

DataWoven reveals the structural capital gap holding back nonprofits led by women of color—and what philanthropy must do to fund the movements driving real change.

March 30, 2026 By Elizabeth Barajas-Román
A Black woman thinking at a meeting.

Tips & Training

Fundraising strategies for 2026: Building strong donor relationships

Learn why donor relationships are the key to fundraising success in 2026. Discover strategies for donor engagement, retention, and long-term sustainability.

March 27, 2026 By Melissa Wetzel, CFRE
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Tips & Training

4 steps to a strong grant application

Write a stronger grant application using these four practical steps to stand out to funders and improve your nonprofit’s chances of winning grants.

March 26, 2026 By Angie Ngo
Lever for Change open call winner receiving an award.

Data & Insights

Women’s History Month 2026: What we know about U.S. nonprofits led by women

For Women’s History Month 2026, we’re digging into the data to share what we know about women-led nonprofits in the U.S. and how board representation and foundation support are impacted in those organizations.

March 25, 2026 By Mantin Diomande
A woman looking at data and insights on women-led nonprofits.

Trends & Issues

Candid announces CEO retirement

Candid’s Board of Trustees announces the retirement of our CEO and President Ann Mei Chang, after nearly five years of leadership in the organization.

March 23, 2026 By Candid
Candid mug in the New York City office.

Trends & Issues

Are women leaders making progress in the nonprofit sector?

Women leaders are advancing in the nonprofit sector, but pay gaps and uneven funding remain. Discover key data, trends, and leadership lessons to help shape the future for women at nonprofits.

March 23, 2026 By Kyoko Uchida
Group of women leaders learning from each other.

Trends & Issues

Women’s and girls’ organizations continue to make progress for gender equality

Women’s and girls’ organizations are advancing gender equality through coalitions, advocacy, and multiyear support from donors—despite funding gaps and rising challenges.

March 19, 2026 By Amy Hutchinson
Group of people from different organizations that are advancing gender equality.