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Trends & Issues

A smarter way to search nonprofits and funders for free—at a location near you

Search nonprofits and funders for free by using Candid search at more than 2,000 locations nationwide—with tools to find grants, explore data, and more.

July 15, 2026 | By Samantha Ryder
Front of a Goodwill Store.
Trends & Issues

Demystifying nonprofit earned income: Generating revenue to drive mission

Nonprofit earned income makes up 71% of sector revenue, yet many still think public charities can’t charge for products or services. Here’s what nonprofits can earn, and why this myth is harmful.

July 14, 2026 | By Kyoko Uchida
A volunteer from a small nonprofit.
Tips & Training

The big challenges of getting funding for small nonprofits

Funding for small nonprofits is scarce by design, but not because of a skills gap. Learn why smaller grassroots organizations are locked out of foundation grants and five ways you can break through.

July 13, 2026 | By Kate Meyers Emery, Ph.D.
Ladies of Virtue staff.
Trends & Issues

Stop mistaking Black girls’ resilience for a lack of need

Many funders mistake Black girls’ resilience for self-sufficiency. One nonprofit CEO explains how philanthropy can invest more in Black girls by providing unrestricted funding for long-term impact.

July 8, 2026 | By Jamila Trimuel

Data & Insights

Key takeaways from Giving USA on 2025 philanthropy trends

Discover key takeaways from Giving USA’s latest report on philanthropy trends, which shows $617 billion in total charitable giving but a decline in individual giving.

July 7, 2026 By Kyoko Uchida
Nonprofit workers at a soup kitchen.

Data & Insights

Foundation giving is up—but what about the payout rate?

The foundation payout rate is usually locked in at five percent, even as nonprofits face a funding crisis. New survey data reveals what has and hasn’t changed when it comes to foundation giving.

July 6, 2026 By Grace Sato
A person looking at foundation payout rate across the U.S.

Trends & Issues

Setting the record straight: What people get wrong about fiscal sponsorships

Fiscal sponsorships are widely misunderstood—and the myths can do real damage. Two fiscal sponsor CEOs set the record straight on accountability, capacity, and long-term support.

July 1, 2026 By Alicia Lara and Jennifer Hoffman
Fiscal sponsor and nonprofit worker shaking hands.

Data & Insights

Early warning system: An experiment in tracking nonprofit closures and layoffs

Nonprofit closures and layoffs are happening faster than data can capture. Candid is using AI to track distress signals in real time—here’s what the early findings reveal.

June 30, 2026 By Cathleen Clerkin, Ph.D. and Amy Nguyen
Nonprofit workers getting laid off.

Tips & Training

Appreciated securities, accelerated impact: 5 tips to boost stock gifting

Stock gifting represents billions of dollars that most nonprofits aren’t capturing. Learn five practical tips to grow this high-value revenue stream by making it easier for donors to give.

June 29, 2026 By Steve Latham
A woman trading stock online.

Trends & Issues

Doing more with less has limits: Why rural health leaders need investment now

Rural health nonprofits are stretched to their limits by funding cuts and policy uncertainty. Hear directly from leaders on why resilience alone is no longer enough.

June 25, 2026 By Ivonne Arauz Simms, MSEd
A mother and her baby at a rural health nonprofit.

Tips & Training

Fundraising data that matters: Working with fewer metrics can lead to better decisions

More fundraising data doesn’t always mean better decisions. Learn how nonprofits can identify the right metrics and build a data strategy that actually improves their fundraising performance.

June 24, 2026 By Allison Willner
A CCS Solutions panel on fundraising data.

Tips & Training

How rural nonprofits can build visibility and connection

Rural nonprofits face unique challenges. Learn how practical strategies around collaboration, peer support, and relationship building can help them build visibility and expand their reach.

June 23, 2026 By Brian Schultz
A group of participants having a discussion at the Wyoming Nonprofit Network Conference.

Tips & Training

Why retaining funders beats finding new ones—and how to do it

Data shows that retaining funders is more effective than chasing new ones. Learn how to leverage your existing foundation relationships to help your fundraising efforts.

June 22, 2026 By Kate Meyers Emery, Ph.D.
A nonprofit worker shaking hands with a funder.

Tips & Training

What do donors expect from nonprofits? Civic education!

Donors expect nonprofits to lead on civic education. New survey data shows broad, bipartisan support for nonprofits that educate voters, protect elections, and speak up for democracy.

June 17, 2026 By Miranda Carter and Sarah DiJulio
A woman helping an older man vote at the polls.