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2024 holiday wish list: nonprofit edition

Candid

Heres what you told us, along with a few articles that offer a deeper dive into each of the items on this nonprofit wish list: #3: Less paperwork for grants (14%) We know nonprofits are often overburdened by long, complicated, customized grant applications and reporting that require hours and hours of staff timeeven for small grant amounts.

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The most read Candid insights articles in 2024: Fundraising, AI, and diversity 

Candid

As 2024 draws to a close, we wanted to share some of the most read articles we published this year. Not surprisingly, the Candid insights article with the most pageviews brings together two hot topics, one cyclical and one perennial: elections and nonprofit fundraising. What can fundraisers do? by Chris Maddocks, Blue State.

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Tips for using AI technology to do good—safely and ethically 

Candid

Here are some articles to help you get started. These articles explore the ethical considerations AI technology raises for the sector and ways to address them. In this article, co-authors Beth Kanter and Fine tell a cautionary tale of the limitations of chatbots. How should we think about using AI technology to do good?

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The #1 Reason Grant Writers Burn Out—and How to Fix It

Grant Writing Made Easy

Grant writer burnout is a widespread issue affecting nonprofit professionals worldwide. Burnout goes beyond mere tiredness. But what’s the single most significant contributor to this burnout, and more importantly, how can you effectively overcome it? It’s not just demanding, it’s downright draining.

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2024 Blue Avocado Year in Review

Blue Avocado

If there’s one thing we’re most proud of, it’s the way we’re giving Not everyone has the time to write a Blue Avocado article. That’s why we’ve put some of Blue Avocado’s most popular articles from the past 15 years in the front of a new generation with Gold Avocado.

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The 3 types of capital nonprofits need to succeed in 2025

Candid

In this article, Ill share why nonprofits need three types of capitalfinancial, social, and psychologicalto survive and thrive in todays turbulent context, as well as how to cultivate each of them. Social capital is also often a factor in securing invitations to submit grant proposals or work on initiatives.

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15 nonprofit books to inspire your New Year’s resolutions? 

Candid

Winning Grants Step by Step: The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing, and Writing Successful Proposals by Tori O’Neal-McElrath, Lynn Kanter, and Lynn English. But experts warn that when people forget to take care of themselves in the process, it can lead to burnout, stress, poor health, and many other less-than-ideal outcomes.