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

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Mitigating future risks: Why your organization should have an AI policy by Astrid Vinje, Candid. Whether youre looking for thought leadership and analysis on sector trends and issues , data-driven insights , or advice and training resources , Candid insights goal is to support your mission-driven success.

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

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Candid’s data science manager explains how AI technology is trained on previously created data and can amplify the biases of its human creators—with harmful effects. Mitigating future risks: Why your organization should have an AI policy. Doing good with AI tools: Navigating ethical considerations for the social sector.

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2024 Blue Avocado Year in Review

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One nonprofit leader shared six lessons learned from a bad board experience organizational policies to help your nonprofit set expectations, prevent dysfunction, and avoid a laundry list of problems. How can nonprofit leaders prevent burnout when theyre expected to perform minor miracles on a regular basis?

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Redefining resilience: Strategies for building nonprofit resilience in a changing world 

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She emphasizes the importance of strengthening mutual support, including through resource and knowledge sharing, and practicing “ruthless prioritization” to maintain stability, ensure continuity, and avoid staff burnout. How cross-sector collaboration can create lasting change. What do nonprofits need from funders at this moment?

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How to Evaluate Grant Opportunities: When to Say No to a Grant

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Whether you’re a solo grant writer or part of a small, multitasking team, developing a clear process to evaluate grant opportunities can help you write stronger proposals, avoid burnout, and focus on the funding that truly supports your mission. Will we need to hire, train, or contract new support to fulfill the grant?

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Nonprofit survival strategies: Strengthening mutual support, ruthless prioritization

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Policy advocacy: There are myriads of nonprofit associations, vertical-specific organizations like NTEN and Network for Good, and professional membership organizations. A mutual aid alliance could fill that gap by focusing on policy making and electoral interests. A new nonprofit mutual aid and defense strategy?

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10 Tips for Managing Crisis Volunteers in Natural Disasters

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In natural disasters, the training and quick action of first responders and emergency services save lives and livelihoods. Screen Every Volunteer Spontaneous crisis volunteers need to be screened so they can be given suitable roles and be properly registered and trained. Resources the volunteer can provide (boat, truck, chainsaw, etc.)