Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

At Candid, we recognize that nonprofit leaders and fundraising professionals, particularly those working at small or under-resourced organizations, need access to the nonprofit training and resources that equip them to do good. Some of our most highly attended classes include: Introduction to Finding Grants.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

In an ever-evolving social and economic landscape, churches and religious organizations increasingly seek alternative funding sources, such as church grants, to sustain operations, expand ministry services, and engage in community outreach.

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Candid

JULY 11, 2023

In an attempt to alleviate historical injustices, many foundations established grant programs for BIPOC-led organizations. Demographics via Candid provides an opportunity to address some of these issues and help funders reach and build relationships with organizations that may not be part of their existing networks.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction to Foundation Grants Importance of Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Grants play a vital role in the financial sustainability of nonprofit organizations. Without grants, many nonprofits would struggle to maintain operations or expand their reach to those in need.

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Candid

JUNE 24, 2024

Funders are increasingly using demographic data about the staff and leadership of the nonprofits they support to assess their impact and reach. The course provides an opportunity to learn from case studies, including the kinds of questions The California Endowment, a Demographics via Candid partner, is using the data to answer.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Writing a proposal for a project grant can feel like a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it doesn’t need to be a bewildering endeavor. In this blog, we will share the key elements of a typical project proposal and best practices for how to approach drafting each section to help you secure the grant you seek.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In February 2023, we officially launched Demographics via Candid , an initiative that empowers nonprofits to share their demographic data one time, through the Candid profile, where it can be accessed and reused by funders and other stakeholders across the field.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Unlike many cycles of nonprofit operations, grant reporting doesn’t really have a season; it’s all year long. Grant reporting also varies widely by funder. Here we share how we turned traditional, time-consuming grant reporting into a faster, easier, and more efficient process. We call this our narrative report.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Now, the other question is Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant proposals? We are agnostic to the tools that applicants use to create grant applications, one survey comment said. Is your nonprofit organization grant-ready? nonprofit sector demographics by Kyoko Uchida, Candid. by Guy Mika, Candid.

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Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2024

It’s important to review your grant application periodically so you can incorporate new features in your grantmaking software and new ways to meet the needs of your grantees. Here are five questions to consider as you start to update your grant application. Keep this in mind as you update your grant application.

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Candid

JUNE 15, 2022

It’s been one year since Candid received the email every nonprofit dreams of: confirmation of your $15 million grant. And, despite enormous personal and professional stress, they continued to deliver data, resources, insights, and training to our colleagues across the sector, supporting their work at a crucial time.

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Library Grants

MARCH 17, 2025

A train-the-trainer model will enable early-career librarians to extend AI knowledge and skills within their institutions and communities. Participants will: gain foundational AI literacy skills and learn how to lead and train others in implementing AI initiatives within their own institutions.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

TAG found that 39% of grant applications they reviewed are duplicative across funders. These organizations are typically under resourced and understaffed, without the bandwidth to manage time-consuming grant applications, reporting requirements, and DEI survey requests. . Digging in to the problem .

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Candid

JANUARY 21, 2025

In my more than 20 years as a philanthropy grants manager, nonprofit executive, and consultant, Ive seen how technology decisions can either amplify equity or entrench existing barriers. According to a Candid survey , 23% of grantmakers say they dont accept AI-generated grant proposals. Fund accessible AI initiatives.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2021

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is making a bold and public move to use Candid’s GuideStar profile and demographic survey to track data from grant applicants and recipients. At the same time, there is an increased call for organizations to be transparent about the demographic makeup of our grantees.

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Sharpshooter Communications

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Are you grant ready? As a 35+ year veteran of nonprofits, including the last 17 years as a full time grant consultant, I have celebrated many successes and cried over some spectacular failures. There are some specific reasons and I break them into two main categories: Grant Readiness and Grant Strategy. This one is easy.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Candid also encourages nonprofits to report the demographic makeup of their board, leadership, and staff so you can better understand where the organization lands in terms of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). . The site offers training for nonprofit staff that goes into more detail than we do in class. Grants to Individuals .

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Candid

MARCH 4, 2025

In addition, more than 100,000 organizations share their data directly on their Candid profile to tell their stories, and hundreds of funders contribute their grants data to us with the understanding that it will be widely shared. We also clearly communicate this in our trainings and other profile-related materials.

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Grant Training Center

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In the world of grant writing, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential components for successful and impactful grant proposals. To craft a compelling grant proposal that aligns with these principles, consider the following strategies: 1.

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Grant Training Center

MAY 10, 2021

These changes have greatly impacted the way we now hold grant seminars, score grants, partner and work with our mentors. It would be wrong to assume that the world of funding and grants will simply return to business as usual, for what we have seen to date is that virtual meetings have proved to be highly effective.

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

As we experience an ongoing shift toward equity-centered grantmaking, some foundations are seeking demographic data on their grantees and nonprofit communities to track, measure, and make informed decisions about the diversity within their grantmaking portfolios. Or will the biased side of generative AI become more dominant?

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PKS Grants & Accounting Solutions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Data, Data, Data: Ten Tips for Great Grant Proposals Sir Arthur Conan Doyle said, “Data! Most grant professionals I know love the act and art of telling a good story in a grant proposal. Census Bureau QuickFacts and various other Census resources to paint a demographic picture of your target population. “A Use the U.S.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 23, 2024

That is why GrantWatch verifies each one of their listed grants, saving you time and money. Target Your Demographics – Specifically, targeting demographics on social media is an affordable way to increase awareness for your cause. However, nonprofits should also apply for grants.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

I recently participated in a Federal grant review panel for the Department of Education that included ten complex applications with detailed rubrics and a series of 2-3 hour panel discussions over 15 days, including weekends and holidays. Several applicants clearly needed funding based on their location or demographic data.

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Candid

MARCH 23, 2023

nonprofits are led by individuals from Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color, yet they only receive about 4% of grant dollars annually. To further support nonprofits in making the case for funding, we encourage them to share their organizational leadership’s demographic makeup. Roughly 10% of U.S.

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Just Write Grants

JUNE 30, 2023

Most nonprofit professionals would agree that's child's play compared to managing a nonprofit's grant budget. I'm sharing seven practical and actionable strategies to maximize your grant budget, ensuring each dollar works towards fostering positive transformation. This data-driven strategy fortifies your case for future grant funding.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Organizations collaborate to enhance educational programming and provide comprehensive training, equipping caregivers for their demanding roles. This program offers a range of services, including skills training, peer mentoring, and online resources, providing comprehensive support to caregivers of veterans.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 24, 2024

A grant management system is no place for your garbage. For demographic data, standardize field inputs like titles, genders, and dates so users choose from a list or are prompted to use a specific format. Lean on your grant management solution and other systems to automate and streamline your data entry and validation processes.

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The Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Each generation is as different as the next, meaning your organization requires a strategic fundraising approach to effectively engage with supporters from all demographics. This guide will explore the following tips to boost supporter engagement and fundraise more successfully across generations: Research your target demographics.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Grant Money Benefits Unveiled Understanding the vast opportunities provided by government grants is essential for individuals and organizations seeking financial assistance. Government grant money benefits can significantly impact projects and initiatives, allowing for growth and development in various sectors.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 7, 2023

The world of grant writing has evolved with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years. AI-based language models such as ChatGPT have been assisting grant writers with their tasks, making the process more efficient and effective. Avoid mentioning grants or problem statements at this stage.

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Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

When focused on income streams, grants are ranked as the main income stream across all three regions. However, what’s also evident is that nonprofits who shared that their income decreased in the last full financial year are more reliant on grants. In turn, growing nonprofits have a more evenly spread income stream portfolio.

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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

Demographics and location: Gather demographic details like age, birthdate, and marital status in addition to geographic location. Employer information: Knowing where your donors work enables you to tap into corporate philanthropy opportunities like matching gifts and volunteer grants.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 1, 2023

Grant applications often ask for racial demographics of board, staff, and clients as well as LGBTQ+, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities, age, etc. 2 It may be helpful to point this out in your grant applications. Representation falls short of community demographics. In 19 states, it’s under 5%.

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Peak Proposals

MARCH 23, 2020

In fact, we’re going to begin with tips for working remotely, because if you can’t collaborate online, you won’t be able to prepare a grant application or launch a successful fundraising or crowdfunding campaign. The foundations that have signed the pledge agree, among other things, to: Loosen or eliminate the restrictions on current grants.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2015

She argues, "Creating an email address, learning how to search for something online, learning how to talk on Skype, building a résumé on Microsoft Word — these are things that we think are very simple, and we take for granted, but you learn them automatically when you have access to the Internet.

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Assel Grant Services

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

With increased focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in recent years, more funders are asking for the specific demographics of the populations served by nonprofits. While there are many challenges in reporting demographic data, understanding and communicating the differences in race, ethnicity, and nationality is the first step.

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