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Engaging volunteers to become advocates for nonprofits
The best volunteer programs don’t just fill shifts, they build advocates. Learn what turns volunteers into advocates who recruit, donate, and champion your nonprofit’s mission.

Who funds your nonprofit? Fighting misperceptions
Nonprofit funding data is public—but it’s often outdated, incomplete, or misunderstood. Learn what Forms 990 do and don’t reveal, and how to protect your organization against common misconceptions.

Redesigning funder-grantee power dynamics
Traditional funder-grantee power dynamics keep nonprofits performing instead of sharing. See how one foundation redesigned convenings with its grantees to unlock candor and collective learning.

Getting started with AI: What non-technical staff need to know
AI for nonprofits doesn’t require a technical background. Non-technical staff at Candid share what they’ve learned about choosing tools, building workflows, and starting small with AI.









