Congratulations to Candid CEO, Ann Mei Chang, for being featured in this diverse group of influential & innovative leaders in The NonProfit Times’ 27th Annual 2024 NPT Power & Influence Top 50 list. Please join us in celebrating the incredible work done by these honorees in the last year: https://lnkd.in/eTm9atbX
Candid
Non-profit Organizations
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See the world. Make it better.
About us
Candid is a nonprofit that provides the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector. Every year, millions of nonprofits spend trillions of dollars around the world. We find out where that money comes from, where it goes, and why it matters. Through research, collaboration, and training, Candid connects people who want to change the world to the resources they need to do it. Find out more at candid.org Candid is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Visit candid.org to learn more.
- Website
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https://candid.org
External link for Candid
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2019
- Specialties
- Charitable giving, Charity, Organization Transparency, Social Sector, Grant Services, IRS Data, Nonprofit Services, and Foundation Services
Locations
Employees at Candid
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Brian Trelstad
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John C. Gonzalez
Head of Product | Chief Operation Officer | Technologist | Team-Builder | Catalyst for Action
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Ann Mei Chang
CEO at Candid | Author of Lean Impact | Leading expert on social innovation and data for good
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Tony Rodriguez
Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships
Updates
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On average, Black-led organizations have 24% smaller revenues and they receive 34% less funding than their white-led counterparts. Echoing Green's Signal Fund is helping to lessen this gap by supporting social innovators. Cheryl Dorsey, president of Echoing Green, shares examples of how this fund is providing support to unique and innovative ideas that drive increased equity for historically excluded groups.
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America is facing a housing crisis. It's estimated that the U.S. needs at least 6.8 million more affordable housing units for low-income families. The United Way is on the frontlines of this crisis. Angela F. Williams, JD, M.Div, president and CEO of United Way Worldwide, shares how United Way organizations across the country are addressing the symptoms and root causes of lack of affordable housing. -United Way of Northwest Arkansas provides low-income families with computers and Wi-Fi, enhancing access to educational and job resources vital for financial independence and secure housing. -United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Motel-to-Home initiative offers a transformative three-step process—outreach, housing, and aftercare—to help families transition from temporary solutions to long-term stability. -United Way of Greater Kansas City’s Eviction Prevention Initiative has successfully helped over 3,000 households avoid eviction since 2020 by providing financial aid and legal resources. -United Way of Greater Los Angeles has been pivotal in addressing homelessness and housing crises through strategic partnerships and advocacy. Read the full article, including more examples from across the country, on Candid insights: https://lnkd.in/eGdWcctB
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Brittany Hall, senior director of equitable access at Candid, recently visited one of our Candid community locations: the West Ashley Library. Candid community is a network of libraries and resource centers where anyone can get free access to our products, nonprofit resources, and other support. Find a location near you at candid.org/find-us.
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We are working to create a better website to explain who we are and how we can help. And we've learned a lot as we prepare for this redesign. Mary Steyer, senior director of communications and brand awareness at Candid, shares five steps to make sure you’re prepared for your website redesign project: https://lnkd.in/eHG-ac2f
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Every year, millions of Americans who care deeply about their communities are written off as "unlikely voters." They are disproportionately young, low-income, and people of color. But nonprofits can help re-engage them. Brian Miller, executive director of Nonprofit VOTE, and Matthew L. Evans, senior director of public policy at United Philanthropy Forum, share how nonprofits can help more Americans participate in voting through nonpartisan voter engagement.
Supporting nonpartisan voter engagement to build a more inclusive democracy
https://blog.candid.org
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While 10% of nonprofits have CEOs with disabilities, representation declines with organizational size, from 20% of the smallest nonprofits to 3% of the largest. Our new report suggests that people with disabilities may face barriers in being hired at nonprofits and leaders may have obstacles when scaling their organizations. Here is what we know about nonprofit leaders and staff with disabilities, including insights from Sandy Ho, executive director of Disability & Philanthropy Forum, Ariel Simms, president and CEO of Disability Belongs, and Anna Koob, senior lead researcher at Candid.
What do we know about nonprofit leaders and staff with disabilities?
https://blog.candid.org
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Donors in swing states are 8% less likely to give to nonprofits in 2024, regardless of their cause. And that number is even higher for younger folks. Chris Maddocks shares new research from Blue State and advice on how to keep fundraising up during an election year in this new article: https://lnkd.in/eQgzBPEv
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This week, we attended #ForumCon24, United Philanthropy Forum's annual conference. Aleda Gagarin presented on what we've learned about demographic data and power in the social sector, alongside Kelly Brown of Viewpoint Consulting and Kukua Osei-Gyamfi of the Women's Funding Network. Ann Mei Chang and Supriya Kumar attended to learn from and connect with other organizations.