Be Candid

Candid is a powerful online platform that brings together detailed information about nonprofits and foundations. It acts as a main source for data, connecting those who need to make decisions with the information they need.

Benefits

Candid gives users access to more current grant and nonprofit information than what is found on IRS 990 forms. It allows people to look up nonprofits by their mission, what they do, and where they are located. Users can also see current financial summaries and trends. The platform's data can be used to update other systems automatically through real-time updates using APIs, easily fitting into daily work, and creating custom data sets.

Use Cases

Candid is used by analysts, advocates, and philanthropists who need a complete picture of what is happening in the social sector. It helps users research nonprofits, understand their finances, and track grant transactions. The platform contains information on 1.9 million organizations and 3 million grant transactions each year. Users can explore $180 billion in annual grant money.

Vibes

Recent discussions and insights shared by Candid include advice on matching corporate volunteer programs with what nonprofits need, guidance on grant proposal paperwork and follow-ups, an analysis of why nonprofit staff burnout is increasing due to funding issues and more demand for services, and survey findings on how to make volunteer experiences better to attract and keep volunteers.