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How we measure poverty matters: Data to support thriving children and families
Here’s how data can be used to measure poverty, understand family economic well-being, and support policies that help children thrive.

Why do some nonprofits give up on applying for foundation grants?
Delve into Candid’s data to learn why nearly one in 10 nonprofits don’t apply for foundation grants—and how past grant rejections factor into the dynamic.

3 trends driving Candid’s 2026 social media strategy
Candid’s Kate Meyers Emery explains how we crafted our 2026 social media strategy by prioritizing our audience’s needs and factoring in key trends impacting the nonprofit sector.

Transforming Candid to achieve our bold vision
Candid CEO Ann Mei Chang shares how we’ll achieve our updated 2030 vision, including by building iterative, user-first solutions, responsibly using AI, and delivering trusted data to help the sector navigate rapid change and shifting needs.









