Nonprofit Infrastructure

Claire Dunning traces the development of the nonprofit sector and argues that it was created to offset demands for democracy, particularly by people of color.

Candid Blog | Discover why general operating support grants play a critical role in building capacity for BIPOC-led nonprofits and how unrestricted funding can work to unlock greater equity in the sector.

There are many challenges facing organizations working to fund rare causes. Often, there is a lack of awareness of the disease and the needs of the people facing it.

Candid insights | Delve into data on Black-founded nonprofits to discover how they’re resiliently committed to driving impact in the face of funding disparities, limited growth opportunities, and the need for equitable support and investment.

“I wish my mind worked like yours!” Such was the sentiment relayed to me last week as I was reviewing a document an outside party had prepared about our organization’s…

ESG isn’t just a buzzword in the business world; it’s a powerful tool that can shape the trajectory of nonprofits and their impact on the world.

Candid insights | Is nonprofit leadership more racially diverse than in 2020? Find out by exploring insights derived from demographic data.

Grassroots nonprofits can apply a systems thinking approach only if their ecosystem of funders, intermediaries, and larger nonprofits embrace it as well.

Candid Blog | Learn why building grassroots organizations’ capacity is central to the Ms. Foundation’s mission, including the importance of funding women- and BIPOC-led nonprofits to drive impact in their communities.

How thoughtfully designed AI-powered applications can drive stronger and more equitable outcomes for nonprofits.

What looks like racial progress at many nonprofits can set up leaders of color to fail.

For three years, Réjane Woodroffe lived a life of extreme opposites. On a weekly basis, she undertook the 12-hour commute between Cape Town and an isolated community on South Africa’s…