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Despite holding most of the nonprofit jobs, women still face challenges. For Women’s History Month, check out these articles on the progress, hurdles, and impact of women in the field. 9 books to read for Women’s History Month by Christy Rilette, Candid: https://lnkd.in/e6vAMZZh What to know about U.S. nonprofit sector demographics by Kyoko Uchida, Candid: https://lnkd.in/ezQqbNe4 Candid’s 2024 Nonprofit Compensation Report: Executive compensation is on the rise, but not for everyone by Parshya Kavoosi, Candid: https://lnkd.in/eqmepdFN Today is U.S. Equal Pay Day—but not for CEOs in the social sector by Cathleen Clerkin, PhD, Candid: https://lnkd.in/dCYbjYja The more you know: Key facts about Black nonprofit leadership by Lauren Brathwaite, Candid: https://lnkd.in/e_aZMBBa The power of small grants and deep listening to fund the ‘unfundable’ by Natanja Craig Oquendo, Boston Women's Fund: https://lnkd.in/g5FETXwd Investing in capacity building: The vital role of general operating support for BIPOC-led nonprofits by LaTosha Brown and Malikah Berry Rogers, Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium: https://lnkd.in/ePhbCZ-5 The great restructure: Gender inequity culture in the nonprofit sector by Holly Rustick: https://lnkd.in/eH4nFCfU Empowering young women in philanthropy to create lasting change by Amy Dornbusch, Marks Family Foundation: https://lnkd.in/e6pgYc3A

While there’s little doubt that Americans today are divided, most support working with those who hold different beliefs. Kristen Scott Kennedy, Executive VP of Council on Foundations, shares three steps to take when trying to bridge divides. Get the steps here: https://lnkd.in/esQf-jh2

U.S. nonprofits are struggling to navigate this period of uncertainty and instability. Rev. Tracy Kronzak, MPA 🇺🇦 from Benevolent Tech shares two strategies that can help: strengthening mutual support and ruthless prioritization. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZzA63NZ

Recent executive orders have created widespread uncertainty, lost jobs and funding, and disrupted community services. Candid and the Urban Institute are committed to combining our expertise and resources to illuminate the impact of these actions. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ecp-86Bb

12.8 million people work in nonprofits! That makes it the third largest employer in the U.S.

For nonprofits that want to use AI to do good, an AI policy to ensure effective and responsible use isn’t just beneficial, it’s essential.  Astrid Vinje, contracts and compliance manager at Candid shares more on why this is important and what to include in it: https://lnkd.in/ep5ttETP

Grow capacity and dream big. These two things are what Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace heard when she listened to nonprofits to find out what they wanted during her first year as CEO of Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Learn how the foundation is making that happen: https://lnkd.in/e2UjB7Uz

Candid has long had to navigate moments when circumstances called into question the wisdom of advancing transparency and data sharing. Today, our response is guided by these three principles. Read the full article by Laia Grino: https://lnkd.in/ebep8vkr

If you want more donations, don't ask for support to meet your fundraising goal. New research shows this can turn off potential donors. Consider doing this instead.   According to research, by New York University professor Jamie Levine Daniel, donors are more likely to support a cause when it appeals to their altruistic side and centers around how they can support the cause, rather than any competitive goal.    Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e9TFbpUh What type of messaging works best for your nonprofit?

Nonprofits need more than just money to survive and thrive in today's turbulent, uncertain, and ever-changing world. Cathleen Clerkin, PhD shares why social and psychological capital are just as important as financial: https://lnkd.in/e-i5U6gJ