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Setting the record straight: What people get wrong about fiscal sponsorships
Fiscal sponsorships are widely misunderstood—and the myths can do real damage. Two fiscal sponsor CEOs set the record straight on accountability, capacity, and long-term support.

Early warning system: An experiment in tracking nonprofit closures and layoffs
Nonprofit closures and layoffs are happening faster than data can capture. Candid is using AI to track distress signals in real time—here’s what the early findings reveal.

Appreciated securities, accelerated impact: 5 tips to boost stock gifting
Stock gifting represents billions of dollars that most nonprofits aren’t capturing. Learn five practical tips to grow this high-value revenue stream by making it easier for donors to give.

Doing more with less has limits: Why rural health leaders need investment now
Rural health nonprofits are stretched to their limits by funding cuts and policy uncertainty. Hear directly from leaders on why resilience alone is no longer enough.









