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Finding Funders & Building a Funder Prospect List
Video | Spend less time looking for funders and more time focusing on your mission.
Elevate Your Fundraising with Personalized Tools and AI
Video | Candid uncovers funding recommendations for you and simplifies your outreach.
How to Claim Your Organization's Candid Profile
On demand course | Learn how to claim your organization’s Candid profile so you can manage your information and start earning Seals of Transparency.
Proposal Writing Boot Camp - April 2026
Learn to craft compelling and effective foundation grant proposals in this advanced three-week course.
Kickstart 2026 fundraising with the new Candid search
Video | Kickstart 2026 fundraising with the new Candid search
Boost Engagement with Donor-Advised Fund Donors with Tips from Vanguard Charitable
Video | Learn from experts at Vanguard Charitable about how donor advisors make giving decisions — and how your Candid profile plays a key role in powering DAF's.
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Work with Candid's training experts to build a customized development program that fits your organization's goals.
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