2030 Vision Our 2030 vision sets a bold direction for Candid—and we’re fully committed to making it real. Over the next five years, we’ll chart the path forward through our annual planning process, translating big aspirations into concrete action. We’ll approach this work with flexibility and openness, ensuring we can adapt as the world changes. Submitter's Note: This StratML rendition was compiled from the source by ChatGPT and lightly edited in the form at https://stratml.us/forms/Claude/Part1.html Candid CNDD e8a6209e-99f3-4470-91fc-9f1596b08c56 A social sector capable of tackling the critical challenges and opportunities of our time. b8b7f98c-4398-493b-8a89-4fb89d0989b6 To get you the information you need to do good. 1fd23ebd-a610-42d8-91c3-a104a6d7b7d7 Effectiveness Use better data to drive decision making so more resources go to the places that do the most good. Efficiency Reduce transaction costs by enabling reuse of data through standards and streamlined processes. Equity Level the playing field so all nonprofits can thrive and resources are distributed more fairly. Data Foundation Establish the most robust, comprehensive, and recent data foundation and make it responsibly AI-ready. 97dcefa8-dd9d-4fd9-96c7-d145b87b9578 1 Enrichment Enrich existing datasets and add missing information to improve completeness and usefulness. f9352c4c-a29c-4875-874b-5a2f37c7c48e 1.1 Platform Bring data together with modern technology to enable quality improvements, services, and research. 4989d47f-e257-49c9-8c5d-cb8cb7098547 1.2 AI Prepare data for responsible AI use so it can power products and partners safely and effectively. 8e94a8b1-6df0-4b45-bcfb-a787b7ac4bd8 1.3 Products Innovate in Candid’s product suite so users can access and apply sector data in their workflows, including via AI-enabled experiences. bee07f34-3858-4db2-a69b-f23d7bf8bc92 2 Workflows Provide easy-to-use tools for funders, fundraisers, philanthropy-serving organizations, and researchers to research, vet, connect, and transact. fe0da98c-d16e-45c2-a950-466901105db0 2.1 AI Harness rapid advances in AI to expand ways users can work with data and save time for mission-focused work. 5cbb28d3-03f9-4bcf-85f3-c8f4f4f287af 2.2 Data Provisioning Deliver Candid’s data wherever users are by expanding partnerships and becoming the preferred provider of social-sector data. 3bcba6e0-2247-4f05-a9af-d9d17f6d6984 3 Partnerships Expand beyond current partnerships to broaden access to Candid’s data through free and paid offerings. 5a7dbe14-926e-4cd1-914a-8350869091a7 3.1 Availability & Reuse Reduce duplicative efforts across the sector by improving data availability and reuse across platforms. 0eba765d-6db3-4755-a87d-4e4d80f09735 3.2 Collective Good Strengthen sector norms, practices, and shared knowledge by defending the sector’s right to exist, improving data use, and encouraging responsible AI. 58690cbe-4750-472f-abd6-5371f629b81c 4 Sector Defense Partner with advocacy organizations, provide data, and support nonprofits and funders as they navigate uncertainty. 03aa85c0-2ce5-4b9c-9242-33da96d8ce97 4.1 Processes Advance streamlined grant applications and reporting processes to reduce burden and transaction costs. f9cfa0de-75ed-4749-a8a6-53c71e36092f 4.2 Insights Share sector insights to inform decisions and improve how resources are directed and evaluated. dca6507c-4c1b-4626-a8e8-acebc4d80273 4.3 AI Norms Help the sector access and use data well while encouraging responsible use of AI in decision making. 36734196-e4e1-4ae1-8e20-3ff220d971e7 4.4 2026-02-19 https://candid.org/2030-vision/ Owen Ambur Owen.Ambur@verizon.net