Azure Open Datasets vs. Candid GuideStar

It is just my go-to for any information I need on a potential client as I work in the non-profit consulting space and need to better understand my prospects. As a former nonprofit exec, I valued what we could share on the site as a gold seal for others to learn about our worthiness to invest.

Incentivized

• Identifying information from funder 990s
• Gives credence to transparency claims

Incentivized

• Most 990s are typically a few years behind.
• Organization profiles are only as complete as the organization makes them.

Incentivized

Any support I've ever had to get from them was quick and professional. Their online guides/help docs are also easy to read.

Incentivized

I have always used Guidestar as my go-to not only when I was a non-profit executive and wanted to ensure we remained worthy of their rating but also now as a non-profit consultant where I need to understand my current and potential partners across financials, key contacts, board members, etc.

Incentivized

• More informed grant proposals.
• Able to easily and efficiently complete grant research.

Incentivized