Your GuideStar profile isn’t just a directory listing. It’s your public resume for funders. We help you earn and maintain Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency the right way.
The Candid Platinum Blueprint is a fixed-scope service that helps your organization earn the highest level of transparency recognition on your GuideStar profile. Funders, donors, and partners use these profiles to evaluate who to trust, who to fund, and who is ready for a deeper relationship.
But getting to Platinum takes more than filling in a few fields. We guide you through what to submit, how to frame your impact, and what supporting materials funders expect to see at this level. You’ll walk away with a polished, professional profile that strengthens your reputation and improves your competitiveness for grants and partnerships.
Whether you’re preparing for your first major grant application or just tired of being overlooked online, this service puts your visibility and credibility on solid ground.
What’s Included
- Current GuideStar/Candid profile audit
- Completion or correction of Bronze, Silver, and Gold level requirements
- Development of custom Platinum-level impact metrics
- Advising on financial disclosures, reporting, and board transparency
- Branded, funder-facing organization description
- Review of mission, vision, and leadership fields for tone and consistency
- Profile optimization checklist and training resources for future updates
- Optional profile walkthrough for board or staff presentation
Who This Is For
You lead a nonprofit that’s doing great work—but your online profile doesn’t show it. You know funders are looking at your GuideStar page, but you’re not sure how to improve it or what they’re really looking for.
You might be preparing to apply for a major grant. You might be working to rebuild your donor base. Or maybe you’re just tired of seeing “Bronze” next to your organization’s name when you know you’re doing Platinum-level work.
This service is ideal for organizations that are ready to be recognized for the work they’re already doing—without trying to figure it out alone.
Why It Matters
Funders use Candid profiles as a credibility filter. An incomplete or outdated profile can quietly disqualify you before you even apply. A well-built, Platinum-level profile helps you show up prepared, serious, and funder-ready.
Put Your Best Profile Forward
Answer a few quick questions, get your custom quote, and let’s build a GuideStar profile that actually reflects your impact.