Sage Exchange

SAGE Exchange is a dynamic space where we sit in conversation with visionary leaders, organizers, funders, creatives, and culture-shapers who are advancing work that directly impacts Black women and girls.

Next Sage Exchange

What the Candid Seal of Transparency Can Do to Elevate Your Nonprofit
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 1pm EST

Transparency is a strategy for growth.

For many funders, a nonprofit’s Candid profile is part of the due diligence process. A complete, current profile can signal credibility and open the door to new relationships before you ever make an ask.

On Thursday, October 15, Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium welcomes Ivonne Simms, Educational Programming Manager at Candid, for our next Sage Exchange. Participants will learn:

What the Candid Seal of Transparency is and why it matters

The information required for each Seal level

Practical steps to maximize your Candid profile for fundraising and relationship-building

Ivonne has spent more than 20 years developing programs and partnerships that expand educational access, and she is committed to amplifying equitable practices for under-resourced organizations.

Thursday, October 15 | 1–2 pm EST | Zoom

Our Sage Exchange Presenter

Ivonne Simms
Educational Programming Manager, Candid

Ivonne (she/her) has over 20 years of comprehensive experience developing strong programs and relationships to expand educational access. In addition, she has a talent for teaching that has translated successfully from middle school math to adult GED classes to freshman seminars at a community college. She is particularly interested in amplifying equitable practices that will help under-resourced organizations doing impactful work. Making the world better has always been a motivation in her work.