Guest authors Jara Dean-Coffey and Kelly Hannum highlight the dangers of interpreting data in ways that reflect assumptions and reinforce practices that conceal truth rather than deliver it.
The Grand Rapids Art Museum partnered with the Johnson Center for a research study to help them better understand, engage, and serve the community.
GVSU’s Dr. Li shares resources and lessons learned from his experience finding data for nonprofit research.
Guest author Kevin Bolduc of the Center for Effective Philanthropy talks about the importance of “hearing” every voice when looking at data.
Teri Behrens discusses the many ways in which data plays an important role in the philanthropic sector — both supporting and informing our work.
By Pat Robinson
This post from our 2018 Trends report highlights the push for data to inform decision making in philanthropy for nonprofits and funders.
By Tory Martin
This piece from our 2018 Trends report highlights how data-informed philanthropy to support inclusivity is a growing practice in philanthropy.
By Pat Robinson
This feature from our 2017 Trends report highlights how fundraisers are using data to understand what donors want.