Listening Carefully: An Argument for Considering All the Data

Guest author Kevin Bolduc of the Center for Effective Philanthropy talks about the importance of “hearing” every voice when looking at data.
Data and the Sector: Using Data to Drive Effective Philanthropy

Teri Behrens discusses the many ways in which data plays an important role in the philanthropic sector — both supporting and informing our work.
Data to What End?

This post from our 2018 Trends report highlights the push for data to inform decision making in philanthropy for nonprofits and funders.
Inclusivity Means Asking the Right Questions

This piece from our 2018 Trends report highlights how data-informed philanthropy to support inclusivity is a growing practice in philanthropy.
Funders and Nonprofits Show Increased Focus on Data and Measurable Progress

This feature from our 2017 Trends report highlights how fundraisers are using data to understand what donors want.