About DATA4Philanthropy
We are a dedicated network seeking to advance the responsible use of data across the philanthropic sector
Addressing today’s societal challenges requires innovative
data-driven approaches
Today’s global challenges have become increasingly complex and interconnected–from a global pandemic to the climate crisis. Solving these complex problems not only require new solutions, they also demand new methods for developing solutions and making decisions. By responsibly analyzing and using data, we can transform our understanding and approach to addressing societal issues and drive impact through our work.
However, many of these data-driven methods have not yet been adopted by the social sector or integrated across the grant-making cycle.
So we asked, how can innovations in data-driven methods and tools from multiple sectors transform decision making within philanthropy & improve the act of grant giving?
About Us
DATA4Philanthropy is a peer-to-peer learning network that aims to identify and advance the responsible use and value of data innovations across philanthropic functions.
Philanthropies can learn more about the potential of data for their sector, who to connect with to learn more about data, and how innovations in data-driven methods and tools are increasingly relevant across the stages of strategy to grant making to impact cycles.
The rapid change in both data supply, and now methods can be integrated across the philanthropy, civil society and government decision-making cycles–from developing joint priorities to improving implementation efficacy to evaluating the impact of investments.
DATA4Philanthropy not only promotes the responsible use of data and technology in new ways, but also encourages the integration of lived experiences throughout the process. Join our growing community of responsible data leaders to receive updates from the field and emerging data-driven best practices.
This initiative was developed by the Data Program of The GovLab at New York University, an action-based research center that has conducted research in data-driven methods and tools for over a decade, with the support of the Paul Ramsay Foundation.
Key functions:
- Building the evidence base on the use of data-driven methods in philanthropy
- Connecting responsible data leaders across the philanthropic sector
- Amplifying experiences using data-driven methods and sharing best practices
- Driving data innovation across the philanthropic sector
Join The DATA4Philanthopy Network
Join our growing community of responsible data leaders to receive updates from the field and participate in future networking opportunities.
When you join the network, you will be able to:
- Find and connect with like-minded individuals across the philanthropic sector
- Feature your innovative data-driven work on the platform
- Learn from others’ experiences and best practices
- Stay updated on emerging data-driven methods and future learning opportunities
- Request and review future data innovation primers and case studies
Get involved
What methods and case studies would you like to see on the platform? What are you interested in learning more about?
Share your ideas of methods, applications, and case studies to be featured on the platform. We also welcome ideas for learning events and feedback on the existing methods or the platform as a whole.
Submit a case study or feedback here