Using Data to Drive Donations
Jul 2015
Online crowdfunding is becoming an increasingly popular way for nonprofits to reach new donors and enhance fundraising efforts. This exciting format…
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Is Facebook Doing Research With ‘Celebrate Pride’?
Jun 2015
Following the Supreme Court’s decision in favour of same-sex marriage as a constitutional right this past Friday, you might…
How Data Shaped a Teen-Counselling-By-Text Service
Jun 2015
In our contribution from Beth Kanter last week, she covered DoSomething.Org CEO Nancy Lublin’s keynote speech at Data on Purpose….
The Role of Data in your Nonprofit’s Storytelling Strategy
Jun 2015
In both its volume and accessibility, big data has had all kinds of implications for the way nonprofits operate—from…
Food Bank Uses Data to Identify Areas in Need of Services
Jun 2015
The article originally featured in the Huffington Post tells the story of how one ambitious programmer is helping to overhaul…
How Do You Know You’re Making a Difference?
Jun 2015
Your organization is working toward change in the world and believes it is making a real difference. But…
What I Learned from Nancy Lublin About Data on Purpose
Jun 2015
I was lucky enough earlier this month to hear Nancy Lublin’s opening keynote at the Data On Purpose conference hosted by…
Six Nonprofits That are Using Data to Change the World
Jun 2015
Following our article from Richard Turner at SolarAid, we’ve been taking a look at some other nonprofits and organisations…
The Financial Transparency Act of 2015 Has Been Introduced
Jun 2015
The farthest-reaching open data legislation since the DATA Act highlights how open data will impact investors, regulators, and the financial industry.
SolarAid’s Impact Calculator: What Impact Will My Donation Make?
Jun 2015
We are very excited at SolarAid at the creation of an impact calculator on our website where donors…