February 1, 2020
Upholding Transparency in the Age of Misinformation
Rachel Smith of GlobalGiving is calling on the social sector to help with a new set of standards that will address today’s ethical challenges.
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January 21, 2020
Can Data Make Bad Housing Practice a Thing of the Past?
Digital Impact grantee JustFix.nyc is leading a data coalition whose aim is to further housing justice in New York City and beyond.
December 20, 2019
Crowdfunding a Space for Civic Engagement
GivingTuesday’s Asha Curran explains how the movement has inspired a new generation of donors.
December 6, 2019
What Does It Take to Be a Data Champion?
Rachel Rank of UK-based 360Giving introduces a new kind of “data expedition” for professionals looking to connect with their work and each other.
November 22, 2019
Save, a New Open-Source App, Empowers Citizen Reporters
A new open-source app from OpenArchive is designed to give citizen reports more agency over their mobile media.
November 8, 2019
Data Is Going Local, Thanks to Human-Centered Design
Data advocate Heather Leson explains how local communities will help bring IFRC’s Data Playbook to life.
October 4, 2019
Breaking With Funding Tradition Can Offer Benefits Beyond the Obvious
Helen Turvey of Shuttleworth Foundation sheds light on the disconnect between funders and the communities they serve.
September 6, 2019
Data Incidents: Design With Responsibility in Mind
Stuart Campo and Jos Berens of UNOCHA explain how organizations can manage effectively when data goes wrong.
August 5, 2019
When Choosing Digital Tools, Consider Context
Laura Guzman of The Engine Room reveals the most important factor in choosing the right digital tools for your organization.
July 5, 2019
Ensuring Funder Support for Digital Infrastructure
Bahrain-based Esra’a Al Shafei has gone to great lengths to preserve the basic infrastructure that would keep digital civil society secure. Are funders listening?