February 11, 2020
Location Privacy: How Protected Are We?
Public Lab is developing a set of tools based on "location blurring," a new system that would mitigate the abuse of big tech surveillance.
January 29, 2020
What Happens if We Ignore the Warning Signs of Change?
In the last of a five-part series, Lucy Bernholz identifies larger, contextual shifts that are shaping philanthropy and digital civil society.
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 12, 2019
Lowering the Barrier of Entry to Civil Society Organizations
To be more effective, foundations should challenge the norms of philanthropy that have disenfranchised organizations based on size and age.
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.
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?
July 3, 2019
The Future of Digital Civil Society Depends on Basic Infrastructure
We celebrate the independence that open source affords but are we willing to support the creations it brings about?
June 27, 2019
GDPR One Year Later, Part 3
Data experts predict the future of practice, legislation, and advocacy as the EU data regulation hits home.
June 21, 2019
GDPR One Year Later, Part 2
Philanthropy data experts connect current practices to challenges brought about by the EU data regulation.