January 03, 2023

The Data on Funding for LGBTQ Causes Is Seriously Incomplete. Here’s Why

January 03, 2023/ Dawn Wolfe

Claims of underfunding in the LGBTQ space aren’t wrong, but it’s also notoriously difficult to get a read on how much money is being moved and how much is needed. Ultimately, some of this handwringing may be unnecessary.

November 11, 2022

How Can We Ensure the World of Social Impact Data Lives Up to Its Potential?

November 11, 2022/ Shahar Brukner and Simon Dickson, Guest Contributors

Useful data on grantmaking can be hard to come by. In this guest piece, the founders of a social impact data startup share why and how they’re seeking to democratize access to that information.

May 19, 2019

Building a Talent Pipeline: Who’s Giving Big for Data Science on Campus?

May 19, 2019/ Mike Scutari

Funder interest in data science shows no signs of abating, and it isn’t just tech funders leading the charge. Given the field’s potential to revolutionize risk management, insurance companies are also digging deep to support data science initiatives.

March 13, 2017

Data From the Heavens: A New Push to Learn More From Satellites

March 13, 2017/ Tate Williams

Satellites, drones and planes are sucking up huge amounts of imaging data, but who gets access to that information? Big tech donors are backing a platform to make it more accessible.

April 22, 2015

The High Hopes Behind Bloomberg’s Bet on City Data

April 22, 2015/ Tate Williams

Bloomberg’s interests tend to be all over the map—as long as they are driven and supported by data. Now a $42 million program is asking America’s cities to come up with some new ideas that fit the bill.