Practical information and inspirational ideas to help social impact organizations use data science to solve the world's biggest problems.
Guides
Guides to help you understand why your organization should leverage data for social impact and how to get started.
Artificial Intelligence (AI). Machine learning (ML). Deep learning. Algorithms. So many new terms and concepts — but parsing through them to create value for your organization can be challenging. This guide provides an introduction to Artificial Intelligence and helps readers identify where it might add value to their organization.
Resources from NetHope, Gartner Peer Insights and +6
Data security is an important part of creating data-driven organizations. If an organization is investing in collecting and utilizing more data it must also invest in protecting that data. Unlike some data initiatives, security practices are often invisible to your employees and end-users, and for that reason can be underutilized. This guide outlines some of the important data security practices that organizations should consider developing and deploying.
Resources from CommunityIT, National Council of Nonprofits and +6
This guide will help you navigate the morass of buzzwords, guidebooks, and software so that you can plan a data strategy that works effectively for you and your organization.
Resources from Responsible Data, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and +6
Data Maturity Assessment
This tool offers a pulse check, helping you measure and understand where your organization stands in your data journey today and connecting you with the tools and resources you need to move forward.
Resources
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