Overview
Big data analytics is the process of obtaining and analyzing large data sets to generate useful insights, connections, correlations, and patterns, with the ultimate goal of improving a nonprofit’s decision-making and strengthening its impact. This resource explains how big data can help nonprofits make better decisions about the most effective way to allocate their scarce resources to maximize social impact.
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