Navigating the Nonprofit Data Landscape: A Journey with Wilde Ganzen
Wilde Ganzen was ready to embark on a journey to become a data-driven organisation and gain a clearer understanding of their progress. With a starting point of having their house in order, but being uncertain on the next steps towards their goal, they approached Data4Development as an experienced third-party expert to lead them towards their […]
Demystifying the Composable Enterprise: A Part of Data4Development’s Holistic Approach
In today’s digital landscape, organisations are increasingly recognising the importance of adaptability and efficiency. But what exactly does it mean to have a composable enterprise? Being composable refers to an organisation’s ability to break down its digital infrastructure – such as applications and systems – into modular building blocks that can be easily recombined and […]
Unlocking Data-Driven Insights for Nonprofits: Overcoming Common Challenges with D4D
What does it take to become a data-driven organisation? Drawing upon our extensive expertise, we have identified several common challenges that NGOs often encounter on their journey to becoming more data-driven. Excessive data collection without clear objectives: One prevalent issue arises when organisations lack well-defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to guide their data collection […]
Transforming Nonprofit Operations: A Journey with the Netherlands Food Partnership
Last June, we successfully wrapped up our project with the Netherlands Food Partnership (NFP). We believe in learning from each project and partnership as we continue to sharpen our method and see commonalities between challenges of similar organisations. In this blog post, we’ll take you through the highlights of what we accomplished, the valuable lessons […]
Workshop – De Weg naar een Data-Gedreven Organisatie
Sinds de start van D4D hebben wij de visie om non-profitorganisaties te helpen met het maken van data gedreven beslissingen. Onze tagline is dan ook: Lead by Data Driven Knowledge. We zijn dan ook enthousiast om te merken dat het belang van data steeds meer wordt gezien. Dit blijkt onder andere uit de enorme interesse […]
Hoe ziet de samenwerking met D4D er uit voor Goede Doelen?
Deze vraag stelden wij aan Marian van Weverwijk, account manager Salesforce bij Wilde Ganzen: “Wij zijn de samenwerking aangegaan met Data4Development omdat wij meer data-gedreven willen werken en meer grip willen krijgen op ons ICT landschap. D4D maakte meteen al een goede indruk omdat zij over veel inhoudelijke kennis beschikken en veel ervaring hebben met […]
Bridging the Gap between Tech and Nonprofits
Nonprofits play a crucial role in promoting sustainable development, fighting injustice, and prioritising people and the planet over profit. However, they face specific challenges that can limit their ability to drive complex change processes while continuing their day-to-day operations. At Data4Development, we understand the challenges that nonprofits face. We have 7+ years of experience […]
IATI Client story: Institute for Security Studies
We recently had the opportunity to speak with Thavan Rajoo, Director of Finance at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), about their experience with publishing data according to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) standard and the services provided by Data4Development. ISS is a leading African non-profit organization that is dedicated to building a secure […]
Streamlining Operations: The Role of Technology in Improving NGO Efficiency
A key benefit of digital transformation for NGOs is the ability to streamline operations and improve efficiency. By using technology to improve processes and manage data effectively, they can free up time and resources to focus on their core mission. Digital Solutions in Practice – some examples With the use of applications, NGOs can […]
Reflecting on the SPARK project
SPARK has the ambition to become a data driven and future proof organisation. Implementing this ambition supports them to increase their impact and accommodate their growth. The first milestone was reached with the Go live of the new financial and project management applications. D4D has been a strategic advisor to support SPARK in the implementation […]