The Digital Journey continues

The Digital Journey team of the Spindle organised a Pitch Event for Partos members, where problem owners could share their ideas and form Joint Action Groups (JAG). Each JAG is now pitching their ideas to an audience of techies, companies, universities and creatives to reach out for possible contributions. D4D is a contributor to two […]

Contributing to the Digital Journey

The Spindle organises a #DigitalJourney for #Partos members looking to accelerate digital transformation within their organisations in innovative and exciting ways. The goal is to co-create digital strategies in Joint Action Groups to build innovations upon the needs of the #Dutch development organisations and discover solutions for digital challenges. Find out more on the website. […]

First open tea 2020

The first Open Tea of 2020 was a success. Read about the presentations by Save the Children, Spark and Data4Development.

How we design a dashboard: Embedding People, Processes, Technology

Many assume that developing a dashboard is centered around digital technology. However, we as Data4Development believe technology is just one piece of the puzzle. In creating a dashboard, we are convinced that we need people and the processes as much as we need technology. Only when people, processes and technology are truly aligned, can technology really work and data starts to speak. 

A new Open Tea is coming!

We invite you to the second D4D Open Tea of 2019 at PAX in Utrecht! This time, three NGO data experts will take the stage to talk about their data challenges in order to get some insights from other experts in the room.

Strategic Partnerships: Strengthen your report

For those organisations participating in the new cycle of Strategic Partnerships, an important factor that the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) weighs in their decision is the financial and organisational capacity of the partner to implement their projects.

Value of performance management for Nonprofits

Nonprofit organisations work in complex settings tackling complex issues. Nevertheless, they are committed to continuously enhancing their social impact and contributing to the public good. Increasingly, though, non profit organisations are under pressure to work more efficiently and effectively to cope with limited resources.

How nonprofits spark technological innovation

Innovation is a term which can be heard often in the nonprofit sector. Many organizations have their own innovation or learning teams who strive to obtain innovation. Innovation, however, is a broad concept, which ranges from social innovation to technological innovation

Preparing your proposal for Strategic Partnerships 2.0? Let Data4Development support you!

Are you drafting your proposal for the Dutch MoFA’s Strategic Partnerships 2.0? Make use of our knowledge to strengthen your alliance! The application phase for the new round of Strategic Partnerships with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is approaching fast. The policy framework ‘Versterking Maatschappelijk Middenveld/Strengthening Civil Society’ is expected to be released by the […]

Hivos becomes Future Proof through Project Change!

Changes in the International Development Sector have led to a shift for many NGOs from having guaranteed funding to becoming organizations with diversified income streams. As a result there is now a donor-focused with multiple requirements approach in project management. To adapt to these changes, it is necessary for non-profit project management to evolve towards […]