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Standardizing data collection could help non-profits fill gaps in critical community services. What’s holding them back?

Author Sharlene Gandhi
Non-profits are being invited to share their data requirements and challenges as a new standard takes shape.

Why It Matters

Non-profits often create ad hoc policies for managing, storing and sharing data, but they don’t always fulfill legal obligations or allow for the full utilization of important information. Standardizing how data is handled helps ensure vulnerable people don’t fall through the cracks and creates new opportunities for collaboration.

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