Big Data Meets Social Good

We are a community of 100+ socially minded data professionals committed to doing good. We design, develop and build data capabilities for mission-driven organisations

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What we do

What We Do

Our core focus is on the intersection of data analytics with strategy, as we believe that this forms the most valuable pro-bono opportunity for the sector.

Impact Measurement

We help build tools to demonstrate your organisation's impact

Donor Analytics

We build data products to help NFPs understand and grow donations

Data Products and Solutions

We develop bespoke data products for you and your teams

Increase The Effectiveness Of Charities With Data

Intelligent use of data can significantly increase the effectiveness of charities. This isn’t a new concept. Most, even all, charities use basic data in some way.

About us

OUR WHITEPAPER

Unlocking the power of data within ANZ not-for-profits

Read our whitepaper to understand the state of data and analytics in the NFP space across Australia and New Zealand.

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Unlocking the power of data within ANZ not-for-profits

The team at GDI were incredibly eager to make a difference to our organisation in a highly professional way. They take their work seriously, and treated us like a client rather than a mere beneficiary of their charity. They are a joy to work with.

— Chris Gambian - Nature Conservation Council of NSW

Latest Blog

We are driven to explore how the approach and rigour of data and analytics can be used in unique ways to assist the charitable sector.

A comparison guide: Which CRM is best for your charity?

GDI has created a practical guide to help charities choose the right CRM—breaking down pricing, features, and real-world examples from recent projects. With input from our data science volunteers, the guide supports nonprofits to manage donor, volunteer, and partner data more effectively. Whether you're scaling operations or just starting out, it’s a must-read for anyone navigating charity data and CRM decisions.

GDI Team

4 days ago

Using Data to Drive Disability Advocacy: The NCDA and GDI Partnership

GDI volunteers used Power BI for social good to help NCDA track unmet demand in disability advocacy services across Australia.

GDI Team

Mar 26

A day in the life of a data science volunteer

Discover what it’s like to be a GDI data science volunteer! Learn how to join, work with nonprofits, and use data for social good.

GDI Team

Feb 20

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Big Data Meets Social Good

We are a community of 100+ socially minded data professionals committed to doing good. We design, develop and build data capabilities for mission-driven organisations

What We Do

Our core focus is on the intersection of data analytics with strategy, as we believe that this forms the most valuable pro-bono opportunity for the sector.

Impact Measurement

We help build tools to demonstrate your organisation's impact

Donor Analytics

We build data products to help NFPs understand and grow donations

Data Products and Solutions

We develop bespoke data products for you and your teams

Increase The Effectiveness Of Charities With Data

Intelligent use of data can significantly increase the effectiveness of charities. This isn’t a new concept. Most, even all, charities use basic data in some way.

Unlocking the power of data within ANZ not-for-profits

Read our whitepaper to understand the state of data and analytics in the NFP space across Australia and New Zealand.

The team at GDI were incredibly eager to make a difference to our organisation in a highly professional way. They take their work seriously, and treated us like a client rather than a mere beneficiary of their charity. They are a joy to work with.

— Chris Gambian - Nature Conservation Council of NSW

Latest Blog

We are driven to explore how the approach and rigour of data and analytics can be used in unique ways to assist the charitable sector.

A comparison guide: Which CRM is best for your charity?

Using Data to Drive Disability Advocacy: The NCDA and GDI Partnership

A day in the life of a data science volunteer

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