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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
May 19


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


4 Years, 80 Projects: How GDI is Using Data to Drive Social Impact
GDI celebrates 4 years of impact! See how 80+ data projects have helped nonprofits make smarter decisions and drive change.

GDI Team
Dec 18, 2024


Data for Good: Spotlight on Our 2024 Hackathon with Ersilia
At GDI’s 2024 Hackathon, volunteers helped Ersilia build solutions for better measurement and help AI models to fight infectious diseases.

GDI Team
Aug 29, 2024


Which Data Visualisation Tool is Best for NFPs? A Comparison Guide
Power BI, Tableau or Looker? This guide helps NFPs choose the best data visualisation tool based on cost, usability & impact.

GDI Team
May 2, 2024


Four Inclusive Hiring Practices for Building Diverse Data Teams
GDI shares 4 inclusive hiring practices from the Data for Good program, helping build diverse, equitable, and high-impact data teams.

GDI Team
Oct 29, 2023


What is Algorithmic Fairness? A Guide to Ethical AI & Bias Reduction
What is algorithmic fairness? Learn how AI bias affects decision-making and how we can build more ethical, responsible AI systems.

GDI Team
Jun 7, 2023


Building an Inclusive Workplace: Four Data-Backed Strategies
Learn four key steps to using data for DEI—collecting insights, analysing gaps, and driving real change in your organisation.

GDI Team
Dec 4, 2022


The Productionisation of AI/ML: ‘The Golden Era’ or ‘The Wild West’?
By Raul Bermejo (Data Engineer @ Versent & Fellow @ GDI) Picture taken in Aotearoa New Zealand Data Science has come to permeate almost...

GDI Team
Oct 17, 2022


UNSW Alumni Pitch: Big Data Meets Buzz Lightyear
GDI Co-Founder, Tom Perfrement, recently pitched GDI at the University of New South Wales Alumni Pitch Night.

GDI Team
Aug 26, 2022


Data Ethics & Mitigating Algorithmic Bias in the NFP Sector.
Data Ethics & Mitigating Algorithmic Bias in the NFP Sector.

GDI Team
Feb 21, 2022


Combating Ocean Plastic: The Role of Data Analytics
The pollution of the ocean with plastics is a notable and concerning issue. Ocean plastic has dire consequences on a plethora of groups and

GDI Team
Oct 26, 2021


Diversity in Higher Education: A D&A View
I had first noticed the lack of gender diversity in school subjects during my Sixth Form education, aged 16. I then became acutely aware of

GDI Team
Oct 5, 2021


Unlocking the power of data within Australian and New Zealand not for profits
Introduction In early 2019, GDI began its journey as a provider of pro-bono data and analytics consulting services to the not-for-profit...

GDI Team
Jun 15, 2020
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