Data Governance for Fundraising Grantmakers

Protecting your most valuable asset

Data powers every part of your mission, from cultivating donors to evaluating impact. But when information is inconsistent, incomplete, or scattered across systems, it makes it difficult to make strategic and timely data-driven decisions.

In this white paper by Jenn Walen, the Director of Data and Systems at the Greater Washington Community Foundation, she explains how to shift from reactive cleanup to proactive data stewardship, giving your team the confidence and transparency they need to focus on what matters most: driving meaningful change in your community.

You’ll learn:

• Why data governance is essential for grantmakers and how it transforms organizational culture
• The elements of an effective governance policy, including data ownership, classification, storage standards, and supporting processes
• How to build data entry standards that improve quality, reduce errors, and support consistent decision-making
• A step-by-step implementation roadmap to help you build momentum and scale governance practices over time.
• Common pitfalls to avoid, so your governance model stays practical and sustainable

Download the white paper today and take the first step toward heathier, trusted grantmaking data.