Many organizations collect data, but few know how to use it effectively. According to the Sowen Study, only 29.5% have clear, data-driven decision-making processes. The key to bridging this gap is data maturity—the ability to turn raw data into strategic insights. The Sowen Data Accelerator helps organizations assess and strengthen their data capabilities, moving from uncertainty to impact.

Nonprofits and for-profit businesses may only have a three-letter difference, but they operate under two distinct models. To foster long-term social change, nonprofits must start adopting the characteristics of their for-profit counterparts. While there is an endless list of characteristics, in this article, we will specifically focus on the lack of investment in sustainable business practices and operations that many nonprofits encounter.

3 tips for good data analysis approach to any project. Data engineers play an integral role in the data lifecycle. Their main function is to help those around them better understand and evaluate data that is being considered for further analytical use. This includes fully understanding where data comes from, what it contains, and where it may be able to provide valuable insights. Answering these questions is the impetus for critical understanding of the data at hand, and the direction needed to derive value and insight from the data.