Our Mission

Our mission is to build the shared data infrastructure that enables the social sector to work as a connected ecosystem, where trusted information flows responsibly, collaboration is seamless, and more time and resources are directed toward creating impact.

Vision & Values

Philanthropy Data Solutions envisions a world where the social sector operates as a connected ecosystem, with trusted information flowing responsibly across organizations, platforms, and borders to accelerate social impact. We believe that data should be collected once, reused many times, and governed in ways that preserve trust, transparency, equity, and organizational agency. Our work is guided by a commitment to collaboration over competition, open and interoperable infrastructure, responsible innovation, and locally led solutions.

We serve the global social sector, including nonprofits and civil society organizations, funders, grants management system providers, data intermediaries, philanthropy-serving organizations, and governments, with a particular focus on reducing barriers for smaller and locally led organizations that are too often excluded by fragmented systems and duplicative reporting requirements. Ultimately, we exist to serve the nonprofit and civil society sector and, through it, the communities those organizations support, because every hour returned to a nonprofit through improved data practices is an hour returned to creating impact.

Philanthropy Data Solutions - Mission

Data Intermediaries

For organizations that centrally collect, analyze, and share data to help funders, nonprofits, and stakeholders make informed decisions and improve impact.

Funders

For foundations, organizations, or companies that provide financial or other charitable support to nonprofits, initiatives, or social causes.

GMS Vendors

For organizations that develop software solutions to streamline grant management, facilitate applicant submissions, and enhance data flow between funders and grantees.

PSOs

For organizations that strengthen the philanthropic sector through community, capacity building, knowledge sharing, and advocacy on behalf of funders and mission-driven networks.

Visionary Data Leadership

Davis Parchment

Davis Parchment

Kyle Renninger

Kyle Renninger

Decades of Data Experience

Under the leadership of co-founders Davis Parchment and Kyle Renninger, Philanthropy Data Solutions is transforming the social sector by integrating cutting-edge technology with strategic data practices to enhance efficiency, maximize impact, and reduce burdens on nonprofits. With Davis’s deep expertise in data-driven philanthropy and Kyle’s advanced skills in strategic data practices and cutting-edge technology, they are building seamless data ecosystems that empowers funders and nonprofits to drive meaningful, equitable change.

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