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Join the Movement to Build Shared Data for Philanthropy

The Philanthropy Data Commons® (PDC) is powered by collaboration. Funders, changemakers, technology partners, and advocates across the ecosystem are coming together to shape a trusted, shared data infrastructure that strengthens how philanthropy learns, collaborates, and makes decisions.

By getting involved, you become part of a growing community advancing data collaboration opportunities and shared data advocacy—for the sector, by the sector.

Ways to Engage

There’s more than one way to participate in the PDC. Whether you’re a funder, changemaker, data provider, technology partner, or advocate, your engagement supports the collective effort to make data collaboration in philanthropy open, ethical, and effective.

Contribute Your Data

Funders and data providers can connect their grantmaking information to the PDC, and changemakers can share their data directly, helping create a more accurate and accessible picture of philanthropy’s work.

Collaborate on Projects

Philanthropy serving organizations and technical vendors are developing tools that use the PDC’s infrastructure to improve how funders and changemakers work together. 

Fund the PDC

Funders of all sizes play a vital role in supporting the PDC’s mission and sustaining its collaborative data efforts.

Advocate for Shared Data

Advocates and PDC Champions, philanthropy support organizations, and ecosystem partners amplify the PDC’s work through events, communications, and peer learning.

Stay Connected

Stay up to date with PDC Connect and learn about new tools, early-adopter stories, and opportunities to participate in upcoming projects and webinars.

Why Your Involvement Matters

Every participant — funder, builder, or changemaker — plays a role in advancing philanthropy’s shared data infrastructure.

Your engagement helps the PDC:

  • Accelerate interoperability across grantmaking systems.
  • Expand transparency and access for changemakers.
  • Demonstrate collaboration in action, inspiring sector-wide adoption.
  • Sustain trust and neutrality through collective governance.

By collaborating with the PDC, you help shape a more connected and equitable future for philanthropy.

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