News & Updates
Welcome to the Philanthropy Data Commons News Hub, your home for the latest developments in philanthropy data news, shared data infrastructure, and emerging grantmaking technology trends.
Here, you’ll find project updates, early-adopter insights, governance announcements, and stories illustrating how the sector is working together to build a more transparent, consent-based philanthropic ecosystem.
This page is also the home for past editions of PDC Connect—our regular update series highlighting progress across the PDC.
PDC Connect
PDC Connect is designed to keep funders, changemakers, technologists, and partners informed about the evolution of the PDC.
Editions include:
- Project milestones and infrastructure updates
- Early pilot learnings, including PDC Exchange
- Governance developments and partner contributions
- Opportunities for sector participation
- Tools, walkthroughs, and new resources
- Sector insights and trends in grantmaking technology
Latest PDC Updates & Announcements
Stay up to date with new technical releases, events, pilot opportunities, and governance updates
PDC Connect: Third Edition
September 23, 2025
PDC Connect: Second Edition
April 9, 2025
PDC Connect: First Edition
December 13, 2024