Data analytics can actually save not-for-profits time and effort, because it helps prevent bad decisions that must later be revisited and revised. Most not-for-profit organizations collect vast volumes of data, but according to a study conducted by EveryAction and Nonprofit Hub, only 40% of not-for-profits regularly use that data to drive decisions.
The majority of organizations that don’t analyze and apply data say they lack the time or staff to dedicate to it.
Here’s how data analytics can help with decision making: