Nonprofits manage vast amounts of data—from donor contributions and volunteer hours to program outcomes and grant records. Yet disconnected systems, inconsistent terminology, and manual processes often stand in the way of insight, efficiency, and impact. These data challenges don’t just slow down operations—they limit an organization’s ability to measure success, respond to community needs, and scale what works.
The Common Data Model for Nonprofits offers a transformative solution: a free, open-source framework that standardizes how nonprofits organize, integrate, and analyze data across platforms. By creating a shared language for core nonprofit records—like constituents, transactions, programs, and results—it enables faster implementation, cleaner reporting, and smarter decision-making.
From fundraising and volunteer engagement to program outcomes and grant management, leading organizations like Special Olympics International and The Felix Project are using the model to unify siloed data, streamline operations, and unlock mission-critical insights. With over 2,700 organizations adopting it and a growing ecosystem of partners building on top, the Common Data Model is becoming a launchpad for innovation across the sector—empowering nonprofits to move from reactive problem-solving to proactive, data-driven strategy.
Whether you're a small grassroots organization or a global NGO, the Common Data Model helps you spend less time wrangling data and more time driving impact.
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Smarter Standards: How the Common Data Model for Nonprofits Is Reshaping Data Management
