Starting a Foundation Practice Publications Effective Giving: Using data to inform philanthropy Published: August 1, 2018 Download Documents Practice Publications Effective Giving: Using data to inform philanthropy This brief is the first in a series of learning materials on data and evidence-based grantmaking created for Canadian funders, by Philanthropic Foundations Canada and Powered by Data. This first brief of our series sets the stage. Companion briefs will do a deep dive into specific examples of how data infrastructure can transform philanthropy—and how funders can bring this into their own work.