Data Justice
The purpose of this hub is to bring together resources from across different places and spaces to create one central hub where our network can come to find tools to help us as a collective adapt to and thrive through, the rapid changes in our political, economic, and social environment.
Latest Resources
Data Justice Report 2024
A 2024 report from MACC's Data Justice Cohort describing the harms of extractive nonprofit data collection practices and outlining concrete actions organizations and funders can take to build equity into how data is collected, shared, and used.
2026 MACC Advocacy Debrief
A debrief summarizing the outcomes and takeaways from MACC's 2026 state advocacy work. We advocate for the conditions human services organizations need to thrive — fair pay for workers, data that serves communities rather than burdens them, and a public narrative that reflects the real value of this work. Dig into our advocacy priorities, definitions, platform, and outcomes.
2025 MACC Network Advocacy Messages
We bring together the voices, wisdom, and influence of our collective to co-create a better narrative for our sector that support’s our network's shared vision for equitable, thriving, abundant communities. We asked our network leaders to share their perspectives to directly shape our advocacy messaging for the coming year.
Our Vision
Everyone has the right to well-being. We envision a future where individuals and families live in strong, healthy, vibrant, and equitable communities. Where everyone has high quality housing, healthy food, robust healthcare, equitable education, excellent child and elder care, accessible transportation, nearby community centers, and neighborhood spaces to gather in and enrich their lives.
Member Resource
Data Justice Standards
The MACC Data Justice Standards are a practical guide for human service organizations committed to collecting, using, and sharing data with integrity. Developed collaboratively by our Data Network's Data Justice working group, they outline two core commitments — Do Good and Reduce Harm — with specific, actionable steps for centering participants, reducing barriers to services, protecting data, and elevating equitable funding practices.
E-Goodie Bag: Data Justice Futures
After event e-goodie bag from our 2024 event Data Justice Futures: Data Justice in Philanthropy. An event co-hosted by MACC and the Twin Cities Innovation Alliance. Where philanthropic and nonprofit leaders, data practitioners, and other key partners came together to explore the vital role of philanthropy in advancing data justice.