named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Benchmarking & Research
Conducts industry-wide assessments to track progress in data and analytics management and enable firms to compare performance against peers
CDMC
Cloud Data Management Capabilities — the first framework to manage data securely in the cloud and accelerate trusted adoption of cloud and multi-cloud environments
Communities of Practice
Facilitates networking and collaboration among members and non-members on key data topics through workgroups and online engagement
DCAM
Data Management Capability Assessment Model — a framework defining best practices and capabilities for establishing and sustaining mature data management functions
Open Knowledge Graph Innovation Lab
Develops use cases and advocates for knowledge graph open industry standards to connect data and drive meaningful intelligence across key industries
Training & Certification
Offers live, virtual, and self-paced eLearning courses and recognized certification programs for data management and analytics professionals
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Industry Standards Development and Management 4 activities
- Develops and maintains data management frameworks (DCAM and CDMC)Creates and sustains the Data Management Capability Assessment Model (DCAM) and the Cloud Data Management Capabilities (CDMC) framework, which serve as cross-industry standards for assessing and improving data management maturity in on-premises and cloud environments.
- Operates the Data Excellence Program for member organizationsEnables member firms to earn credentials by demonstrating advancement in data management maturity based on the DCAM framework, including issuing badge credentials and measuring capability improvements.
- Operates the Open Knowledge Graph (OKG) Innovation LabDevelops and advances industry-specific knowledge graph standards, including FIBO (Financial) and Automotive models, to support semantic interoperability and data integration across sectors.
- Supports vendor engagement in data standards developmentEngages technology and consulting vendor members in the development and implementation of DCAM and CDMC frameworks through Special Interest Groups, Working Groups, and co-hosted events.
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Impact Investing Knowledge & Technology Platforms 1 activity
- Advances data as a formal enterprise asset through public-private partnershipsPartners with the Isle of Man government on the Data Asset Foundations initiative to promote the recognition and valuation of data as a formal capital asset in the digital economy.
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Industry Research and Benchmarking 1 activity
- Conducts research and benchmarking on data management practicesPublishes periodic benchmark reports, white papers, and dashboards on data management maturity, including the cross-industry Data Management Benchmark Report and the Benchmark Dashboard, to track industry progress and inform best practices.
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Professional Field Knowledge Development 1 activity
- Hosts global forums and communities of practice for data professionalsMaintains a global membership community of over 25,000 data professionals and leaders, and operates forums such as the Data Asset Foundations Forum and the Artificial Intelligence Forum to support collaboration and knowledge sharing.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Organizes industry events, summits, and working group meetingsHosts and co-locates technical meetings, expert workshops, virtual conferences (including the CDO & Data Leaders' Global Summit), and networking events to advance standards development and strategic alignment in data management.
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
- Provides a neutral platform for thought leadership and awareness buildingOffers organizations opportunities to achieve thought leadership and visibility among data and analytics leaders through forums, events, and collaborative initiatives.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Provides data management training and professional certification programsOffers eLearning courses and certification tracks in DCAM, CDMC, SysMLv2, Data Literacy (DLC), Certified Data Steward (CDS), and Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP), delivered in partnership with eLearningCurve and available to members.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Convenes working groups to evolve data and AI standardsFacilitates expert collaboration through workgroups such as the DCAM v3 Workgroup and the ADAC Workgroup to update data management frameworks and develop best practices for AI and analytics risk management using CDMC.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.17M
Contributions & grants$5.18M72%
Program service revenue$1.92M27%
Investment income$76K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$7.61M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$3.03M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.67M
Cash$111K
Investments$1.56M
Liabilities$145K
Net assets$1.53M
Liquid reserves2.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN BOTTEGA | PRESIDENT | 40 | $467K |
| CHIDAMBARAM MAHADEVAN | CFO | 40 | $347K |
| ERIC BIGELSEN | HIGHEST COMP EMPL | 40 | $291K |
| MICHAEL MERITON | COO & CO-FOUNDER | 40 | $271K |
| ROBERT WENTZ | HIGHEST COMP EMPL | 40 | $268K |
| JAMES HALCOMB | HIGHEST COMP EMPL | 40 | $264K |
| MARK ZILL | CTO AND CHRO | 40 | $195K |
| KYLE MORTON | HIGHEST COMP EMPL | 40 | $177K |
| NANA MITCHELL | HIGHEST COMP EMPL | 40 | $148K |
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- Acquis Cortico-X Partner — Certified Partner supporting organizations in the Data Excellence Program.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner — Collaborated with AWS in the development of the CDMC framework.
- Augmented Reality for the Enterprise Network — EDM Association community includes members from Augmented Reality for the Enterprise (AREA).
- BigID Partner — Partner organization that has achieved CDMC certification and published a case study with the EDM Council.
- CDMC Partner — Collaborates with vendor members on development and implementation of the CDMC framework.
- CDO Magazine Partner — Co-hosts virtual conferences and the Data for Good Awards program.
- Consortium for Information and Software Quality Coalition — Collaborates with CISQ on advancing software quality standards.
- Corporate Members Network — Corporate entities that participate in the council's forum and research initiatives on electronic data management.
- DCAM Partner — Collaborates with vendor members on development and implementation of the DCAM framework.
- Digital Twin Consortium Coalition — Partners with the Digital Twin Consortium to support the development and adoption of digital twin technology.
- Digital Twin Consortium Network — EDM Association community includes members from Digital Twin Consortium (DTC).
- Element22 Partner — Certified Partner supporting organizations in the Data Excellence Program.
- Element22 LLC Partner — Provides an optional survey tool for conducting DCAM assessments through its Pellustro solution.
- Enterprise Augmented Reality Alliance Coalition — Supports the AREA consortium to accelerate enterprise augmented reality adoption through ecosystem development.
- Fifth Third Partner — Partner organization that conducts independent DCAM assessments to measure the effectiveness of its data management practices.
- Google Cloud Partner — Collaborated with Google Cloud in the development of the CDMC framework.
- Governmental Members Network — Government agencies that engage with the council to address electronic data management issues and develop data reporting standards.
- IBM Cloud Partner — Collaborated with IBM Cloud in the development of the CDMC framework.
- Isle of Man Partner — Partnered with the Isle of Man government to co-develop and promote the Data Asset Foundations initiative.
- Lloyds Partner — Partner organization using the DCAM framework to assess and improve its data maturity.
- Microsoft Azure Partner — Collaborated with Microsoft Azure in the development of the CDMC framework.
- OMG® Coalition — Participates in OMG SDO as a member of the global tech standards consortium.
- Object Management Group Partner — Co-located technical meetings and events following the acquisition by the EDM Association.
- Object Management Group Partner — EDM Association completed acquisition of Object Management Group (OMG), forming the world's largest data and standards community.
- Object Management Group (OMG) Partner — Co-locates Q3 meetings with OMG's Standards, Digital Twin, and Business Architecture communities for joint sessions and networking.
- Ortecha Partner — Certified Partner supporting organizations in the Data Excellence Program.
- Projective Group Partner — Certified Partner supporting organizations in the Data Excellence Program.
- PwC Partner — Certified Partner supporting organizations in the Data Excellence Program.
- Snowflake Partner — Partner organization that adopted the CDMC standard and published a case study on cloud data management.
- Solidatus Partner — Provides advanced DCAM knowledge modeling tools for members to manage data supply chains and access DCAM models.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Co-Development with Industry and Vendors to Advance Best Practicesmethodology: co-development_with_vendorsBy partnering with vendors and corporate members, the Council co-develops frameworks and standards, because integrating real-world expertise ensures practical, scalable, and trusted adoption of data management innovations across diverse environments.
- Collaborative Standards Development via Neutral Forummethodology: neutral_industry_forumBy operating as a neutral, nonprofit forum, the EDM Council convenes industry, government, and vendor stakeholders to co-develop data management standards and best practices, because shared expertise and peer collaboration accelerate the adoption of trusted, scalable frameworks like DCAM and CDMC.
- Credentialing and Recognition to Incentivize Continuous Improvementmethodology: credentialing_for_continuous_improvementBy offering credentialing and recognition through the Data Excellence Program, the Council motivates organizations to continuously improve data practices, because third-party validation and structured learning tracks reinforce accountability and align data maturity with business goals.
- Data as a Governed Capital Assetmethodology: data-as-an-assetBy integrating legal frameworks with data governance standards, the Council enables organizations to formally recognize and manage data as a capital asset, because institutionalizing data as a balance-sheet-worthy resource drives disciplined governance and unlocks economic value.
- Standardized Frameworks for Data Maturity Assessment and Improvementmethodology: standardized-assessment-frameworksBy providing standardized, proprietary assessment frameworks (DCAM and CDMC), the Council enables organizations to measure and improve data management maturity, because structured evaluation drives targeted capability development and credible progress tracking.