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How to Make Data Actionable: A White Paper
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As a sector, we have access to more data today than ever. However the investment in data capacity has not aligned with this increase in information, leaving a gap when we should be more data-driven than ever in our decision-making.

This white paper explores three parts of your data journey:
  • Steps for your organization take today to be able to use data to drive decision making tomorrow.
  • Ways you can then use data to drive action in four key areas.
  • Case studies of how your peers have done this to maximize impact.
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Rethinking Reporting: How to Use a Learning Mindset to Increase Your Impact.
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Change how you approach your data. Reporting is not just a box to check - it is a learning opportunity. Your data can connect you to new opportunities, illuminating areas for growth and optimization.

This guide will provide:
  • Clear steps on how your organization can embrace a learning mindset.
  • Examples from different impact organizations so you can see how this concept works in practice.​
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7 Steps to Measure Collective Impact

Download our free guide, featuring a 7-step approach to create a data-driven cohort of grantees. Learn how major foundations are building data-driven cohorts:
  • Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, USA
  • Foglia Family Foundation
  • Save The Music Foundation
4-Step Approach to Become a Data-driven Organization
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From program design, to resource allocation, to storytelling for fundraising, data is changing how operators and funders drive impact. But becoming data driven doesn't have to be complex.

This guide will help you:
  • Define goals and track progress
  • Build and implement a strategy around data
  • Learn how to use your data internally and externally
Tell Your Story of Impact with Data

​Combining metrics and stories in one place can help you paint a more powerful picture of your impact. Use this guide to learn:
  • Steps to becoming a data-driven organization
  • Why numbers alone don’t tell a complete story
  • How to collect stories and qualitative data
  • How to tie metrics to stories

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You Have Data, but Are You Data-Driven?
Crafting an Impact Story that Stands Out
Data Analysis is the Bridge Between Insight and Action

Opportunities to Collaborate

We love speaking, writing and reading about data and believe education goes a long way as we try to elevate how the sector measures impact. 

If you feel the same, we'd love to work together! Reach out for partnership opportunities around thought leadership pieces, webinars, speaking engagements, or just a plain old collaborative brainstorm.

Upcoming Events

Conference Session: 
Making a Connection to Communicate Complex Ideas

Speaker(s):
Drew Payne, UpMetrics
TBD, Ford Foundation

When:
Tuesday, October 19th
12:30 - 1:45 PM EST

Where:
Council of Michigan Foundations 49th Annual Conference
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