Create Practices for Data-Driven Decision-Making
DATA YOU CAN USE
Build Foundational Data and Evaluation Processes
Data collection is a part of every successful program, but how do you turn numbers into actionable insights? With Data You Can Use (DYCU), you’ll explore the tools, strategies, and frameworks to evaluate programs effectively and collaboratively with your organization and those you serve.
By the end of this hands-on session, you’ll confidently bring evaluation strategies, data collection practices and storytelling approaches, customized for your programming, back to your organization.
Topics Covered Include:
The full research and evaluation lifecycle and where your program is situated
How to utilize logic models in your data collection planning process
Inclusive outreach methods and strategies like data disaggregation and community-led interpretation
Tools to define outcomes that evaluate program success
Storytelling best practices to communicate effectively with community members, funders, and program staff
Overcoming challenges in fostering a data-driven culture within your organization
SNAPSHOT
Format: Two virtual sessions with breakouts for group discussions, and team planning time.
Duration: 3-hour sessions each day over a 2-day period.
Audience: Nonprofit professionals and teams seeking to integrate equity into data evaluation and program design – if you use data in your role, this is a course for you.
UPCOMING SESSIONS
DYCU is being evaluated and redesigned to ensure our resources and tools are available to the data community and that our content remains relevant for them.
To participate in this redesign process, fill out our interest form!
I’m excited about people being able to benefit from their own data.
– Sarojani Mohammed, PhD, Capacity Catalyst Executive Director, DYCU Facilitator
