Analytics

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12/10/23

Talking Metrics, Part I: Let’s Break Down the Buzzword

This blog post is dedicated to a trendy word in the social sector, “metrics.”

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12/10/23

Conducting a Data Audit

This is the final blog in a three part series on how you, as a nonprofit leader or contributor, can maximize your organization’s existing data assets.

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12/10/23

Create Your Organization’s Learning Agenda

This is the second in a three part series on how you, as a nonprofit leader or contributor, can maximize your organization’s existing data assets.

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12/10/23

Build Your Team’s Data Literacy

I’ve found that these are common feelings among nonprofit staff, managers, and leaders. However, data doesn’t have to be intimidating. After working with nonprofits and social enterprises of all sizes, I’ve seen that even the smallest and most budget-constrained organizations can use data in useful ways.

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12/5/23

Less is More: When to stop qualitative data collection and start analysis

If you find yourself wrestling with the impulse to always collect more data, try analyzing data as you go.

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4/25/23

Can ChatGPT be used for quantitative research? 

By now, we have probably all heard something about AI, or artificial intelligence. Lately, it seems like AI is being mentioned everywhere…

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11/10/21

Examining The New Way The 2020 Census Asked About Race

We explore what this change means for data collection and what other adjustments we might expect in the future.

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3/16/21

What if the US Senate was a survey sample?

Jim pretends the 2021 US Senate was a survey sample to demonstrate how unrepresentative the body is of the country’s demographics.

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1/28/21

Systemic Inequity in Our Communities

Using the ESRI Racial Equity GIS Hub, Andrew shares a few examples of what systemic inequity might actually look like in your community.

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12/8/20

How to Use Empathy Maps: A Fictional Case Study

In part two of her blog on empathy maps, Molly provides a (fictional) case study to illustrate the concept.

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