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Shifting Power Dynamics: Are We Ready to Share?
Learn to Listen and Listen to Learn– and Why it Matters
Shifting the Upside-Down Nature of Data-Use in the Social Sector
Questions: A Powerful Tool to Learning
Data Practices & Elevating the Voices of Lived Experiences
Racial Injustice & COVID-19 – Inform Your Actions
ResultsLab
ResultsLab delivers the data mindset, skill set, and tool set established nonprofits need for programmatic success.
Client Shout-Out: 2021 marks the 100 year anniversary for United Way of Pierce County (UWPC). Since 1921, they have been bringing people from different walks of life together to improve conditions for children, families and individuals, and leading change by breaking the cycle of poverty in Pierce County.
It's been exciting to be a part of UWPC's data journey, and we're so inspired by their focus on equitable data informed decision making.
"We want to provide the tools and processes that allow our employment and financial coaches to not just collect data, but also use the data to better support their clients," says Mandy Lee, Director of Family Stability Initiatives.
#ImpactManager #dataequity #datainformed #socialimpact
Don't miss this great opportunity by Community First Foundation!
They will also be hosting a webinar on Friday, 9/10 for those interested in learning more about the grant and application process. https://communityfirstfoundation.org/event-post/webinar-for-helping-each-other-thrive-grant-opportunity/
If you'd like to learn more about evolving your organization’s data practices to be more integrated with and representative of the community you serve, let's connect!
#inclusivedata #community #socialimpact #communityengagement
"...funding, if available, primarily supports large, high-profile NGOs, whereas those organizing at the community level do not have nearly enough access to resources."
Read more on why we should be increasing the share of #grassroots organizations in grantmaking portfolios: https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/commentary-and-opinion/funding-the-frontlines-the-value-of-supporting-grassroots-organizing
#philanthropy #socialimpact #fundingthefrontlines
"There are a lot of great things about ResultsLab, but one of the things I appreciate most is the team and workplace culture. I’m surrounded (virtually) by coworkers who are motivated and engaged, with a strong sense of camaraderie around the work we are doing."
Read more about Lindsay Nason, what she's learned throughout her career journey, and some of the things she does for fun outside of work.
#MeetTheTeam #socialimpact #learningculture
https://www.resultslab.org/meet-the-team-lindsay-nason/
HIRING NOW. We are looking for a Digital Community Coordinator and Impact Consultant to join the team.
Apply today (or help us spread the word and share with your networks)!
For more information on these exciting opportunities visit: https://resultslab.org/careers/
#hiring #joinourteam
Nonprofits want to build evidence and evaluate "to improve performance and to verify intended impact," but funding for that evidence building isn't keeping pace.
"Funders play a critical role in promoting a culture of learning and evidence building in the social sector"
Read more on 5 ways that funders can help create a new normal for evidence building: https://investinresults.org/chapter/new-normal-evidence-building.html
#evidencebuilding #cultureoflearning #continuousimprovement
Back with another #MeettheTeam! We are endlessly impressed by Kerry's breadth and depth of diverse skills & hobbies.
Read more about his side gig, recent travels, and his inspiration for #capacitybuilding in the #nonprofit sector: https://www.resultslab.org/meet-the-team-kerry-kozuki/
What context is missing from your data dashboards?
Accompany the high-quality visuals in your dashboard with text to tell a more complete story.
https://stephanieevergreen.com/problem-with-dashboards/
#datavisualization #dashboards #dashboarddesign #datadrivendecisions
Back with another #MeetTheTeam!
Read what inspires Bonnie, Senior Consultant at ResultsLab, to help organizations develop their evaluation and data use practices, and her drive to capture the real stories and the real people behind the data.
https://www.resultslab.org/meet-the-team-resultslab-senior-consultant-bonnie-hernandez/
#CommunityVoice #impactmeasurement #datastorytelling
"One example of how measurement and data can have a direct influence on human well-being" https://ssir.org/articles/entry/social_progresss_true_metric_compared_to_what
#socialimpact #continuouslearning #impactmeasurement