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The Crucial Role of Data in Non-profit Grant Funding

In this episode, I'm diving deep into why data collection and tracking are absolute game-changers for non-profit organizations, especially when it comes to snagging those crucial grant funds. I'm all about getting the full picture, which means not just crunching numbers but also capturing those heartwarming stories that truly showcase our impact.

I'll walk you through a handy five-question guide to evaluate your current data practices, because let's face it, we can always level up.

From day one, I'm all about data – using it to back up our relevance, measure our progress, and guide our decisions at every turn. We'll also chat about how to navigate those pesky constraints in data collection and even how to weave stories seamlessly into our data narrative. Plus, we'll explore techniques for tracking trends and spotting behavior change.

Stick around as we cover data-driven goodness from start to finish!

00:00 Introduction and Webinar Recap

00:48 The Importance of Data in Grant Applications

01:41 The Role of Data in Nonprofit Operations

02:01 When and How to Start Collecting Data

02:57 The ROI Framework and Data

04:01 Understanding Internal and External Data

04:26 Quantitative vs Qualitative Data

05:51 Challenges in Data Collection and Creative Solutions

08:24 Using Data to Inform Programs and Engage Stakeholders

08:42 Five Questions to Evaluate Your Data Collection

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