Data Systems Simplified

Client Spotlight: Data Systems Simplified and The Highland Project A Strategic Partnership for Data-Driven Empowerment Data Systems Simplified is proud to announce a new partnership with The Highland Project (thehighlandproject.org), a coalition of Black women leaders dedicated to creating multi-generational wealth and change for Black communities. Together, we are working to streamline The Highland Project's data systems and provide valuable insights to support their mission. Our goal is to empower their team with the tools and knowledge they need to make informed decisions and drive positive impact. Key areas of focus include: Data Assessment: Conducting a comprehensive review of The Highland Project's existing data infrastructure to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement. Data Support: Providing ongoing assistance with data management, analysis, and reporting to address immediate needs and ensure efficient operations. Data Roadmap: Developing a strategic plan to optimize data systems and enhance decision-making capabilities. Ready to transform your organization's data strategy? Schedule a call with our founder, Triana, to discuss your specific needs and explore how Data Systems Simplified can help: https://lnkd.in/em6MBc6v A special thanks to Elandria Jackson Charles, MPA, the Founder and Chief Joy Officer of Ayoka Partners in Philanthropy (ayokapartners.com), for her invaluable role in connecting us with The Highland Project. Ayoka Partners in Philanthropy empowers Black women leaders to thrive philanthropically without sacrificing their personal well-being. If you are a Black woman leader in search of strategic support, more capacity, and more joy in fundraising, we highly recommend reaching out to Elandria.

Only 1 Week Left! Webinar on Nonprofit Impact Storytelling through Data Visualizations! This is a friendly reminder to register for my upcoming webinar, "Data in Bloom: Visualizing Impact & Outcomes." The webinar takes place Wednesday, May 29th from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM EDT. Don't miss this chance to learn valuable tools to showcase your nonprofit's impact and elevate your storytelling through data visualization. Space is limited, register now! https://lnkd.in/eTzEqXiZ

Didn't get a chance to attend Nonprofit New York's Annual Conference in November? No worries! I'm excited to announce that I'll be presenting the session I did at the conference, "Data in Bloom: Visualizing Impact & Outcomes," in a webinar on Wednesday, May 29th from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM EDT. It is free for Nonprofit New York Members! This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insights and tools to showcase your nonprofit's impact. Register now to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/eTzEqXiZ P.S. Share this post with your fellow nonprofit colleagues who might be interested! #nonprofit #data #impact #webinar #datavisualization #storytelling #NonprofitNewYork

Excited to be joining this informative event. It is free to sign up if you are interested!

Attention evaluation professionals seeking to contribute to racial equity initiatives: The practical guides on Doing Evaluation in Service of Racial Equity by W.K. Kellogg are designed for those aiming to engage in this essential work or gain deeper insights into it. This guide aims to show how to incorporate this core value and alignment into the evaluation practice. Learn more: https://loom.ly/dlex0dA

Excited to be attending this conference! Highly recommended for those using Tableau.

Reflecting on an incredible time at the Whole Girl Education National Conference last week! Feeling truly inspired after reconnecting with current and former colleauges, and hearing from powerhouses like Tina Tchen, Dr. Ruha Benjamin, and Valerie Jarrett. The sessions with organizations such as Girls Who Code and Riley's Way Foundation were thought provoking and provided many ideas I will use in my work. Thank you to Student Leadership Network for hosting such a wonderful event. #NonProfitImpact #nonprofit #nonprofitdata #nonprofitcoach #nonprofitconsultant

This month, 200 human services workers turned out to Albany to demand #JustPay! Our advocacy got us a 3.2% COLA for State-contracted human services workers in the one-house budgets - a major win. However, the budgets were missing Wage Board Legislation, which would help close the pay gap between government and nonprofit human services workers, who make 30% less than government workers for the same work. This legislation would establish a Human Services Wage Board to investigate these pay disparities and produce a report with recommendations on salaries and benefits of human services workers, which will be given to the Governor and Legislature. There’s still time to make your voices heard. Sign up for the #JustPay Social Work Week of Action to call State leaders TODAY and demand Wage Board Legislation in the final budget: https://lnkd.in/eQTm5_bE @Governor Kathy Hochul, @Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Carl Heastie

We signed the Call For Kindness Pledge! We are proud to partner with Riley's Way Foundation to share their Call For Kindness, which offers young changemakers (ages 13-23) the chance to participate in a dynamic Leadership Development Fellowship and win up to $5,000 in funding for a project that inspires kindness and strengthens their local, national, or global communities. Applications close on March 25th, 2024! Up to 40 youth-led projects will be awarded. In addition to the General Category, there will be ten awards focused on Education Equity, three awards in special category, A Kinder World for Animals Award, and one in each of the other special categories: Interfaith Connections and Dance and the Arts. For more info or to join us in signing the pledge, message @rileyswayfoundation or visit CallForKindness.org! #CallForKindness #Fellowship #Kindness #Empathy #Connection #Leadership #YouthLeadership #Community #SpreadKindness #BeKind #RileysWay #RileysWayStyle

This past Friday, March 15th, I had the privilege of leading Data Day at Read Alliance, a fantastic non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating the educational journey of young students through one-on-one literacy tutoring. Data Day aimed to equip Read Alliance staff with the knowledge and tools to effectively manage and utilize data in support of this impactful mission. We kicked off the day with a crucial component: data security. As many of you know, Read Alliance works with sensitive information, and protecting that data is paramount. The Annual Data Security Training started with teaching staff to identify Personally Identifiable Information (PII). We then discussed how to recognize and avoid Phishing & Social Engineering attempts, and reviewed best practices for keeping passwords secure. The afternoon transitioned to empowering staff with hands-on data expertise. I led small group Data Review Meetings with Program Managers. Leveraging the custom dashboards I created specifically for Read Alliance, we conducted in-depth mid-year data reviews. These interactive sessions allowed program staff to not only identify any potential errors or missing data, but also ask questions about the data systems and gain a deeper understanding of how the data is used. By the end of the sessions, program staff left with clear follow-up action items to ensure all information is accurate and up-to-date. Data Day at Read Alliance was a resounding success. By emphasizing data security, fostering open communication, and facilitating collaborative data review, we empowered staff to leverage data as a powerful tool in support of Read Alliance's mission to empower young minds.