Empowering Nonprofits with Data: United Way’s Innovative Approach

Data drives positive outcomes nonprofit organizations just as much as in for-profit enterprises. Nonprofits can leverage data to make a real difference in communities and the lives of individuals.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into an innovative project lead by Stephanie Fritz and Denise Luster at the United Way. Specifically, this project harnesses the power of data to improve the lives of people in the community. Senior Director of Strategic Research and Analytics Stephanie and Chief Strategic Intelligence and Information Officer Denise have been instrumental in forging a unique partnership with the State of Indiana to better understand the needs and outcomes of individuals who use community organization services.

Stephanie and Denise worked on this groundbreaking project for several years and bring a wealth of experience to the table. In this episode they discuss the intricacies of collaborating with nonprofits to gather valuable data and developing a tool that safeguards client information while complying with strict regulations.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How to uncover the benefits of utilizing data-driven methods within the nonprofit sector
• The need for data literacy among organizations supporting disadvantaged communities
• About the obstacles faced when gathering and consolidating data from various origins