Data-Informed Giving will help participants understand the why behind using data so they can view data as an asset for shaping the next steps instead of simply an obligation that nonprofits have to do to check a box. We will cover the four components of becoming a data-informed organization and work on building competency in each area. We will also give an overview of external evaluation–what it is, how it differs from internal evaluation practices, why it should not be something nonprofit organizations fear, and how both donors and nonprofits can best understand and use external evaluation results to drive program improvement. We will mention that SAVI is available for use on the Grow website but will not provide a walkthrough.

Workshop Objectives:
Participants will understand the four components of becoming a data-informed organization.
Participants will learn how to build competency in each of the 4 areas.
Participants will understand external evaluation.