Location

Northwest Indiana

Industry

Head Start

Need

Propel Program Expansion

Project

Data Insights

Ongoing Data Partnership to Manage, Support, and Understand Impact

The Challenge

Geminus Head Start collects so much data for its federal and state reporting requirements. However, it resides in multiple systems that do not connect. They sought our help to create a customized board report and interactive dashboard that would connect their data systems for easier use with their staff. In addition, they needed our assistance to equip their team with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to understand their data system and results better.

The Solution

Together, we accomplished the following: 

  • Aligned data with program goals and benchmarks
  • Gathered and connected over 20 data sources
  • Created a customized dashboard that visualizes all benchmarks and can filter data across 30+ sites and other key indicators
  • Trained staff on data terms and using the dashboard to make data-informed decisions
  • Identified and made improvements to their data collection process and procedures
  • Developed impact teams to review the data and make program improvement recommendations

The Outcomes

  • Developed a team interactive dashboard around program outcomes.
  • Trained team members to build their capacity for data understanding and management
  • Reviewed and developed data collection and analysis processes
  • Gathered quantitative, qualitative, and internal data; data analysis and draft summary report, needs assessment with designed report, infographic, and data dashboard

TCG helped us focus on understanding the needs and strengths of the counties we serve. They did this by gathering and interpreting key data an talking with different stakeholders to get a better understanding of their current and future needs. We were so pleased with our partnership and committed to working together for the next 5 years!
Karen Carradine

Vice President Head Start

Let's Transform the WorldOver Coffee


Blogs

Tools

Data Informed Tool

Data-Informed Tools

Toolkits address the “why” of data.

Data Informed Tool

Data Dashboard Tools

It is still possible to meet your fundraising goals

Data Informed Tool

Strategic Planning Tools

We’ll work to identify the key stakeholders to inform your planning process.

Data Informed Tool

Evaluation Tools

How effective is your program? Is it working as intended?

Data Informed Tool

Fundraising Tools

With simple, practical tools, your team can diversify funding streams.

Data Informed Tool

Coalition Tools

Is your issue bigger than one organization can handle? A coalition may be the answer!