W(h)ine About Data
Introducing our podcast, W(h)ine About Data, designed to demystify data and offer professionals an outlet for practical learning in an informal environment! At TCG, we’re educators at heart, but we understand that making sense of troves of information may seem daunting and unrealistic for organizations in the trenches. This podcast is free and a small time commitment – making it great for busy individuals who want to grow their data muscle.
We try to make sport of it all on podcast – where we talk about our two favorite topics, data and wine – and break down even the most daunting data topics into manageable chunks, making them easily digestible and applicable to your everyday work. We’re ready to tackle the topics we know many nonprofit professionals are “whining” about.
We believe knowledge should be accessible to all, regardless of background or expertise. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a curious novice, our series welcomes you with open arms, friendly voices, and a glass of wine.
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Featured Transformers
Our hosts are experts in making data actionable. We’re excited to use this platform to introduce you to more of our TCG team as we rotate our podcast hosts, and welcome special guests.
Denae Green
With over 13 years of service at a mid-size nonprofit, she brings a practitioner lens (the “voice of the listener”). Denae asks thoughtful questions, shares personal experiences, and offers actionable takeaways!
Amanda Lopez
Amanda Lopez is president and founder of TCG so she knows her stuff. She’s passionate about using data to inform decisions and transform organizations. She has the heart of a teacher, and loves sharing her experiences to accelerate impact!
Latest Episodes
Episode 12 – Evaluation 101
On the surface, “evaluation” doesn’t sound fun or exciting. Maybe it even makes you panic! Simply put, an evaluation helps you determine if your organization is accomplishing what you set out to accomplish! This episode breaks down our simple 4-step approach over a glass of wine and some laughs. Episode 12 – Evaluation 101
Episode 11 – Getting SMART with Your Outcomes
Many of you have heard of SMART goals, but when it comes to outcomes and outputs, putting the acronym into practice can be a challenge. Episode 11 – Getting SMART with Your Outcomes
Episode 10 – Outcomes and Outputs
Today’s episode takes us back to the basics as we chat about outcomes and outputs. Our goal is to remove the fancy lingo and help you understand how both of these are needed to reach your organization’s goals for impact. Episode 10 – Outcomes and Outputs
Thank you for making a presentation about data that was approachable! I’ve participated in several workshops on data and measuring impact that were so theoretical that it’s a struggle to identify any practical takeaways. I appreciated your breakdown of data myths and trust and the reminder that the ultimate goal is to turn data into usable information and information into insight.
