Resources

Learn how to improve your data practices, make informed decisions, and enhance your impact.

Welcome to The Data Coach!
Learn about our services, our approach, and what to expect in the coming year.
I tried DataCamp. Here's how it went.
I tried taking an online course with DataCamp. Here are the pros and cons of the experience.
Define your concepts for evaluation success
A lesson for nonprofit leaders on the importance of operationalizing concepts for evaluation success.
AI chat box vs. Google search: What's the difference?
What nonprofits should know about the differences between Google searches and AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude.
Nonprofit Data Strategy: What It Is and Why Your Organization Needs One
Learn what a data strategy is, why it's important for nonprofits to have, and the process for developing an appropriate strategy for your organization.
Starting a strategic planning process? Hire a data strategist immediately
Tips for hiring a data expert for your next strategic planning process.

Upcoming Events

July 8th, 2026, 11AM MST
Building a Data Strategy

Come join us for a free webinar on July 18th where we'll cover: 1) The root causes of why so many nonprofits end up collecting way more data than they need. 2) How to use existing documents, like strategic plans, logic models, and theories of change, to identify what data points are most essential for your team and organization to track your progress. 3) How to create a data inventory, which is a critical document to help keep your data and your team organized 4) How to make a plan to collect essential data that may be missing from your current inventory Looking forward to seeing you there!

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August 21st, 2026, 9:30AM-11:30AM MST
Office Hours for Nonprofit Professionals

Free 30-minute 1:1 sessions for nonprofit professionals who need help figuring out data, strategy, or operations challenges. Reserve your slot using the link below. Hope to see you there!

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August 7th, 2026, 9:30AM-11:30AM MST
Office Hours for Nonprofit Professionals

Free 30-minute 1:1 sessions for nonprofit professionals who need help figuring out data, strategy, or operations challenges. Reserve your slot using the link below. Hope to see you there!

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