Data Tools to Grow Capacity and Improve Decisions

Go beyond basic data access and explore actionable strategies that empower organizations to make informed decisions, strengthen collaborations and create lasting community impact. In today’s philanthropic landscape, data-driven decision-making is essential for maximizing impact and fostering meaningful change. Understanding how to effectively utilize data and build organizational capacity can open up new opportunities for nonprofits, donors and community stakeholders.   

This session will highlight how the Siemer Institute is investing in the potential of children through housing stability while developing trust-based partnerships, improved equity in grantmaking and streamlined grant reporting processes. Learn how adopting similar strategies can help your organization accelerate generational impact, foster more authentic relationships with nonprofits and lead more equitable, results-driven funding efforts

What you’ll take away 

• An introduction to the GROW Platform from the Greater Evansville, IN, area and its capacity-building tools.  
• A curated list of resources designed to help nonprofits and community organizations build capacity and drive impact in their region.  
• The ability to identify key data tools and resources that can be leveraged to enhance community engagement, improve decision-making and advance philanthropic goals.  
• An understanding of the SAVI research initiative hosted by The Polis Center and how it provides data resources to support nonprofits, donors, funders and stakeholders.  

Who should attend 

• Staff responsible for evaluation and learning of community investments; and 
• Staff and leaders interested in how data tools can inform grantmaking strategies.