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Data For Good: Maximize Program Effectiveness Make Data-Driven Decisions Improve Transparency and Impact
Unlock the Power of Data to Drive Meaningful Change
Are you passionate about making a difference, but struggle to measure the impact of your work? Do you wrestle with demonstrating to others the outcomes of your organization’s efforts? In Data for Good, Patricia Steele proposes a method to harness the power of data to reshape your nonprofit, educational institution, or social impact business into a dynamic force for positive change.
In Data for Good, the author shares a framework for transforming your organization through evaluation, learning, and action. Drawing on years of experience working with philanthropy, nonprofits, educational institutions, and social impact businesses to maximize their effectiveness, Steele shares Insight Edge™ —a powerful process to make data-driven decisions, improve transparency, and amplify your outcomes.
This isn't just another dry book about data and spreadsheets. It's about the human beings behind the numbers—the lives you're changing and the communities you serve. Through practical and implementable guidance, you'll discover how
Develop a clear roadmap for understanding your impactGather meaningful data that could drive real-world resultsTransform overwhelming information into actionable insightsFoster a culture of continuous learning and improvementMake strategic decisions to maximize your impactWhether you're a seasoned leader or just starting your journey in the world of social impact, Data for Good will empower you to harness the transformative power of data. You'll learn to turn information into inspiration, metrics into meaningful change, and passion into measurable progress.
Are you ready to unlock your organization's full potential and create lasting, positive change? Open these pages and embark on a journey that will revolutionize the way you approach your mission. It's time to use Data for Good.
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Patricia Steele, PhD, is a speaker, writer, and research consultant who focuses on addressing real-world challenges in college access and student success.
Driven by the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to discover their potential, Steele specializes in understanding the needs of college students and expanding educational and employment opportunities for marginalized and disadvantaged youth and adults.
In 2010, she founded Higher Ed Insight, a research and strategy firm that believes education is a transformative force to create a more equitable society. Today, she serves as the company's principal and leads a team of passionate applied researchers and evaluators who specialize in work that catalyzes meaningful change in the higher education and workforce development sectors.
Are you passionate about making a difference, but struggle to measure the impact of your work? Do you wrestle with demonstrating to others the outcomes of your organization’s efforts? In Data for Good, Patricia Steele proposes a method to harness the power of data to reshape your nonprofit, educational institution, or social impact business into a dynamic force for positive change.
In Data for Good, the author shares a framework for transforming your organization through evaluation, learning, and action. Drawing on years of experience working with philanthropy, nonprofits, educational institutions, and social impact businesses to maximize their effectiveness, Steele shares Insight Edge™ —a powerful process to make data-driven decisions, improve transparency, and amplify your outcomes.
This isn't just another dry book about data and spreadsheets. It's about the human beings behind the numbers—the lives you're changing and the communities you serve. Through practical and implementable guidance, you'll discover how
Develop a clear roadmap for understanding your impactGather meaningful data that could drive real-world resultsTransform overwhelming information into actionable insightsFoster a culture of continuous learning and improvementMake strategic decisions to maximize your impactWhether you're a seasoned leader or just starting your journey in the world of social impact, Data for Good will empower you to harness the transformative power of data. You'll learn to turn information into inspiration, metrics into meaningful change, and passion into measurable progress.
Are you ready to unlock your organization's full potential and create lasting, positive change? Open these pages and embark on a journey that will revolutionize the way you approach your mission. It's time to use Data for Good.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Patricia Steele, PhD, is a speaker, writer, and research consultant who focuses on addressing real-world challenges in college access and student success.
Driven by the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to discover their potential, Steele specializes in understanding the needs of college students and expanding educational and employment opportunities for marginalized and disadvantaged youth and adults.
In 2010, she founded Higher Ed Insight, a research and strategy firm that believes education is a transformative force to create a more equitable society. Today, she serves as the company's principal and leads a team of passionate applied researchers and evaluators who specialize in work that catalyzes meaningful change in the higher education and workforce development sectors.
116 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 15, 2025
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