What we do

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The Data Storytelling Collective (DSC) maximizes the positive impact of human service nonprofits on the communities they serve • by strengthening how they leverage data via strategy, management, and use • by connecting their data storytellers with a peer learning community. The DSC learning community offers the following benefits to its members.

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Twice a year • identifies individual and organizational strength and growth areas

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Once every fall, winter, and spring • 3-4 hours each, including activities, discussions, and lunch

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Most months without an in-person meeting • 1 hour each, focused on a data storytelling topic

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Informal hangouts twice a year • holiday social in December and summer social in July/August

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Ongoing online forum • channels to discuss topics, ask questions, and share resources

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Monthly one-on-one mentoring • matching mentor strengths with mentee growth areas