Let's Talk Data. / Changemakers

Ding. Sidekick leveled up.

The Highlights You've probably noticed some big improvements if you've been using our smart data assistant, Sidekick. Here's what’s new:

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Healthy Diagnostics: Recapping NACCHO360

I could not be more energized coming back from time with our health partners at NACCHO360 in Detroit.

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Empowering Change Through Data: The Indian River Community Foundation's Path to Community Transformation

In the world of community development, the need for informed decision-making is paramount. For the Indian River Community Foundation (IRCF), the journey towards enhancing community impact through data-driven initiatives has reshaped their approach to philanthropy. By implementing the …

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Generative AI will democratize data for Changemakers

Few things have been as rewarding for our team as hearing stories like San Francisco's efforts toward VisionZero, KABOOM!’s recognition at the White House, or seeing familiar faces in the New York Times: Fort Worth and San Antonio.

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Seeing 20/20: How Indiana Makes Clear Investments into Affordable Housing

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If you only had $30 to spend at a grocery store, what would you buy to get the most out of your limited resources? Maybe you’d buy some protein, some rice, a handful of produce, and a half gallon of milk. If there was room, maybe you could splurge on a treat for your children. Regardl …

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How CRAIG 1300™ Can Help Your Organization Win Federal Grants

In a dream world, if money were no object, how would you improve your community?

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Generating Affordable Housing Insights for the State of Nebraska

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The Ask When the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA) approached our team, they were at a crossroads. Data tables living on the website were freely available for nonprofit housing organizations, developers and local community stakeholders to sift through, but the clunky number …

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The People Behind the Data

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Better data means bigger wins: Wauconda Fire District receives $1.2 million with the help of Fire Performance data

Setting yourself apart from every other grant applicant is getting more and more difficult. Especially in the fire service industry. While data and hard numbers go a long way to make your case, community data offers another, deeper lens into the lives we work every day to protect.

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Navigating Vaccine Hesitancy in Kansas City

Imagine waking up one morning after years of serving the public dutifully to find protestors outside your house calling you a traitor, a despot, a fascist, or worse. Imagine needing armed escorts to walk to your car after work, or seeing your children’s personal information splashed a …

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Four Ways Press™ Dashboards Can Help Launch Your Next Big Idea

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Initially, mySidewalk customers come to us with a pressing problem. Maybe two. And often, our suite of easy-access tools quickly provides a solution to those problems. Though, here's the thing– there is so much more that comes after those initial problems are solved. Consistently usin …

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A Complete Picture of Health: Introducing the80

80% of what makes us healthy or unhealthy happens outside of the doctor’s office and in our neighborhoods and greater enviornment. COVID-19 placed a spotlight on health inequities and the critical role Community Health Workers play in helping members navigate numerous systems of care …

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Data-Powered Advocacy: The Vitalyst Health Data Dashboard Story

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Holyoke Medical Center CHNA Paints Powerful Picture of Community Needs

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City of Dayton launches interactive Opportunity Zone dashboard

The City of Dayton is launching a new, interactive dashboard highlighting the city's Opportunity Zones. The dashboard will allow entrepreneurs, developers, and investors to learn about Dayton's Opportunity Zones, including their locations and community assets.

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