Conversations about data and leadership at mission-driven organizations with practical insights into the intersection of non-profit mission, strategy, and data.
13. Building and Executing a Data Strategy as a Chief Data Officer - Olivia Kew-Fickus
In this episode of Making Data Matter, we are joined by Olivia Kew-Fickus - Chief Data Officer at Vanderbilt University.
This conversation offers you insights about:
What does a Chief Data Officer do?
How do you form a data strategy for your organization?
Managing the complexities of systems in higher education
Collecting data to measure student outcomes
and more.
Olivia Kew-Fickus | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-kew-fickus-53aa3023/)
5 Nov 2024
12. Collaboration in non-profit health care data - Jessi Smith
In this episode of Making Data Matter, we are joined by Jessi Smith - Business Intelligence Manager at CareOregon.
This conversation offers you insights about:
Data cloud migration wins and roadblocks
Managing Expectations with stakeholders
All the moving pieces required for successful data governance
and more.
Jessi Smith (she/her) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcsmithica/)
CareOregon - Home (https://careoregon.org/)
22 Oct 2024
11. Increasing capacity in HBCUs with Data and Analytics - Phillip Wallace
In this episode of Making Data Matter we sit down with Phillip Wallace - Director of Knowledge Management at UNCF (United Negro College Fund).
We shared a ton of laughs as Phillip offered his insights for you into
- How data is used to increase impact in Higher Ed
- The role of Qualitative and Quantitative Analytics
- The different functions or personas of a data professional
- The similarities between preaching and data analytics
- and more.
Phillip Wallace | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-wallace-3360427/)
United Negro College Fund Home Page - UNCF (https://uncf.org/)
26 Sept 2024
10. Designing Data for humans, creativity, and storytelling - Matt Brodie
In this episode, we sit down with guest Matt Brodie - Data Storyteller at Power to Change
You will gain insights into:
How to apply design thinking to data work.
What are ways you can bring art and creativity to technology.
Why you should integrate different disciplines into your data thinking.
How to design data tools with human experience in mind.
and more.
Matt Brodie | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattabrodie/)
Power to Change (https://p2c.com/students/)
11 Sept 2024
9. Decentralizing data and using finance to drive impact - Matt Benford
In this episode, we sit down with guest Matt Benford - CFO at Community Action Partnership Sonoma County
You will gain insights into:
How finance drives impact in community services
Ways to build trust when decentralizing data and responsibility.
How to lead with curiosity
Integrating finance, data, and strategy in non-profit work.
and more.
Matt Benford | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattbenford/)
Sonoma CAN (https://www.capsonoma.org/)
29 Aug 2024
8. How to build a data culture that feeds your soul and mission - Emily Hicks-Rotella
In this episode, we sit down with guest Emily Hicks-Rotella - Data & Technology Strategist at Make Tech Work For You
You will gain insights into:
How to understand and develop a data culture at your non-profit.
What are key principles for adult learning tech and data
How to approach program evaluation and data with humility and courage
Practical ways to develop a Data Tech role at your organization
and more.
Emily Hicks-Rotella | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-hicks-rotella-0b99a04/)
Make Tech Work For You (https://www.maketechworkforyou.com/)
15 Aug 2024
7. Making 1% improvements with data to change lives - Sam Elliott
In this episode, we sit down with guest Sam Elliott - Director, Data and Analytics at Calgary Homeless Foundation
You will gain insights into:
Innovating with data to improve real people's lives
Navigating the challenges of data collection and data management for various programs and services
How to measure progress and KPIs for serving people experiencing homelessness.
How to increase the maturity of data in an organization that's ready to be data-driven
and more.
Sam Elliott | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samelliott2/)
Calgary Homeless (https://www.calgaryhomeless.com/)
2 Aug 2024
6. Cohorts and Bootcamps - Learning and growing with data this summer
In this episode Troy and I share about two different data learning experiences we've been a part of. Troy in a technical bootcamp and Sawyer with a data leadership cohort.
We discuss:
Tech stacks, open source tools, and big data
Learning experiences and methods
Leadership vs. individual contributor problems and challenges
and more.
Technical and Strategic Data Leader cohort. (https://thedatashop.co/leader)
Join the (https://www.dataexpert.io/)DataExpert.io (http://DataExpert.io) Academy (https://www.dataexpert.io/)
9 Jul 2024
5. How to get leadership to notice you and practical tips for measuring success.
No guest interview today - A solo Episode with Sawyer. This is an audio recording of a recent presentation from a Linkedin Webinar.
You can find the video version of this presentation here. (https://www.linkedin.com/events/measuringsuccessfordatateams7211743040254746628/theater/)
In this episode covers:
Why is measuring success for data teams so hard?
What are the consequences of doing this poorly?
What are the results when data teams do define and measure their success?
A practical framework for defining success metrics.
Tactical tips for designing metrics
Examples of how this works in practice.
Sawyer P. Nyquist | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sawyernyquist/)
19 Jun 2024
4. - How to design and build a data architecture for maximum impact - James Serra
In this episode, we sit down with guest James Serra - Technical Data Architect at Microsoft.
We discuss:
What is a data architecture and what purpose does it serve in an organization?
History of data architecture, data technologies, and how some things haven't changed.
How to decide on a data architecture based on the size and maturity of your organization.
Data Mesh, decentralization vs centralization, and picking and choosing the best pieces for your data architecture.
and more.
James Serra | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesserra/)
James Serra's Blog (https://www.jamesserra.com/)
5 Jun 2024
3. Avoiding vanity metrics, making decisions, and driving outcomes with marketing data - Josh Burns
In this episode, we sit down with guest Josh Burns - Founder and CEO of Spark Collective - a Digital Marketing agency for nonprofits.
We discuss:
Why marketing matters for nonprofits
How do you make data-driven decisions about marketing?
What are some fundamental marketing best practices for nonprofits?
How do you decide which metrics to track in your marketing campaigns?
and more.
Josh Burns | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshburns-spark/)
Spark Collective (https://www.sparkcollective.net/)
22 May 2024
2. Data and Digital Transformation in the Northern Woods of Michigan - Jim Bennett
In this episode, we sit down with guest Jim Bennett - Director of Business Operations and Technology at Camp Barakel.
We discuss:
Jim's background in enterprise consulting and how he ended up at a small camp in Northern Michigan
How Jim has tackled strategic digital transformations for a historically low-tech organization.
What skills are needed to be successful in data and consulting
How Jim took a risk hiring an early career Sawyer.
and more.
Jim Bennett | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbennett68/)
Camp Barakel (https://www.campbarakel.org/home)
8 May 2024
1. How Data & AI are changing Healthcare for good - Joe Squire
In this episode, we sit down with guest Joe Squire - Director of Analytics & Data Science at UPMC.
We discuss:
How Joe transitioned into data after beginning his career as a nurse.
Partnership with business areas to improve and align outcomes.
Uses and adoption of AI among data professionals.
Ways AI can improve healthcare access and outcomes for patients,
and more.
Joe's LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-squire/)
1 May 2024
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