Let’s talk data!

Practical thinking on data, AI, and decision-making for nonprofit and church leaders. No jargon, no hype - just honest guidance for mission-driven organizations trying to figure out how to use their data better.

Amber Smart 4/20/22 Amber Smart 4/20/22

Part 2: Start with Discovery

Part post two of three in our “What You Need to Create a New Church Data Program” series. We focus on discovery in this post.

Amber Smart 4/6/22 Amber Smart 4/6/22

Part 1: Buy-in from the Beginning

Churches with supportive, invested leaders do really well with taking the next steps on leveraging data as fuel for a growing church. Let’s discuss!

Amber Smart 3/24/22 Amber Smart 3/24/22

Engagement: What It Is, How We Can Measure It, and Why It Matters for Your Church

Buzzwords often have nuance, and engagement is no exception. We recommend your engagement metrics be tied to your specific community, its work and its needs. Let's dive in!

Amber Smart 3/16/22 Amber Smart 3/16/22

Buying Data vs. Finding Engaging Moments for Your Church: Part 2

The “quick fix” of purchasing data may solve one problem, but raises a lot of other questions. So, how do you navigate intentional data use? We have some ideas.

Amber Smart 3/9/22 Amber Smart 3/9/22

Buying Data vs. Finding Engaging Moments for Your Church: Part 1

Where is the ethical line of data use between “helpful for what I actually need” and invasive or inappropriate? So glad you asked. We've got some thoughts.

Amber Smart 3/2/22 Amber Smart 3/2/22

3 Reasons Why You Need a Data Visualization Partner

We asked the folks who know best (our clients!) why our work together matters, and we noticed some common themes in their responses.

Amber Smart 1/31/22 Amber Smart 1/31/22

Mind the Gap: Business Metrics vs Church Metrics

Business and Church: Two Sides of a Similar Coin