Upstream
Upstream
Upstream is a conversation about new approaches, promising findings, and the people who make this work possible. In each episode, we bring together researchers and change-makers to talk about what’s working, what’s exciting, and where we go from here.
Collective learning powers our partnerships across Civic Engagement, Education, Arts & Culture, and Greenspaces. We know that we alone cannot solve the issues we are addressing, so we seek out evidence, expertise, and collaboration from others to help drive our work. Upstream puts those voices at the forefront, allowing you to hear how organizations and individuals around the region are making an impact.
Change is brewing: How nonprofits are turning data into action
For nonprofit organizations, understanding data can lead to impactful results. Take for example DACAMERA(opens in new window), which leveraged evaluation strategies to reinvigorate its data practices, including establishing a staff "Data Team," strengthening patron surveys, creating a data dashboard, and deepening evaluation of the impact of its educational programs.
The organization didn’t make this shift alone—it learned how to collect, understand, and use data through the United Way of Greater Houston’s Coffee & Quality program(opens in new window), a learning community that helps nonprofits demystify data. In the next episode of Upstream, experts will unpack how the program is changing nonprofit behaviors, allowing them to shift their perspectives on data from reporting-based metrics to organizational strategic thinking.
Houston Endowment Evaluation Officer Robiel Abraha will moderate the conversation with guests including:
- Jessica Davison, United Way of Greater Houston, Assistant Vice President, Strategy, Learning & Analytics
- Daniel Potter, Kinder Institute, Director - Houston Population Research Center
- Lindsey White, United Way of Galveston, Executive Director
- Sarah Brown, DACAMERA, Director of Institutional Giving
Upstream airs Monday, June 22, from 12-1 p.m. Sign up and submit questions to our panelists.
