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Expert perspectives on data strategy, AI automation, and the future of impact reporting.

Impact Weekly - From Numbers to Narratives: Proving Impact in 2026
13 February 2026Impact Weekly
Impact Weekly - From Numbers to Narratives: Proving Impact in 2026

To stay ahead, organisations are realising that data hygiene isn't just a back office task, it's a strategic fundraising asset.

Impact Weekly: Mapping Hidden Needs & AI Grant Writing
13 January 2026Impact Weekly
Impact Weekly: Mapping Hidden Needs & AI Grant Writing

Discover how mapping data reveals service gaps, why address standardisation saves donor relationships, and an AI tool to streamline grant proposals.

Impact Weekly: Living Data & Continuous Impact
5 January 2026Impact Weekly
Impact Weekly: Living Data & Continuous Impact

Discover 'scrollytelling' for dynamic reports, the 'Merge, Don't Delete' rule for duplicates, and the shift to continuous, real-time impact reporting.

Impact Weekly: Scrollytelling & Live Dashboards
15 December 2025Impact Weekly
Impact Weekly: Scrollytelling & Live Dashboards

Discover the power of 'scrollytelling' for impact reports, the 'Dropdown Discipline' for cleaner data, and how to turn spreadsheets into live maps with Looker Studio.

Impact Weekly: The "PDF" is Dead - Data Experience
9 December 2025Impact Weekly
Impact Weekly: The "PDF" is Dead - Data Experience

Static PDFs are out. Discover the power of "living" impact reports, a simple protocol to stop data duplicates, and an AI tool for better grant proposals.

Impact Weekly: Giving Tuesday 2025 - Data Stewardship
3 December 2025Impact Weekly
Impact Weekly: Giving Tuesday 2025 - Data Stewardship

Giving Tuesday is over. Now the real work begins. Learn about data stewardship, visualization with waffle charts, and the crucial 'GT2025_Acquisition' tag.

Impact Weekly: From Compliance to Confidence
26 November 2025Strategy
Impact Weekly: From Compliance to Confidence

Data is no longer just a 'compliance tax.' Discover how transparency and outcome tracking are becoming the primary drivers of funding, and learn a quick strategy to fix your messy geographic data.

Why Excel is Holding Your not-for-profit Back
19 November 2025Technology
Why Excel is Holding Your not-for-profit Back

Spreadsheets are great for calculation, but terrible for collaboration. Learn why moving to a proper data model can save your team 10+ hours a week.

The Art of Storytelling with Data
12 November 2025Communication
The Art of Storytelling with Data

Numbers alone don't move hearts. Learn how to weave your impact metrics into a compelling narrative that inspires donors to give.