Data & Digital Skills Assessment
Receive valuable insights about your team’s data and digital capabilities.
About the Data & Digital Skills Assessment
The Data & Digital Skills Assessment is a survey paired with an interactive dashboard template, designed to help nonprofit organizations gain a clear understanding of their team's data and digital capabilities. This assessment allows staff members to self-evaluate their proficiency across various essential skills. By exploring the results, organizations will use a customized dashboard that reveals valuable insights into their team’s overall data capacity and informs strategic decision-making.
In today's data-driven world, strong data and digital skills are critical for nonprofits to interpret and use data in meaningful, actionable ways to achieve their missions effectively. This tool helps organizations:
Identify Strengths & Weaknesses: Pinpoint areas where the team excels and areas where additional training or support may be necessary.
Inform Strategic Planning: Tailor professional development initiatives to address specific skill gaps and nurture a data-driven culture.
Optimize Resource Allocation: Make data-informed decisions about staffing, technology investments, and program design.
Foster a Data-Driven Culture: Encourage staff to engage with data and develop the skills needed to leverage it for decision-making and impact measurement.
How to use the tool
To make the most of this tool, organizations should:
Make a copy of the template form and tailor it to their organization's needs.
Share the form with all staff members and encourage participation.
Use the dashboard to identify skill gaps, plan training initiatives, and make informed decisions about resource allocation.