Workshops
About the Building Data Capacity Workshop Series
Over four weeks, this four-part series of interactive workshops are designed for nonprofits looking to enhance their ability to collect, manage, and use data effectively. The workshops are based on the Data Capacity Compass, a toolkit developed through three years of collaboration with nonprofits across Canada.
Each workshop will focus on one to two tools from the toolkit, providing an interactive opportunity to translate concepts to action with guidance from our expert facilitators and in collaboration with peers in the sector. It is recommended to attend all four workshops as concepts build on each other week to week.
These workshops are open to anyone from your organization, though staff who have good strategic understanding of their organization and programming and/or interact with their organization’s data systems or reporting mechanisms will likely get the most use from the content.
Register for Upcoming workshop series
The next workshop series runs from March 5, 2026 though March 26, 2026. All sessions take place on Thursdays from 1:30–3:00 pm ET on Microsoft Teams.
Please register for each session you plan to attend. We recommend attending the full series, as each session builds on the last.
Session 1 – Setting the Foundation for Impact Measurement
Examine your organization’s mission and activities to identify critical questions and the data needed to support decision making and communicate your impact.
📅 Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 1:30–3:00 pm ET
Session 2 – Understanding Your Current Data Landscape
Review your organization’s current data assets and map processes to identify strengths, gaps, and areas for improvement.
📅 Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 1:30–3:00 pm ET
Session 3 – Establishing Project and Data Governance
Clarify decision-making roles, responsibilities, and standards to strengthen both project execution and data use across your organization.
📅 Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 1:30–3:00 pm ET
Session 4 – Choosing the Right System and Preparing for Change
Define your data system’s goals and scope, and develop a change management strategy to support organizational transformation.
📅 Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 1:30–3:00 pm ET
COMING SOON | DATA PRIVACY WORKSHOP
We will be hosting a Data Privacy Workshop on April 23, 2026, designed for organizations looking to strengthen their data privacy and security. The session will offer practical guidance on safeguarding sensitive information and aligning internal practices with privacy laws.
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Data Capacity Workshop Content
These workshops and the accompanying toolkit were developed from three years of working directly with nonprofits across Canada through the Practitioner Data Initiative (PDI). This four part workshop series and the accompanying 8 tools seeks to equip nonprofits with the tools and knowledge to effectively collect, manage, and utilize data to demonstrate their impact.
Workshop 1: Setting the Foundation for Impact Measurement
Examining your organization’s mission and activities to identify critical questions and associated data to support decision making and the communication of your impact.
Associated tools: Impact Story & Learning Agenda
Workshop 2: Understanding your Current Data Landscape
Review your organization's current data assets and map processes to identify strengths, gaps, and areas for improvement.
Associated tools: Data Inventory & Business Process Mapping
Workshop 3: Establishing Project and Data Governance
Clarify decision-making roles, responsibilities, and standards to strengthen both project execution and data use across the organization.
Associated tools: Data Governance Tool & Project Governance Guide
Workshop 4: Choosing the Right System and Preparing for Change
Define your data system's goals and scope, and develop a change management strategy to support organizational transformation.
Associated tools: Data Systems Requirements & Change Management Toolkit