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Data doing good.
Where art meets data: A designer’s approach to bringing facts and figures to life
With decades of experience, Jodi Wolfe brings data and narratives to life through thoughtful, creative design.
How evaluation at Aaniiih Nakoda College is strengthening land, culture, and community
Through our work with Aaniiih Nakoda College, we’re seeing how the Buffalo and Water Centers are making a difference for students and the community, while honoring Indigenous culture and connection to the land.
Native communities are breaking the silence on elder abuse and mistreatment
Elder abuse is a hidden crisis — especially in Native communities where elders are deeply respected as cultural anchors.
Move beyond manual reporting with integrated form tools
Streamline data collection, reduce errors, and create a better experience for your users. We break down four options CDFIs and nonprofits can consider — plus tips for getting started.
Becoming a doula: A researcher’s path to person-centered care
Meet Jackie Carter, associate research director at Sweet Grass and trained birth doula, whose path into doula work reflects her deep commitment to community, care, and equity.
Takeaways from the 10th Annual Native CDFI Capital Access Convening
Key takeaways from the Capital Access Convening, where resilience, innovation, and community impact took center stage. Learn how Native CDFIs are collaborating, adapting, and leading change in their communities.
A beginner’s guide to marketing for mission-driven organizations
Sharing your story with clarity and heart can help build real connection, inspire action, and drive the change you’re working toward.
Native nonprofits deserve tech partners who truly understand their work
We share what to look for in a true tech partner who respects your values, builds for your reality, and grows with your work.
What philanthropy can learn from Indigenous funders
Mainstream philanthropy often operates on control and oversight. Indigenous leaders are showing a different way — one rooted in trust and cultural vitality.
Four Bands Community Fund uses data to transform Indigenous finance
Blending data with deep community knowledge, Four Bands is reshaping what lending looks like on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation.
5 essentials for an ethical and effective food sovereignty study
Community-led food studies grounded in Indigenous knowledge can restore cultural practices and strengthen local economies.
How to prove your nonprofit makes a difference
In this rapidly changing political landscape, nonprofits must measure their impact and effectively communicate their value through data-driven storytelling.