We build hands-on data skills inside nonprofit organizations — working directly with staff to develop their ability to track, analyze, and communicate program data. This Sankey chart is an example of what becomes possible when a team learns to see their own data clearly.

The Concept

Consider a workforce development program that collects detailed data on participant pathways but has no way to make sense of it internally. A training engagement starts by meeting your team where they are — then building the skills to turn raw program data into insight.

The Sample Solution

In this demonstration, we created a Sankey bump chart visualization that shows:

• Participant flow through different program stages over time
• Pathways colors based on Hokusai’s “Great Wave off Kanagawa” for emphasis of the appearance of a wave:
  • Light Steel Blue: Initial Assessment
  • Royal Blue: Job Placement
  • Deep Sea Blue: Career Counseling and related pathways
  • Pale Turquoise: Digital Skills
• Participant counts at the beginning and end of each pathway

What Your Team Will Be Able to Do

• Pull and organize program data without outside help
• Identify patterns and bottlenecks in your own programs
• Build visualizations that communicate participant journeys to funders
• Make real-time decisions based on data your team understands

Why This Approach Works

Skills built through hands-on training stay with your organization long after the engagement ends. We don’t just show your team what good data looks like — we teach them how to produce it themselves.

Ready to Tell Your Story?

Training engagements are tailored to your team’s current skill level and your organization’s data systems.

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This example demonstrates one of many visualization techniques we could use to help nonprofits communicate their impact effectively. The visualization uses simulated data to illustrate the concept.