Data Impact Journey
Data Impact Journey

Welcome to Data Impact Journey

Knowledge community for data-driven social impact.

Why Data Impact Journey?

Our community unites experienced not-for-profit leaders and data collaboration pioneers to exchange knowledge and best practices, so that we can leverage the power of data to drive positive change and create a more equitable world. Membership is free to anyone working in the social service or not-for-profit sectors.

The Results You'll Get

We’re focused on the skills, methods and ideas that will make a big difference to how we use data to understand, deliver and innovate for social impact.

Here are a few of the things you’ll be able to do as a member of Data Impact Journey:

  • Exchange ideas and best practices with experienced not-for-profit leaders, nurturing your skills in leading change with data.
  • Access a platform for sharing and learning innovative data collaboration techniques.
  • For some organisations, you will be able to join the data sharing and collaboration projects where common datasets are shared across a sector
  • Option to go further on the data impact journey over time with support across governance, analysis and dashboarding, from data specialists.

When You Join Today

When you join Data Impact Journey today, you’ll get access to our:

  • Data for Beginners Course: Take part in the "Data for Beginners" course containing self-paced video content to understand the nuances of data for nonprofit purposes. This is about understanding the role of data in social organisations, and how to start a personal journey of skills and effectiveness to address complex problems.
  • Knowledge Exchange Sessions: Participate in live chat sessions where community members share their experiences of using data for good. These exchanges will offer firsthand tips from other seasoned nonprofit leaders, enhancing your practical knowledge about data-driven change making.
  • Data Impact Journey Resources: Learn about how to guide your organisation to improve its data capability across the 9 dimensions of the Journey, with templates and planning tools to advance the discussion.
  • Lunch & Learn Webinars with Latitude Network: Attend monthly ideas and skills sessions on various topics related to outcomes, data and innovation in the social sector. 
  • Data Collaboration Intro: opt in to learn about how social organisations can better share data between organisations for whole-of-sector impact, in collaboration with the Peak Body for your sector.