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Step-by-Step Guide on What Data to Collect

This guide provides organizations with an introduction to the process of defining key questions to inform data collection.

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Advanced
Provided By
Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies
Topics
Strategy

Overview

Before collecting data, it is important to clarify what information that data will provide, and how someone can use that data. Start by asking specific questions guided by your organization’s strategic plan and mission.

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