Data is King Workshop

Unlock Your Nonprofit’s Hidden Potential by Seeing Through the Data Lens

Are you ready to transform how your organization thinks about data?
Too often, data is seen as intimidating, confusing, or only for “big” nonprofits. The Data is King workshop is designed to change that—helping you and your team break through old paradigms, overcome “data fear,” and discover how the right information can become your most valuable asset.

Led by Michael Garrett—trusted nonprofit leader, corporate efficiency expert, and founder of Trusted World—this hands-on session will give you practical, actionable tools to make data work for you, not against you.

Workshop Benefits:

  • Demystify data—see it as a tool, not a burden

  • Learn how to measure what matters most

  • Turn numbers into stories and action

  • Build confidence and clarity in decision-making

  • Get a personalized review of your organization’s data, with insights and recommendations from Michael, leveraging his years of experience and advanced technology-driven approach

Workshop Outline

1. Breaking the Data Paradigm

  • Common myths & fears about data in nonprofits

  • Why “I’m not a numbers person” is a mindset, not a reality

  • The new data landscape: big and small organizations alike

2. Data as a Lens, Not a Labyrinth

  • How to spot what matters in the sea of numbers

  • Simple frameworks for understanding and using data

  • Shifting from guessing to knowing

3. What to Measure (and What Not To)

  • Identifying the metrics that move your mission

  • Real-world examples from Trusted World and beyond

  • Avoiding “vanity metrics” traps

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4. Turning Insights into Action

  • From spreadsheet to strategy: making your data useful

  • How to share data with your board, donors, and team

  • Using dashboards and visual tools for instant clarity

5. The Data Review (Your Custom Consultation)

  • Submit your organization’s data ahead of time

  • During the workshop, Michael will provide live, tailored feedback

  • Receive actionable recommendations for immediate improvement

  • Learn how cutting-edge tools and technology can amplify your impact

6. Building Your Data Culture

  • Making data part of your organization’s DNA

  • Tips for getting your team engaged (no matter their skill level)

  • Steps for sustaining progress after the workshop

Who Should Attend?

  • Nonprofit leaders, board members, and staff at any comfort level with data

  • Organizations looking to increase their impact, efficiency, and transparency

  • Anyone tired of “flying blind” and ready for smarter decision-making

Group Size & Hosting Information

The Data is King workshop works best in a collaborative, small-group setting of about 10 nonprofits. This size allows for meaningful interaction, real-world discussion, and personalized feedback for every organization.

Interested in hosting a Data is King workshop at your bank, business, or nonprofit?