Data doesn’t have to be a 4-letter word.
We help nonprofit and mission-based organizations untangle data systems, align teams, and turn information into insights that drive decisions.
Don’t let your data hold you back
These challenges are common in growing organizations, especially when systems, expectations, and strategy haven’t had time to catch up.
Lost in a sea of data
Frustrated by unclear organization goals
Disengaged teams and missed opportunities
Duplicating efforts in multiple systems
Unsure how to communicate program impact
Current data isn’t telling you what you need to know
We’re here to help.
Make sense of disconnected data and turn it into direction
Align people, processes, and data so decisions are made together, not handed down after the fact.
Cut through the clutter to free up time for what matters most
Uncover the stories behind your numbers
Build a culture where data sparks curiosity, not fear or compliance.
How Clients Most Often Work With Us
Whether you’re a growing nonprofit or a complex organization, we tailor solutions to fit.
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We explore complex ideas, develop creative solutions, and make better decisions.
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We transform how you collect and use information to better tell your story and drive real action.
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We create strategic plans people want to use through processes that meaningfully engage people, draw out their best thinking, and transform shared visions into reality.
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Discover what your community truly needs, identify programs you can realistically implement, and create meaningful ways to track your progress.
We’ve Worn Many Hats
From front-line staff to executive leadership, we’ve held the roles that keep organizations running. Since we’ve worked from the front line to the executive seat, we design solutions and systems that work at every level, not just on paper.
Proven Impact - We’ve partnered with organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs to align data, strategy, and daily practice, so decisions are clearer and progress is measurable.
Trusted by Leaders - From boards to program managers, our partners report stronger alignment, less frustration, and more confidence in the systems they use every day.
What Success Looks Like, Together
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What started as a project to clarify how impact is measured became a journey to turn data into a common language for learning and impact.
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We turned a detailed program framework into a clear, visual story of who our client serves and why it matters.
How It Works
Listen & Learn
We take the time to understand your team, systems, and goals—so we see the full picture before jumping to solutions.
Map the Path Together
We co-create a plan that connects data, people, and strategy in ways that fit your mission and how your team actually works.
Test & Tweak in Real Time
We put ideas into action, adjusting along the way so your systems and processes work for the long haul.
Make Meaning & Move Forward
We turn results into insights you can use to track progress, tell your story, and make confident decisions.
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Is Your Data Telling the Right Story?
It’s Never Just About the Data
At Back of the Napkin, we’re here to help you cut through the noise. We translate data into a clear narrative your team can trust, so you can spend less time decoding spreadsheets and more time focusing on impact.
We’ll help streamline your systems, get your team genuinely excited about data, and provide you with the clarity to share your mission in a way that resonates.
Data-ish
The newsletter for people who don’t just collect data, but want to actually use it. Each month, we break down the messy, overwhelming stuff into insights you can act on, so you spend less time staring at spreadsheets and more time making smart moves.