Data doesn’t have to be a 4-letter word.
We help mission-based organizations turn messy data into clear insights that save money and drive growth.
Don’t Let Your Data Hold You Back
Struggling with the clarity you need to move your organization forward?
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 to make informed decisions
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 compliance
Preparation is key to successful focus group facilitation. This is especially true when there is potential for distressing or troubling content to surface. Along with a thorough review of focus group protocols and questions, “it is critical that facilitators increase their awareness of their common triggers so they can both anticipate triggering events and recognize when they occur.
Back of the Napkin (BOTN) was brought in to assist these young people with refining their survey, analyzing, and synthesizing their data. We built on young people’s preliminary excitement and facilitated conversations to get a better understanding of what was important to them, and what mattered the most.
Our services help non-profit organizations positively impact communities, and empathy mapping is one of our favorite tools. If you’re looking for a way better to understand your members, customers, or community, here’s more information.
In addition to being the scourge of every parent’s feet, Legos hold incredible potential to bring diverse teams closer and innovative ideas to the forefront. Back of the Napkin facilitatesLego® Serious Play® workshops to help individuals and teams explore complex issues, develop creative solutions, and make better decisions.
We are excited to launch our new website with a LinkedIn Scavenger Series. A new hunt will be posted each Tuesday with winners selected and notified by March 13, 2023.
There’s a first time for everything, and for this particular case study, the Boys & Girls Club received funding from the state department to run its own grant program. Back of the Napkin Consulting came on board to conceptualize and determine an entire grant program from soup to nuts.
There’s a first time for everything, and for this particular case study, the Boys & Girls Club received funding from the state department to run its own grant program. Back of the Napkin Consulting came on board to conceptualize and determine an entire grant program from soup to nuts.
We designed a custom curriculum with elements of Photovoice for the Boys & Girls Clubs across the state of Maryland. Our curriculum leaned on photography as a tool for storytelling and perspective amplification between young people and law enforcement.
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“Back of the Napkin's work, while vital to communicate our impact, has also been an invaluable tool in our continuous efforts to become the strongest and most effective organizations for the communities we serve. Their passion, professionalism, and expertise in program design and evaluation make make them an asset to our team and Maryland family!”
Jeff Breslin, CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Baltimore
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"What I appreciated most was the positivity with which Dana approached our conversations, what a true mentor she was willing to be for us, and therefore how much more confidently we were able to plan and activate because of her input."
Cristin Rollins, Ph.D., Former National Director of Research and Evaluation, Girls Inc.
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"Dana is one of the most creative, dynamic, and intelligent people that I have ever had the pleasure of working with...As one prominent Massachusetts legislator explained when asked why [we've] been so successful in accessing state funds, "dollars follow data." I would tweak that to say, 'dollars follow Dana.'"
Anthony Abdelahad, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Ventry Associates
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"Back of the Napkin Consulting helped to make what can be an incredibly complex process, productive and manageable, especially given the difficulty of leading a Logic Model design process online. Dana and her team provided seamless facilitation support, clear guidance and structure for the discussions that will feed into our annual planning process."
Leslie Cordes, Vice President of Programs, Ceres
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"Our resource development team is looking at and thinking about our data differently since we walked through our data with BOTN. This change had effect on the teams approach to our messaging, our marketing and how they are thinking about data, and communication in general."
Jim Hoyt, Executive Director, Pawtucket RI Boys & Girls Club
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"Dana is a powerhouse of a woman, and an incredible human being with a genuine desire to do good in the world. She's also one of the funniest people I've ever met with a gift for making people feel seen and heard."
Yvonne Castañeda, LICSW, MSW, Director, Community-Based Initiatives, Boston College School of Social Work
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"BOTN presented the fresh perspective we needed to lift us out of the temptation to rely on 'industry jargon' and help us communicate our value and impact in a way that I believe will help us resonate with a much broader audience. "
- Beverly Hardin, CEO, Landmarks for Families
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