Project Evident’s Talent Accelerator program uses an equity frame to help a diverse cohort of practitioners strengthen their data, decision-making, and evidence-building skills to improve outcomes. Over the course of 20 weeks, participants build the capacity to generate and use data and evidence for program improvement through a virtual cohort model that includes a mix…
Talent Accelerator: A Data and Evidence Journey
Project Evident’s Talent Accelerator program uses an equity frame to help a diverse cohort of practitioners strengthen their data, decision-making, and evidence-building skills to improve outcomes. We asked past participants to share what they learned from the Talent Accelerator and how it has impacted the evidence practices of their organizations.
Project Evident Launches the Next Generation of Evidence Campaign
Since our founding, Project Evident has advocated for a new approach to building and using evidence in the social sector. Today, our dissatisfaction with the status quo is deeper than ever, as is our commitment to addressing racism and inequality of opportunity. And we believe that a stronger, more equitable data and evidence ecosystem –…
We Need to End Structural Racism and Inequities. How can Data and Evidence Help?
“I’m gonna be something, I’m gonna make a difference, I’m gonna change the world.” These were the aspirations of a teen George Floyd, whose killing at the hands of police has renewed protests to draw attention to police brutality against Black people. While his death is symbolic of systemic racism in policing, Floyd’s life and…
Our Commitment to Equity and Social Justice
Dear Friends, Over the past several weeks, we have once again been confronted with evidence of the racial violence and systematic oppression that Black families face daily in our country. The murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery are appalling reminders of the racism and violence that have existed throughout our nation’s history…
A Stronger Evidence Ecosystem is Vital for a More Equitable Recovery After the Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has transformed our world in a matter of weeks, and its effects on our communities, institutions, and systems will be felt long after the public health crisis subsides. In a recent editorial, Nick Hart of the Data Foundation and Dr. Nancy Potok, who served on the bipartisan Commission on Evidence-Based Policy Making,…
Applying a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Lens to Strengthen Evidence Building
For social sector leaders striving for equitable outcomes, incorporating a diversity, equity and inclusion lens for evidence building is critical — and often overlooked. Project Evident has been working to develop a structured process for promoting and integrating a diversity, equity and inclusion framework into the evidence building activities of an organization. The goal is…