Empowering Organizations
It is a challenging moment for youth-serving organizations. From rapid shifts in student populations, to revolutionary new technologies, declining budgets, and increases in youth needs, decision-makers are being asked to do more with less - or to do more with more complexity.
DillingerRAD has helped over 100 youth-serving organizations use data to find clarity in the chaos. In this process, we not only crunch numbers, but also focus on the human side - how institutions and communities work together, make meaning of data, and tell their collective story. This leads to smarter choices, workable solutions, and better outcomes.
Our Skillsets
Problem Definition, Priority Setting and Implementation Support
Supporting leadership teams in unpacking complex issues, defining a clear path forward, and implementing policy, process and culture changes
Includes: -Thought partnership -Executive leadership coaching -Strategic plan development -Collaborative decision-making -Workflow design
Data Analysis, Infrastructure & Custom Tools
Designing and building data systems, pipelines and dashboards that help organizations manage and use their information
Includes: -Dashboard design (Tableau, Power BI) -SQL data transformations, pipelines, automation -Website and application development -Cross-system data integration -Custom data cleaning and validation workflows
Research, Facilitation, and Communication
Making data meaningful by working with communities, leaders, and stakeholders to interpret findings and make shared decisions
Includes: -Survey development, analysis, and implementation guidance -Data storytelling and data visualization -Report writing, presentations, and communications support -Stakeholder facilitation and public engagement
Focus Areas
We can work with youth-serving organizations on many different subjects. Some examples include:
Finance and Budgeting
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K-12 funding models and state legislation
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Budgeting & resource allocation
Driving Youth Outcomes
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Program evaluation and accountability reporting
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Attendance and discipline data reviews and policy redesign
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Improvement plan development
District Operations
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Portfolio assessments, school utilization, redistricting, and zone optimization
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Student enrollment & demographic trend analysis
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Transportation logistics
Scoping Out the Unknown
Not every project starts with a clearly defined ask - and that’s where we shine. Whether you’re wrestling with a tricky challenge, exploring a new idea, or just need help figuring out where to start, we work alongside you to clarify the question, align stakeholders, and build a path forward. Many of our best partnerships begin before the scope is fully formed.