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.
Data Analysis, Infrastructure & Custom Tools
Designing and building data systems, pipelines, and dashboards that help organizations manage and use their information
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Dashboard design (Tableau, Power BI)
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SQL data transformations, pipelines, automation
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Website and application development
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Cross-system data integration
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Custom data cleaning and validation workflows
Operations & Planning Analytics
Helping districts make informed decisions about who their students are, where they live, and how to use space effectively.
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Demographic studies and enrollment projections
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GIS-based attendance zone and redistricting analysis
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Facilities capacity/utilization reviews
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Transportation route/logistics modeling
Fiscal and Resource Strategy
Supporting public organizations with the financial analysis and decision-making tools they need to manage scarce resources.
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Budget modeling and student-based allocation
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Grant and substitute spending analysis
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Resource equity modeling
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Financial forecasting for planning initiatives
Stakeholder-Focused Research & Facilitation
Making data meaningful by working with communities, leaders, and stakeholders to interpret findings and make shared decisions.
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Stakeholder facilitation and public engagement
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Strategic planning workshops and collaborative decision-making
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Report writing, data storytelling, and communications support
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Survey development, analysis, and implementation guidance
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Process and systems design for consistent, equitable implementation
Scoping 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.