Make Smarter Decisions.
Create Greater Impact.
A practical guide for nonprofit and foundation leaders to leverage data for meaningful change and learning.
Unlock the Power of Data to Drive Meaningful Change
In Data for Good, Patricia Steele shares a practical framework for transforming organizations through evaluation, learning, and action. Drawing on years of experience with philanthropy, nonprofits, colleges, and social-impact businesses, Steele presents Insight Edge™—a clear process to make data-driven decisions, improve transparency, and amplify outcomes.
This isn’t another dry book about spreadsheets; it’s about the people behind the numbers and the communities you serve. With plain-English guidance, you’ll learn to:
- Develop a clear roadmap for understanding and communicating impact
- Gather meaningful data that drives real-world decisions
- Turn overwhelming information into actionable insights
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement
- Make strategic decisions that maximize outcomes
Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just getting started, Data for Good helps you harness data to fuel equitable, lasting change.
About the Author
Patricia Steele, Ph.D. is the founder of Higher Ed Insight, a woman-owned research and evaluation firm that partners with foundations, colleges, and nonprofits to use data for good. With over 20 years of experience in higher education policy, evaluation, and strategy, she helps teams turn insight into action.
Driven by the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to discover their potential, Steele specializes in understanding the needs of students and expanding educational and employment opportunities for marginalized and disadvantaged youth and adults.
Steele lives in Northern Virginia with her family and speaks regularly on evaluation strategy, data equity, and student success.