Newsletter | February 2024

We're hiring!

Data Analyst
CTData is seeking an enthusiastic person, who loves data, believes in our mission, and wants to grow within our organization to join our team as the Data Analyst. The Data Analyst will contribute to several areas of CTData and work on a variety of projects, such as data linking, data analysis, report-writing, data visualizations, building dashboards, and more. Working alongside our analytics team, this role encompasses a diverse set of responsibilities and opportunities to engage with both data and community members. The Data Analyst will be responsible for cleaning, transforming, and linking numerous datasets received by the Hartford Data Collaborative from partner organizations. 

DATA STRATEGIC PLANNING

In June 2024 we will launch a new Hartford-area cohort of Data Strategic Planning. If you are a nonprofit located in the 29-catchment area of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, you are eligible to apply. Learn more about Data Strategic Planning here. Applications for this cohort are being accepted through February 14, 2024, so if you're interested, don't delay!

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The Power of Dashboards: Equity in Data Community of Practice Learns from the COMPASS Youth Collaborative

Our first Equity in Data Community of Practice of 2024 was held on Tuesday, January 16th. We were joined by Mica Knox, from the COMPASS Youth Collaborative, who shared the COMPASS data team’s experience developing effective and accessible dashboards.  During this session, we discussed

• how to determine what should be included in a dashboard,
• how to gain buy-in from staff to ensure its use, and
• how COMPASS staff are using it in their planning and decision-making processes.

Read more. 

Understanding Census Geography

When we work with data, we are always working with a place – a state, the nation, a town, etc. In data-speak, these are called “geographies.” It simply means a physical place to where the data are connected. Explore this blog post to understand the census geographies that are most commonly used in Connecticut. Read more. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

CTData Academy Workshops Scheduled! 

Intro to Data: Build Your Data Literacy, Feb 22 (Virtual)

Learn to evaluate data quality, become a critical consumer and creator of data, and improve your data work in this introductory workshop.

Explore Public Data: Find the Data You Need, Feb 29 (Virtual)

Learn how to access public data sources that are available to you.

Measure What Matters: Build Better Surveys and Forms, March 22 (Virtual)

Learn how to craft surveys that gather meaningful insights with the skills and knowledge you'll gain from this informative workshop. 

Equity in Data Community of Practice

Join our community this month to learn about how to ethically and responsibly work with data about small populations. We meet the third Tuesday of each month, and we are currently developing an exciting lineup for the next several months. Take a look and sign up on our Events page!

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