“The Capacity Collective has truly done so much to increase the data capacity, awareness, and quality of our agency. In addition, they have taught me so much personally and launched my interest/career in the field of data management. I cannot put into words the impact you’ve made on our agency and myself as an individual. I am forever grateful.”
– Kate Wilhite Brickell, Outreach Doula Program Administrator, Open Arms Perinatal Services

“Culturally, linguistically and varied level approach to instruction and support. Keep doing what you do.”
– Maria del Rocio Miranda, Early Learning Home Visiting Department Director, El Centro de La Raza

“We love our CC consultants! We appreciate their flexibility and professionalism. We recently encountered a challenge where the CC consultants proposed a brilliant alternative platform to gather and manage our program data. When we explained barriers to our using this platform due to various restrictions and guidelines that exist within our larger organization, the CC consultants listened to us and responded with patience and willingness to work with what we have for now. We appreciate their understanding that when they are supporting non-profit organizations that have to follow very specific guidelines and have limited resources (including enough human resources to invest in learning how to use and maintain new platforms), we sometimes need to use tools that may be clunky (but works).”
– Haruko Watanabe, Program Manager, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Program, Navos

“All our forms that our staff work on are now online and are able to collect home visits, birth and invoice forms which makes collecting the data much easier to search and review.”

“CC consultants are really, really nice people who care about making our processes easier and better.”

“Data is not some scary thing. By using our Apricot system, data is readily available to us at all times. We just have to pull the report we need.”

“We have worked with many data evaluators and consultants before, but one things that sets CC consultants apart is their willingness and investment in coaching and teaching us (their client organizations) the critical skills we need to interact with the program data. They have listened to us carefully to understand our unique needs contexts and built together a plan of support from whatever knowledge and comfort levels we are at. We also appreciate that they understand the non-profit culture.

The way CC consultants have supported us over the years seems to align with our own program’s belief that families (whom we serve) benefit when we help to expand the capacity of the community they live in (rather than experts holding on to the specialized knowledge and skills). The CC consultants have taken the time to teach us the skills we need to better manage our own program data; and we really appreciate their intentionality around empowering their client organizations like us. The fact that they are also really nice people is a huge plus!”

“They are creative, friendly and very much responsive. I wish we had more time with them!”
– Safiyah Hersi-Dhooye, Program Manager, Somali Health Board

“Meredith and Janae helped our leadership team to understand we can own our data and tell our story in the way that makes it relevant to our organizations mission early on. We have since seen staff care for data to make more informed decisions and to increase program quality.”

The Capacity Collective is always amazing to work with. Big shout to to the team for being so supportive and always open to teaching our team new ways to navigate Apricot and our data. Our organization has various programs and data needs for each funder and can be challenging but The Capacity Collective has such a great approach in helping us with creating a system that efficiently flows and supports our team’s needs.

– Denise Felipe, Perinatal & Lactation Program Manager, Global Perinatal Services

The best part about working with The Capacity Collective consultants is their depth of expertise and professionalism. They’ve consistently provided tailored guidance that aligns with our organizational goals and challenges. Their approach is collaborative and responsive, ensuring that our specific needs are met effectively. This has fostered a productive partnership where we feel supported and empowered to tackle complex data-related issues.

– Angela Ngiangi Diansasila, Data Manager, Congolese Integration Network

Everyone is such an amazing teacher! I walked into Apricot, at times, unsure if I could ever learn how to use the platform to the extent that was being requested from me and walked away as the FEAST team expert. [They] have been such a patient and fun teacher to learn with and work with. [They] empowered me to use my knowledge when I had it and provided the opportunities to learn new skills. The best part is that i’m walking away with confidence in the unknown instead of anxiety over it.

– Liency Barboza, Data and Impact Manager, FEAST

The CC team have been incredibly helpful as we have been continuing to establish and formalize our data structures and policies this year. Most recently with support on how we can better engage with qualitative data. Over the years, CC have been instrumental in the foundation of our data work.

– Scott Robinson, Lead Database Specialist – Voices of Tomorrow