Sliding Scale Pricing

We understand the many systemic reasons some organizations have access to more resources than others. To acknowledge this, we offer our services at a sliding scale. If you aren’t sure you can afford our services, reach out anyway–let’s talk. If your budget allows you to pay more, that will allow us to stay affordable for those without that budget, or those systematic advantages.

Read below for our suggested pricing point for your organization, based on known factors that contribute to systemic inequality.

Self-assess which category you fall into, and email us to discuss.

Estimating Potential Costs

Note that pricing/timing may vary based on the size of your organization and the complexity of the work.
These are rough estimates, based on average projects in our experience.

Collect Meaningful Data

Process (Estimated Hours)	Grow $150/hr	Sustain $200/hr	Share $250/hr
Culturally-Responsive Data Assessment (4 to 6 hours) Examining your data collection tools and practices as responsive to the needs of the communities you serve, ensuring data practices strengthen relationships between program and client, rather than potentially causing harm.	$600 to $900	$800 to $1200	$1000 to $1500
Data Review (6 to 8 hours) We work with you to step back and really ask—what do we want to know about our clients/program, given our various stakeholders, and our mission and vision?	$900 to $1200	$1200 to $1600	$1500 to $2000
Form Review (6 to 8 hours) We methodically look at your data needs and wishes in comparison to the forms you use to collect data. We provide recommendations to streamline data collection. We can even help design!	$900 to $1200	$1200 to $1600	$1500 to $2000
Qualitative Data Collection (8 to 12 hours) We support you in setting up a system to methodically collect and store data beyond the numbers— stories, case notes, observations, and other qualitative aspects of your stories	$1200 to $1800	$1600 to $2400	$2000 to $3000
Research Project (15 to 20 hours) As trained social scientists, we conduct—or support you in conducting—a range of culturally responsive research projects, including surveys, focus groups, needs assessments, interviews, etc.	$2250 to $3000	$3000 to $4000	$3750 to $5000
Survey Support (8 to 15 hours) We help you create or revise your survey(s) to ensure you are collecting the data you really want, you are being responsive to your audience(s), and are able to use the data to achieve goals.	$1200 to $2250	$1600 to $3000	$2000 to $3750

Track + Store Your Data

Process (Estimated Hours)	Grow $150/hr	Sustain $200/hr	Share $250/hr
Custom Excel / Google Sheets Tools (8 to 15 hours) We build custom tools in Excel or Google Sheets, based on the needs of the program, and the database(s) used by the program. Tools can be dashboards, assessment calculators, supervisory tools, etc. Give us a challenge!	$1200 to $2250	$1600 to $3000	$2000 to $3750
Data Quality Tools (6 to 10 hours) We help you take your data quality to the next level with custom Excel-based tools that help you quickly home in on missing and inaccurate data, and refining data processes to improve quality.	$900 to $1500	$1200 to $2000	$1500 to $2500
Data Tracking Systems (8 to 15 hours) We support any aspect of your data tracking system, from choosing a platform (we set up the demos!) to migrating your data and training staff (with customized training materials).	$1200 to $2250	$1600 to $3000	$2000 to $3750
Database Design (60 to 100 hours) We can create custom relational databases for your program or organization, based on your needs and the types of data you want to collect. Can complement current systems or stand alone.	$9000 to $15,000	$12,000 to $20,000	$15,000 to $25,000
Database Implementation (75 to 150 hours) We support you through the full implementation process of a new data system, to keep your data needs in mind, train your staff, and maintain the integrity of your data. Note: with or without data migration from other systems.	$11,250 to $22,500	$15,000 to $30,000	$18,750 to $37,500
Database Selection (4 to 6 hours) We have experience with many of the leading Client Management Systems and can share our knowledge and experiences with you. We will set up demos, translate between you and the vendors, and help you find the best fit for your unique needs.	$600 to $900	$800 to $1200	$1000 to $1500

Understand + Analyze Your Data

Process (Estimated Hours)	Grow $150/hr	Sustain $200/hr	Share $250/hr
Program Evaluation (20 to 50 hours) We have experience in various ways of evaluating programs, including developmental approaches. We work with you to evaluate and to do something with your evaluation results.	$3000 to $7500	$4000 to $10,000	$5000 to $12,500
Qualitative Data Analysis (10 to 20 hours) We support you learning how to analyze qualitative data, including data you collect, and data artifacts that impact your work, like transcripts, stories, images, and articles.	$1500 to $3000	$2000 to $4000	$2500 to $5000
Quantitative Data Analysis (10 to 20 hours) We support you with your numerical data analysis needs, including analyzing data you collect, or analyzing secondary data sources (like publicly available data). Can range from descriptive analyses to statistical analyses.	$1500 to $3000	$2000 to $4000	$2500 to $5000
Using Public Data Sources (4 to 10 hours) We help you look to public data for patterns and trends that give context to your stories, and keep your organization informed of trends impacting your communities, locally and beyond.	$600 to $1500	$800 to $2000	$1000 to $2500

Have a Strong Data Culture

Process (Estimated Hours)	Grow $150/hr	Sustain $200/hr	Share $250/hr
Data Culture Assessment (10 to 15 hours) We support you in assessing your data culture, and work with you to find ways to integrate data into your organization, engaging your staff, training as needed, and revising job descriptions.	$1500 to $2250	$2000 to $3000	$2500 to $3750
Data Quality Support (6 to 10 hours) Data quality depends on data culture, and solid data processes. We support you in assessing your data quality and work with your staff to get everyone invested in consistent, high-quality data.	$900 to $1500	$1200 to $2000	$1500 to $2500
Process Documentation (12 to 25 hours) Along with supporting you to examine and improve your processes, we work with you to document data-related processes and procedures to serve as staff guides and training materials.	$1800 to $3750	$2400 to $5000	$3000 to $6250
Process Improvement (6 to 12 hours) Borrowing from Lean Management, we support examining your processes, finding opportunities to improve workflows, and creating a culture where staff engage in process development.	$900 to $1800	$1200 to $2400	$1500 to $3000
Staff Survey Development (6 to 12 hours) Tap into one of your strongest data sources: your staff. Create systematic ways of collecting and using staff suggestions to improve programs, evaluate program values and goals, and retain staff.	$900 to $1800	$1200 to $2400	$1500 to $3000
Staff Training and Support (6 to 12 hours) We provide and/or recommend staff training and support based on individual person’s goals, and/or the needs of the program and organization. This may include training, networking, etc.	$900 to $1800	$1200 to $2400	$1500 to $3000

Use Your Data For Good

Process (Estimated Hours)	Grow $150/hr	Sustain $200/hr	Share $250/hr
Data for Advocacy (5 to 15 hours) Your data can strengthen your advocacy. We support you to identify which type of advocacy you are pursuing, then teach you the steps to integrate data into your process.	$750 to $2250	$1000 to $3000	$1250 to $3750
Data for Decision Making (8 to 15 hours) We support you to use data for decision making, including Continuous Quality Improvement, so you can make data-driven decisions to better serve your communities.	$1200 to $2250	$1600 to $3000	$2000 to $3750
Data for Grant Writing (5 to 12 hours) We support you with your numerical data analysis needs, including analyzing data you collect, or analyzing secondary data sources (like publicly available data). Can range from descriptive analyses to statistical analyses.	$750 to $1800	$1000 to $2400	$1250 to $3000

Communicate Your Stories

Process (Estimated Hours)	Grow $150/hr	Sustain $200/hr	Share $250/hr
Feedback Loops (12 to 20 hours) We help you do more with your data with custom systems to feed data back to staff to keep them motivated, to leadership for decision making and to communities from which the data are drawn.	$1800 to $3000	$2400 to $4000	$3000 to $5000
Data Visualization Tools (8 to 15 hours) We help you amplify your story with visuals, including choosing how best to communicate your stories with visuals, from charts, graphs, and tables to maps, infographics and more.	$1200 to $2250	$1600 to $3000	$2000 to $3750
Reporting Support (8 to 15 hours) We work with you to create tools and processes to make reporting predictable and as easy as possible including data quality checks, custom reports, reporting calendar, semi-automated tools, dashboards and more. We make sure you have what you need at your fingertips.	$1200 to $2250	$1600 to $3000	$2000 to $3750

Training Pricing

Ongoing Support Packages

We understand how expensive it can (and sometimes intimidating) be to hire a full-time data person. And sometimes you need ongoing support, but not a full-time person. We are here to help! We have ongoing support packages, where you pay monthly to have access to us as support, capacity builders, and mentors for your data work. That can include support with your data collection, analysis, and dissemination, as well as database support.