Get clarity.
Show impact. Secure funding.

The Strategist Series from Common Good Data empowers nonprofit and public sector leaders to use data strategically — to clarify purpose, measure results, and tell powerful stories that inspire funding.

A Learning Pathway for Mission-Driven Leaders.

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Nonprofit and public sector leaders want to make a difference — but too often, they’re stuck in the starvation cycle of limited funding, fragmented data, and unclear outcomes.

The Strategist Series helps you break that cycle. Through short, practical online courses, you’ll learn how to use data strategically — to lead with clarity, align your team, and build confidence with funders and communities alike.

Each course stands alone, but together, they form a complete roadmap to stronger leadership, smarter decisions, and measurable impact.

what former learners are saying

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“Great communication”

“One of the most organized courses I’ve taken”

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The Strategist Series

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Break the Starvation Cycle
Free

Reframe your organization’s relationship with funding and impact. Discover how strategy — not scarcity — drives sustainability.

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Understand Your Community
$39.00
One time

Listen deeply and align your work with what people really need. Learn to gather community input and analyze public data sources effectively.

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Build Your Data and Impact Plan
$39.00
One time

Turn insight into action with a measurable, funder-ready plan. Develop your logic model, KPIs, and data collection system.

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Lead with Data
$39.00
One time

Build a culture of data-informed decision-making and alignment. Engage your board, staff, and stakeholders in your data journey.

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Communicate Impact
$39.00
One time

Tell your story with data that moves people and attracts support. Learn to create reports, visuals, and stories that show your impact.

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Secure Funding
$39.00
One time

Get anytime access to our growing collection of classes, workshops, and exclusive content. New items added every month.

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Get the Full Bundle

The Strategist Series
$149.00
One time

Access every lesson, tool, and template in the full Strategist Series — and unlock future updates.

✓ All courses in the Strategist Series
✓ Videos, tools and templates to set your team up for success
✓ Access anytime — no expiration

Here’s What’s Inside

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Short, high-impact video lessons (8–10 minutes each) to fit into your busy schedule.

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Downloadable tools, templates, and checklists, so you don’t miss any details.

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Team facilitation strategies and reflection questions so everyone learns and participates.

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Take the first step toward data-informed leadership with Breaking the Starvation Cycle, the first course in The Strategist Series.

Break the Starvation Cycle
Free

Reframe your organization’s relationship with funding and impact. Discover how strategy — not scarcity — drives sustainability.

✓ 30–45 minutes of on-demand video lessons
✓ Downloadable tools and templates to apply what you learn
✓ Access anytime — no expiration

For Impact-Minded Leaders

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The Strategist Series is built for:

  • Executive Directors & CEOs

  • Directors of Operations & COOs

  • Board Members & Program Managers

  • Fundraising, Evaluation, and Impact Staff

Whether you lead a small nonprofit or manage a statewide initiative, this series helps you make better decisions, communicate results, and grow your impact.

Jamaal Kinard, Executive Director, Lakeview Neighborhood Alliance

“Working with Drew has been an absolute pleasure! His intentional approach to incorporate sound data analysis principles in the work without losing the essence of what it means to be a community in the quantitative, qualitative, and storytelling components of the data collection process is a gift. He really puts the “Common Good” back in the Data collection and analysis process. Thanks Drew!!”

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Meet Your Instructor

Drew Reynolds, PhD, MSW, MEd is Principal Consultant at Common Good Data, where he provides data and program evaluation services to nonprofits and the public sector.

In his consulting work, he advises organizations on how to use data-driven decision-making to design and evaluate effective programs, secure funding, and improve community wellbeing. While he serves organizations across many sectors, Drew—a social worker—has developed an expertise in providing data and program evaluation services for organizations in prevention, mental health, human services, and education.

He is also an experienced online teacher and instructional designer, regularly offering professional development trainings, workshops, and online courses. He currently teaches online courses at Georgia State in the School of Social Work.

Libby Ray, Prevention Services Program Manager, Mountain Project, Inc.

“Working with Drew has enhanced our planning and evaluation activities in every way. His knowledge and expertise around data collection and analysis are matched by his approachability and his effectiveness as a communicator… He has a knack for helping us get from point A to point B much more expeditiously than we would on our own.”

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