How to Focus Your Time on Strategically Meaningful Work

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In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Dr. Rob Harter is joined by Sophie Blondeau, Partner/ Chief Strategy Officer of the Sowen Group, to explore how nonprofit leaders can better manage their time and organizational efforts by using strategic data. Sophie shares insights from a groundbreaking research study on data maturity across the social impact sector. With a focus on how nonprofits can transition from being data-aware to becoming insight-driven, she explains why data isn’t just a boardroom buzzword but a critical tool for leadership, fundraising, storytelling, and ultimately, impact.

Sophie and Rob dive into how strategic time management and data utilization can mitigate the overwhelming load many nonprofit leaders face. They discuss key barriers to data adoption, including limited resources and organizational silos, and offer practical strategies to overcome them. Whether you’re a nonprofit executive, program manager, or board member, this episode offers actionable insights to elevate your organization’s effectiveness and impact.

Key Topics Include:

The importance of focusing time on strategically meaningful work to drive nonprofit success
Key findings from Sowen Group’s cross-sector study on data maturity
Why only 29.5% of organizations effectively use data for decision-making
How data maturity influences storytelling, funding, and program outcomes
The significance of bridging the disconnect between executive leadership and frontline staff
Practical steps to enhance data utilization, including a free Data Accelerator tool
Insights on incorporating AI and anticipating future trends in the nonprofit sector

Mentioned in This Episode:

Sowen Group: https://sowen.co
Sowen Group’s Data Accelerator Tool: https://sowen.co/accelerator
Sophie Blondeau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophieblondeau/

This Episode is Sponsored By:

DonorBox: https://donorbox.org/?ref=nmu4ndh

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