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Collecting Data and Stories

Data makes your work credible, stories make it memorable.

Data Collection

All CDD Grantees will be required to collect Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Data Starting on April 1, 2024.

To support you in collecting this data, the CDD has updated our Satisfaction Survey Template to include SOGI questions.  The CDD is also introducing an updated Program Report, which includes new tables where SOGI data can be reported. You can access the CDD Technical Assistance Call with this announcement here.

Why is data important?

  • It helps document your work
  • It shows you trends in your work: who is/isn’t participating, what the impact of your program is
  • It let’s you see if there are any gaps in your work
  • It helps you with promoting programs/projects
  • It can help when looking for additional funding, partnerships, ways to sustain programs

What types of data should I collect?

While data is a helpful tool to evaluate project impacts, it's important that all data comes from directly from participants and be self-reported. 

  • Participant Data
    • Who is participating? Self-Advocate? Family member? Other?
  • Demographic Data
    • Race/Ethnicity, Sexual Orientation and Gender Orientation, Geographic Location
  • Satisfaction Data
    • How satisfied are people with their participation?
  • Short and Long-term Outcomes
    • How does participant satisfaction change over time?

How do I collect this data?

The easiest way to begin collecting demographic and satisfaction data is by adding questions to a survey.

The CDD offers a sample Satisfaction Survey which has questions for all the required data you will need to include in your Quarterly Report. 

Impact Stories

When collecting information for your Quarterly Report, it is useful to flag potential or developing stories. One way to make this easier is to distribute a satisfaction or follow-up survey from an event, training, or any other opportunity you may be hosting. If a participant identifies having a positive outcome from the opportunity, follow-up with a conversation or interview regarding their experience. 

How do I write an impact story?

When putting together an impact story, there are some key questions you can ask yourself to get the process started.

  1. Who is my audience?
  2. What is the purpose of this story?
  3. Which platform is this story for? (written publication, video, podcast, etc.)
  4. What is the problem?
  5. What is the solution?
  6. What emotion do I want the reader to feel?

Collecting and submitting impact stories should be a fun part of your grant work and reporting! Identifying these stories are good reminders for your of the impact your project is having on the lives of New Yorkers with DD.

 

 

Satisfaction Survey