Data and Outcomes · Luminary Impact

Funder-Ready Data Checklist

Whether your outcome data would survive a funder's questions. Score yourself.

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What you collect

A defined outcome for every program
An indicator and target for each outcome
Demographic data you are allowed to collect
Consent captured for any sensitive data

How you collect it

Data captured at the moment programs happen
A consistent tool, not scattered spreadsheets
A named person responsible for data quality
A routine to catch missing or stale entries

How fast you can use it

Key numbers pullable in under an hour
Last quarter's results already summarized
A simple dashboard or one-pager that updates
Backup of your data in a second location

How well it holds up

Numbers reconcile with your service records
You can explain how each number was measured
Sensitive data handled per HIPAA or 42 CFR Part 2
A retention and deletion policy in writing

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