About UsEkttaE_a7657ede-7be5-11e7-9acd-5e4efd0d3d96The Ektta is a non-profit organization made up of volunteers striving to preserve and sustain our community by amplifying the social impact.Ektta TeamHetal ShethCO-FOUNDER -- Brings 25+ years of data and impact knowledge from health.Loves to learn from social sector organizations locally and globally.Paula PatelVP MARKETING -- Paula worked with many leading companies like SUN Microsystems and Cisco as Product Marketing Manager and Alliance Marketing with strong experiences in managing Vertical Industry Based Partnerships.Jayshree RadiaSECRETARY -- Jayshree is an Actuarial Consultant and active community social worker. Passionately involved with many community projects and strong supporter of organizations like BAYVP and ICA.Unmesh ShethCO FOUNDER -- Unmesh is a passionate professional with 24 years of experience in the technology, healthcare, entrepreneurship and non-profit sectors.Piyush SevaliaMARKETING -- Executive Vice President, Marketing at SiTime brings valuable insight as an advisory board._a765801e-7be5-11e7-9acd-5e4efd0d3d96BUILDING NON-PROFIT EFFICIENCY THROUGH DATA. WE TURN DATA INTO PROOF._a76580aa-7be5-11e7-9acd-5e4efd0d3d96ReadinessUnderstand missions, projects, data collections, and metrics._a7658136-7be5-11e7-9acd-5e4efd0d3d961Non-ProfitsMETRICS READINESS -- We love to support committed non-profit who are at metrics readiness stage. The first step of doing this is understanding current mission, projects, data collection, and metrics._a765823a-7be5-11e7-9acd-5e4efd0d3d96MeasurabilityIdentify relevant performance metrics._a765894c-7be5-11e7-9acd-5e4efd0d3d962MEASURABILITY -- As we know “What gets measured, gets Managed.” We engage and understand the social sector organization programs in detail. We help them build data driven story by qualitative and quantitative metrics selections.ProgramsUnderstand programs details._a765894d-7be5-11e7-9acd-5e4efd0d3d962.1StoriesBuild data-driven stories using qualitative and quantitative metrics._a7658ae6-7be5-11e7-9acd-5e4efd0d3d962.2Data CollectionImprove data collections._a7658b72-7be5-11e7-9acd-5e4efd0d3d963IMPROVE DATA COLLECTION -- Our team of experts identify core metrics based on theory of change steps.Next step is to review current data collection process and existing system. We will recommend you either improvement to the current system or help you with powerful data collection tools. Some of these tools do not require any IT engagement or expertise and often available free without engaging expensive resources.MetricsIdentify core metrics._a7658b73-7be5-11e7-9acd-5e4efd0d3d964.1Processes & SystemsReview data collection processes and systems._a7658b74-7be5-11e7-9acd-5e4efd0d3d964.2Tools & SystemsImprove existing systems or implement data collection tools._a7658b75-7be5-11e7-9acd-5e4efd0d3d964.3CommunicationCommunicate impact effectively._a7658b76-7be5-11e7-9acd-5e4efd0d3d964IMPACT EVIDENCE -- Our final mission is to help you communicate your impact effectively. We often call this step “Turning Data Into Proof”, requires understanding your social media and grant proposal techniques. In this phase we would like to learn your both processes. Results could be building cost effective dynamic storytelling using powerful and often cost-effective tools.Social Media & GrantsUnderstand social media and grant proposal techniques._a7658b77-7be5-11e7-9acd-5e4efd0d3d964.1Social MediaStorytellingTell effective stories._a7658b78-7be5-11e7-9acd-5e4efd0d3d964.22017-08-07http://www.ektta.org/about-3/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net