Suzanne Markland-Suwareh (she/her), Fall 2019 Fellow with Youth INC, working with their Metrics Program, which focuses on quantitative research and analysis. She also developed and facilitated a workshop on Youth Participation in Community Boards at the State of the Field Conference.
Summary
Suzanne worked with Youth INC on their Metrics Program. She worked to analyze previous surveys and develop a report of the data. Based on this analysis, Suzanne developed questions and administered a new alumni survey to identify the needs of youth organizations who participated in the Metrics Program after it ended
Overview
Gained a general understanding of the Metrics Program’s functioning, elements and purpose
Analyzed data from two previous surveys by creating graphical representations and analysis of data in a final report
Re-developed alumni survey questions
Adminstered new survey to Youth INC’s nonprofit partners
Impact
45 participating organizations that cumulatively serve over 60,000 youth
Suzanne discusses the benefits of highlighting a nonprofit’s mission through storytelling.