In today’s world, data will continue to be a vital tool for conveying your social impact. This session will offer helpful guidance, strategies, and tips and tricks for nonprofit organizations to apply data to advance their mission, especially with an eye towards equity and justice. We will present a framework for shaping your data-informed strategy. That strategy includes deciding when to embark on a data effort, designing your steps, identifying and accessing valuable data, and analyzing data. As well as engaging and communicating with your staff, board, participants, and other stakeholders.