
I believe that data is most powerful when it is human-centered and mission-driven. With over two decades of experience navigating the intersection of technology, advocacy, and operations, I started Highwater Consulting to help organizations get the most out of their data and technology
What it is: Designing and optimizing the data ecosystems that fuel non-profits and advocacy groups.
Example projects: Audit and implementation of CRM and Voter File (VAN) systems, design data governance strategy, creating unified views of supporter/donor data across disparate platforms.
What it is: Building the internal tools that streamline the business side of a non-profit.
Example projects: Building and customizing platforms for legal and grants management, automating progress-to-goal reporting for internal campaign measurement, create processes across multiple tools to streamline in-house and operations procedures
What it is: Helping organizations transition among systems, advising on new technology and right-sizing tech stacks.
Example projects: Implement data privacy request processes and procedures based on organization policy, Consult on RFP process for new technology, New vendor selection/vetting/onboarding
What it is: Building the human capacity for organizations to manage their own data long-term.
Example projects: Roadmapping technology team growth, Developing technical hiring practices for data roles, Mentoring early career data/technology staff, Sounding board for directors/senior managers, and training staff on product/technical project management best practices.
If you don't see services that align with your project, or you're not sure what you need yet, please don't hesitate to reach out. After almost 20 years in the industry, I have more experience than fits neatly into a few summarized offerings. Get in touch and we'll see what we can solve together!