For nonprofit program managers
An online program that teaches you to choose metrics, collect data with lightweight tools, build a one-page dashboard, and write reports funders actually read — no data team required.
Most nonprofit program managers were hired for their expertise in people, communities, and programs. Somewhere along the way, impact measurement got added to the list. Without a data team. Without training. Without a clear path forward.
Kasese Pepano is an online program built specifically for that reality.
Not every number tells your story. This module explores how to identify indicators that connect directly to your mission — and how to distinguish outputs from outcomes before you collect a single data point.
Spreadsheets, simple surveys, and free tools can do more than most program managers realize. This module walks through practical collection methods that fit into existing workflows without adding significant staff burden.
A single, well-designed page can communicate more than a twenty-slide deck. Learn how to build a living dashboard that gives funders, leadership, and partners a clear view of your program's progress at any moment.
Funders receive dozens of reports. Most get skimmed. This module examines what makes a report readable — structure, narrative arc, data visualization choices, and the balance between numbers and human stories.
Board members often think in narratives, not spreadsheets. This module explores how to translate data into the kind of stories that resonate in a boardroom — without losing the rigor that makes your work credible.
Every concept is introduced from the ground up. You do not need statistics training or prior experience with data tools to follow along and apply what you learn.
Program managers carry full plates. This program is structured in focused modules you can work through incrementally — fitting into real workweeks, not ideal ones.
Each module connects directly to something you can do this week. Templates, worksheets, and examples are embedded throughout so learning translates into action.
From choosing what to measure, all the way through to presenting findings to a board. The program treats measurement and communication as one connected practice, not separate tasks.
The one-page impact dashboard module teaches you to consolidate your program's key indicators into a single, shareable document. No complex software. No ongoing data team support. Just a clear, living snapshot of your program's work that you can update and share on your own schedule.
It works as a funder update, a board brief, and an internal check-in tool all at once.
Learn how it works
Your expertise is in your community and your mission. Data measurement is something you do in addition to everything else. This program meets you exactly there.
You have the data somewhere. The challenge is shaping it into something coherent, compelling, and readable within a tight deadline.
Your board wants to understand impact. The gap between your data and their understanding is a communication challenge, not a data challenge. This program addresses both.
Kasese Pepano is structured as a self-paced online program. Each module combines video lessons, written guides, and practical templates you can adapt for your organization immediately.
The program does not assume you have existing data infrastructure. It starts with where you are.
View program detailsShort, focused video content that explains each concept with real nonprofit examples rather than abstract theory.
Dashboard layouts, metric selection worksheets, grant report structures, and board presentation frameworks — ready to adapt.
Detailed written modules that go deeper than the videos, covering nuance and decision points you will encounter in real programs.
Work through the program on your own schedule. Return to any module when a specific challenge comes up in your work.
Schedule a call to learn whether Kasese Pepano is a fit for where you are right now.