The Common Good Data Podcast

Positive Social Norms Campaigns with Libby Ray

When we talk about preventing youth substance use, it is easy for the conversation to focus on what is going wrong. But what if most young people are already making healt

The Summer Reset: Planning for Impact

Summer has a way of shifting the rhythm of work. For many the break from school-year programming opens up calendars and provides a lighter pace feel in the office. Casual

Economic Mobility Through Guaranteed Income with Dr. Michelle Carrera Morales

In this episode, we explore one of the most pressing challenges facing the social sector today: economic mobility. While the idea of the “American Dream” suggests that up

Why Your Funding Strategy Feels Broken: The Incomplete Bridge Problem

What does it really take to build a sustainable nonprofit or social sector organization?In this solo episode, I share a simple but powerful metaphor that’s been sticking

Turning Data into Compelling Stories that Drive Funding with Candice Jordan

You don’t need more data. You need a better story. In this episode of the Common Good Data Podcast, Drew Reynolds and Roger Suclupe sit down with Candice Jordan, Chief D

5 Challenges Facing Behavioral Health Leaders

Why do strong behavioral health programs still struggle to demonstrate their impact? Many of the organizations I work with are doing incredibly important work. You are s

Data + Story: Mixed-Methods Evaluation in Rural Communities

Are numbers enough to tell the full story of your impact? In this episode of the Common Good Data podcast, Drew Reynolds sits down with Cheralynn Corsack, founder of Loca

What Nonprofits Should Learn from the $2B SAMHSA Cuts

In early 2026, I watched nearly $2 billion in proposed cuts to SAMHSA funding send shockwaves through the mental health and substance use field. Organizations lost grants

Data-Driven Animal Welfare with Michelle Dunivan

What does it look like to use data not just to report, but to change outcomes at a national scale?In this episode of the Common Good Data Podcast, Roger and I are joined

3 Things Nonprofits and Social Sector Leaders Need to Do in 2026

What does it actually take to lead well in 2026—especially when resources are tight, expectations are high, and the work is complex? In this solo episode of the Common G

What This Year Taught Me About Evaluation

In this special year-end episode of the Common Good Data Podcast, I share 12 evaluation reflections for the new year, inspired by The 12 Days of Christmas. As we wrap up

Building Relationships with Funders with Bill Crouch

How do you build real, lasting relationships with funders — the kind that go beyond the grant cycle?In this episode of the Common Good Data Podcast, hosts Drew Reynolds a

Democratizing Data for Stronger Neighborhoods with Victor Amaya

On this episode of the Common Good Data Podcast, Drew Reynolds and Roger Suclupe sit down with Dr. Victor Amaya, President and Executive Director of Data You Can Use in M

Moving at the Speed of Trust: Building Ethical Data Systems with Sydney Idzikowski

In this episode of the Common Good Data Podcast, Roger and Drew are joined by Sydney Idzikowski, Associate Director of the Charlotte Regional Data Trust, for a deep dive

Tracking Impact, Transforming Care: A Conversation with Carolyn Allison of CCHC

In this episode of the Common Good Data Podcast, we’re joined by Carolyn Allison, CEO of Charlotte Community Health Clinic, to explore what it really means to care for th

Inside the Art of Focus Groups with Melissa Siegel Barrios

Mastering Focus Groups and Interviews with Expert Evaluator Melissa Siegel Barrios - In this episode, we dive deep into the intricacies of conducting effective focus gr

The Storyteller: How Leaders Build a Culture of Storytelling

In this episode of The Common Good Data Podcast, we continue our three-part series exploring the “The Storyteller” as leader. Listen in to learn why storytelling isn’t ju

How UNICEF is Making Cities ‘Child-Friendly’

Think back to when you were young. Can you remember a moment when an adult truly listened to you, took your opinion seriously, and made you feel like your voice mattere

The Analyst: 6 Steps to Make Data Work for Your Mission

In the nonprofit and social sector, data is everywhere—whether it’s survey responses, attendance records, financial data, or program outcomes. But numbers alone don’t d

Why Prevention Should Be Our First Line of Defense

We often focus on addressing problems after they’ve occurred in the nonprofit and social sector, but what if we could intervene earlier? After 30 years of research in pr