About Christian Ragland

Christian graduated from Florida State University in 2020 with a degree in Editing, Writing, and Media. At Clear Impact, Christian writes about current topics that relate to the data needs of nonprofits and small governments. For any questions or comments, contact me at christian@clearimpact.com.

The Difference Between Clear Impact Scorecard and Compyle

Clear Impact’s suite offers two distinct data management software- Scorecard and Compyle. You can use both software alone, but they are most effective when used together to handle all of your data management and collection needs. To get the most out of Clear Impact Suite, you should understand what each software can do for [...]

Avoid Data Overload and Turn Your Data into Results

Collecting valuable data should be a top priority for any organization. Too often, however, organizations end up with a surplus of data that collects dust. To get the most out of your data, you should implement a plan and specific method to turn Excel sheets full of numbers into actionable data. "Actionable Data," in [...]

How Data Collection Software Can Help Your Organization Achieve Its Goals

When it comes to data, your organization requires different measures for different needs. You will likely want to monitor measures of community wellbeing AND measures that speak to the performance of your organization and its programs. We believe that effective performance measurement requires the collection and analysis of three types of data. At Clear [...]

2022-03-01T11:58:32-05:00By |Categories: Compyle|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Clear Impact Compyle: What is it and How Can it Help My Organization?

What is Compyle? Compyle is a powerful, cloud-based case management and direct services software system that allows your organization to: Track service recipients, partner organizations, and other key constituents Create custom data collection tools (forms, surveys, tests, assessments, applications, etc.) to support your organization’s programs and services Engage participants with online assessments, surveys, and [...]

2024-07-01T12:34:59-04:00By |Categories: Compyle|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

Your 2022 Guide to Public/ Social Sector Professional Development

Last updated: 1/31/22 The State of Remote Learning and Work It’s no secret that remote work has changed our personal and professional lives. Fundamentally, working and learning remotely offers more flexibility in how we "get the job done". Focusing less on the "means of work" (location, office layout, hours, preferred work methodologies, proximity to [...]

The Basics of Identifying Performance Measures for Your Organization

Long story short, there are two groups of performance measures your organization needs to ensure you are advancing your mission in an effective and timely manner: Performance measures for management, administrative units, and internal functions Performance measures that quantify the quality and impact of your community-facing services (aka, program performance measures) It is also [...]

Case Management Process in Social Work: 8 Essential Steps

By: Christian Ragland January 23rd, 2023 According to the Commission for Case Manager Certification, case management is a dynamic process designed to improve client experiences and outcomes. This process comprises six distinct stages: assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation. Effective practice in all six stages is essential to maximize client [...]

Using RBA to Find a Balance Between Food Security and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Sustainable agriculture projects have long boasted that greener practices will reduce waste and create cleaner conditions for the environment. However, not all of these promises have been entirely true. Almond milk, for example, was found to be deadly for bee populations in California. In fact, recent studies have found that food systems as a whole contribute to a [...]

Opioids and the Pandemic: How Data Can Help the Fight Against Dual Public Health Crises

January 7, 2022 Many states, most recently New York, have settled with large opioid manufacturers in a series of ongoing lawsuits that have claimed companies like Johnson & Johnson were irresponsible in a way that resulted in an opioid crisis. Early settlements date back to 2016, and those states, including Kentucky and West Virginia, [...]

December 2021 Covid-19 Update

December 22, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic looks quite different during the 2021 holiday season as omicron becomes the dominant variant in the United States. Increases in travel and changing protocols regarding the pandemic have left many of us confused and concerned about the state of coronavirus going into 2022. Here’s what you need to [...]