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THE OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Great Research for Great Grant Applications

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Think back on a grant writing experience

• Did the funder ask for information about your local community or the population you were proposing to serve?

• Where did you find this information?

• What data didn’t you have that you wish you did?

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What will you accomplish today?

• Gain knowledge about available data

• Gain skills in navigating data websites

• Increase your confidence in using data

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Program Evaluation

Institutional Research

Oregon Research &

Analysis

Strategic Initiatives &

Planning

Miscellaneous Research

The Research Program

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Community Data Sources

Multiple Areas

Arts & Culture

Children Health

Education Jobs & the Economy

Nonprofits &

Foundations

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Healthy People &

Communities

Healthy Economy

Healthy Environment

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What is the child poverty rate in Jackson County?

24 %

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Graduation Rates

School Report Cards

• By district• By school• For sub-groups

of students

• Ranking• Demographics• Test scores

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What is the graduation rate for North Medford High School?

76.4 %

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What percent of students at North Medford High exceeded reading standards in the 2012-2013

school year?

14.8 %

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Public Health Division

• Chronic Disease

• Communicable Disease

• Environmental & Occupational Health

• Health Related Behaviors

• Injury & Violence

• Vital Statistics

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What is the teen pregnancy rate in Josephine County?

16.5%

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Group Activity

• What data would you want to include in your proposal?

• What are some potential sources for this information?

• If you have a laptop or tablet: try to find this information.