Measure

Measure We provide FREE data support to Black, Indigenous and Brown-led organizations.

Measure Austin is a partnership between community activists, concerned citizens, police officers, developer, data geeks and the rest of the City of Austin that seek to strengthen confidence in Austin’s institutions through reliable measurement and recommendations.

Funders often miss a key piece when they focus only on outcomes: the power dynamics shaping those results.At Measure, we...
06/01/2026

Funders often miss a key piece when they focus only on outcomes: the power dynamics shaping those results.

At Measure, we've seen that 79% of community organizations report feeling sidelined when funders skip this step. Without addressing who holds power, data can reinforce existing inequities instead of dismantling them.

True impact comes from centering those voices and sharing power through community-led evaluation and data practices. When communities lead, solutions become fair and lasting.

05/31/2026

Making data easier for frontline teams does not require a research degree. It takes the right tools and a clear approach.

At Measure, we have seen how simpler data can strengthen community impact. Over the past five years, we have helped more than 150 grassroots organizations serving historically marginalized communities use actionable data without specialized research training.

What works:
• Use community-centered evaluation tools like our 12-step CARE Model.
• Share dashboards that turn complex metrics into clear, useful insights.
• Train frontline workers with short workshops focused on practical data use.

One partner organization serving Black and Brown youth improved program participation by 25% in six months without hiring extra research staff.

Data is not just for analysts. When frontline teams can own data, they can spot trends, identify barriers, and act faster for their communities.

How is your organization making data easier for the people who need it most?

05/30/2026

The first questions every community-centered survey should answer before launch

- Who is the community we want to hear from?
- What lived experiences and challenges should we capture?
- How will the community help shape the survey?
- What should the data be used for?

Answer these first. Build trust. Gather better data. Support real change.

05/26/2026

Data can feel overwhelming for frontline teams and community leaders—but it doesn't have to.

At Measure, we've helped over 120 community organizations turn complex numbers into clear, actionable stories that resonate. When data feels accessible, teams can drive change confidently and effectively.

Here's how we make it simple:
• Clarify what matters most to your community
• Translate data into everyday language
• Connect numbers to real-life impact

Empower your team to lead with data that uplifts and transforms. Ready to make data less intimidating? Let's build that confidence together.

05/23/2026

Transparent reporting in community work isn't just about sharing numbers.

It's about centering voices, lived experiences, and creating trust through openness.

When communities lead the data, change becomes real and lasting.

💜 Together, we end lupus. Together, we measure impact.This Lupus Awareness Month, we’re centering what matters most, liv...
05/06/2026

💜 Together, we end lupus. Together, we measure impact.

This Lupus Awareness Month, we’re centering what matters most, lived experience as powerful data. We turn stories into strategy and community voices into real, measurable change.

Because when communities lead, data doesn’t just inform, it transforms. ✨

Black girls deserve to be seen, protected, and supported as children, not perceived as older, less innocent, or more adu...
04/28/2026

Black girls deserve to be seen, protected, and supported as children, not perceived as older, less innocent, or more adult than they are.
Adultification bias impacts how Black girls are treated in schools, systems, and everyday life, and the consequences are real.
Join us as we unpack this, challenge it, and work toward change together. LINK IN BIO TO REGISTER ⬆️⬆️

📅 April 30th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Carver Branch Library | Austin, TX

Come be in the room. Bring someone with you.

✨ Community Data Gathering #2 ✨Our second CDG last 16th of April was nothing short of powerful. From meaningful convers...
04/24/2026

✨ Community Data Gathering #2 ✨

Our second CDG last 16th of April was nothing short of powerful. From meaningful conversations to shared stories and real-time collaboration, this space reminded us what happens when community leads and data follows.

We gathered, we listened, we built and most importantly, we centered the voices and lived experiences that too often go unheard.

Huge shoutout to everyone who showed up, leaned in, and contributed to making this gathering such a success. This is what it looks like to turn equity into action.💙

And special love to for partnering with us to create a space rooted in storytelling, connection, and collective power.

🌟 We’re looking for Community Builders 🌟Do you believe in showing up for your community? In creating spaces where voices...
04/24/2026

🌟 We’re looking for Community Builders 🌟

Do you believe in showing up for your community? In creating spaces where voices are heard and stories turn into action? This is your moment. At Measure, we’re building something powerful, where community knowledge becomes real, impactful data. And we can’t do it without people like YOU.

Ready to build with us? Tap in and join the movement. LINK IN BIO.

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Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

(512) 792-8549

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http://linktr.ee/wemeasure

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