The organizations doing the most important work rarely have the data INFRASTRUCTURE to show it
Intentional Data is an Austin-based social data science consultancy that partners with nonprofits, grassroots organizations, foundations, and government agencies to build the data systems, research capacity, and program infrastructure needed to measure what matters and drive lasting change.
Sectors we serve
Nonprofits and Grassroots Organizations / City and Local Government / State Government and Research / Foundations and Intermediaries
Program Evaluation
We conduct rigorous evaluations of city-funded, foundation-funded and community-based programs. We Measure effectiveness, surfacing what’s working, and produce findings that inform decisions and satisfy funders
AI & Data Literacy Training
From one-on-one cohorts to foundation-wide grantee training, we build the capacity of teams and organizations to collect, interpret, and act on their own data — independently and with confidence.
Community Participation and Strategic Planning
We design and facilitate community engagement processes for city agencies and public-facing organizations, producing strategic plans that are grounded in resident voice and built for implementation.
Research and Studies
We design and lead applied research projects across sectors, including state-funded studies examining how systems allocate time, resources, and labor, translating complex findings into accessible, actionable insights.
AI Integration
We help mission-driven organizations adopt AI without abandoning what makes their work accountable. We assess readiness, build governance, develop policy, and facilitate staff training grounded in equity practice rather than tech industry defaults. The result is an AI integration strategy your team can run, your community can trust, and your funders can follow.
Program Design
We help organizations build programs from the ground up — grounded in historical context, community voice, and outcome-driven frameworks that connect directly to available funding opportunities.
Dashboard and Data Visualization
We build interactive dashboards and visual reporting tools that make program data accessible to staff, leadership, funders, and community stakeholders in real time.