Our Services
Northstar helps nonprofits, charities, foundations, and social impact teams turn program data into clear reports, dashboards, and presentations for funders, donors, and boards.
Community-focused research
Student-led, professionally reviewed analysis
Clear outputs for funders, donors, and boards
service packages
Quick Impact Tools
Best for small teams that need a fast, polished output.
Donor Impact One-Pager
Grant Evidence Mini-Pack
Board Update Mini-Deck
Fundraising Campaign Data Pack Lite
Typical timeline:
About 1 to 2 weeks, depending on available materials.
Funder-Ready Reports
Best for organizations applying for funding, reporting to boards, or explaining program value.
Impact Snapshot Report
Grant Evidence Package
Funder-Ready SROI Lite
Economic Impact Brief
Full Impact Report
Typical timeline:
About 2 to 6 weeks, depending on scope and data quality.
Dashboards and Annual Support
Best for organizations that want repeatable reporting instead of rebuilding reports every time.
Impact Dashboard Setup
Annual Impact Report
Annual Impact Partner Support
Foundation or CSR Impact Reporting
Typical timeline:
Dashboard setup takes 3 to 6 weeks. Annual reports and larger projects depend on scope.
How we work
Project fit call
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We learn about your organization, goals, funder needs, and timeline.
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Data and document review
You send what you already have, such as reports, spreadsheets, program numbers, grant drafts, or board materials.
Analysis and reporting
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Northstar turns your information into clear charts, plain-English findings, and funder-ready language.
Final deliverable
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You receive a polished report, deck, dashboard, one-pager, or evidence package.
What Can you hire us for
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We help you turn your program data, local need, and outcomes into clear evidence funders can trust.
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We create simple donor-facing materials that show how contributions support real programs and community outcomes.
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We turn messy updates, numbers, and notes into clear board-ready summaries, charts, and talking points.
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We estimate the value your programs create, such as cost savings, volunteer value, or community benefit.
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We set up a simple system to track key metrics, update charts, and report progress without rebuilding from scratch.
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We turn your yearly data, stories, and results into a polished report for donors, funders, boards, and partners.