Challenge: icstars, a Chicago-based youth development organization, aspired to bridge the digital divide within their community. They had two pressing needs: 1. Equip 100 individuals with essential digital literacy skills to enhance their employability. 2. Expand...
Case Studies
Streamlining icstars Donor Data for Smarter Fundraising
Challenge: icstars, a youth development organization, struggled with inaccurate and disorganized donor data in Salesforce. Duplicates, missing information, and inconsistent tagging hampered their ability to track donor types, tailor communication, and maximize...
Boosting Enrollment Through Website Redesign
Overview Community Youth Development Institute (CYDI) is an alternative high school providing educational programs and support for underserved students in the community. CYDI was struggling with decreasing admissions due to a complex online enrollment process. To...
Catalyst for Educational Change Website Migration
Overview Catalyst for Educational Change (CEC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving education through innovative programs and community collaboration. CEC had an outdated website that utilized outdated technology and lacked functionality to showcase...
Streamlining the Submission and Review Process for the Illinois Fathers Initiative Essay Contest
Overview: The Illinois Fathers Initiative (IFI) hosts an annual statewide essay contest for students in grades K-12 to share their perspectives on fatherhood and parental involvement. Prior to 2020, students submitted printed essays that were mailed in and manually...