Peter James

Data & Evaluation Consulting

Welcome! I’m a data and evaluation consultant partnering with nonprofits and foundations promoting social and economic justice.My goal is to support your organization to use data tools and evaluation techniques to effectively advance your mission and increase your impact.Please read on to learn more about me and the services I offer. If you’d like to set up a time to explore your data and evaluation needs, please get in touch.

Testimonial

"Pete is incredible to work with in every sense - he is a thoughtful and thorough systems thinker, holds a proactive and solutions-oriented posture, and brings competence and follow through to both small and big tasks. I knew that if I went to him with any challenge, he would be a thought-partner and collaborator. He's excellent at what he does.”
Mindy Phillips

About

I have over 15 years’ experience in applied research, data analysis and program evaluation.After starting my career as a research consultant, I have worked in data and evaluation roles at the Judicial Council of California, OneJustice, and the East Bay Community Law Center.Projects I have successfully delivered include:

  • Developing an organizational data and evaluation strategy

  • Facilitating a training series on data and evaluation

  • Automating data reporting using PowerBI dashboards

  • Implementing an automated client survey system

  • Leading a mixed-methods evaluation of a legal aid helpline

Services

I offer consulting services in three areas: data and evaluation strategy; data systems and tools; and impact evaluation.Across all of these areas, I offer services specifically tailored to legal aid organizations.

Data and evaluation strategy
I can help you to clarify your organization’s data and evaluation needs and develop a roadmap for moving forward.
Examples include:

  • Developing a data and evaluation plan for your organization

  • Advising on options for specific data and evaluation projects

  • Capacity building, including staff training and advice on hiring

Data systems and tools
I can provide technical assistance to ensure that your organization has the data systems and tools you need to support effective client services, efficient internal operations and external reporting. Examples include:

  • Configuring case management systems

  • Streamlining processes for data reporting to funders

  • Developing data dashboards using PowerBI, Tableau or R/RStudio

Impact evaluation
I can help your organization use data and evaluation techniques to plan, assess and improve the services you offer to your community. Examples include:

  • Community needs assessment

  • Business process analysis and service improvement

  • Designing client, staff and partner surveys

  • Independent evaluation of grant/contract funded services

Legal aid organizations
My experience working in the legal aid sector in California gives me a strong understanding of the needs of legal aid organizations. I am familiar with legal aid service models, commonly used technology such as LegalServer, and the requirements of funders such as the State Bar of California and the Legal Services Corporation.

Contact

If you’d like to get in touch, please send me a message using the form below and I'll get back to you shortly. Thanks!