Rest Hour Radio: Data Led Decision Making

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Sherry Group members discuss the importance of collecting real world data to inform decision making for summer camps and non-profits. Everything from retention rates and cost analysis to particpant surveys and donor data are discussed in this educational episode. Any camp or organization looking to find more success will benefit from this short episode.

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