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  • Transform Your Data Into Action: The Essential Guide to Democratizing Data in Your Organization

    Imagine uniting your organization’s data into a single, accessible source of truth. Imagine the power of your organization if every department—whether organizing, communications, or membership—was empowered to easily access, analyze, and act on the data they need. Harnessing and leveraging data has become critical in driving successful campaigns and making informed strategic decisions. Yet, for…

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  • Strategy Spotlight: Meet the Team

    Meet Tyler Hanson, a data analytics adviser and seasoned engineer with a decade of experience in the tech industry. Having led data teams and built data infrastructure from scratch for numerous startups, Tyler brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record to TCW Strategies. His private sector experience equips him with a unique…

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  • Gathering data for membership growth

    Top 4 Data-Informed Growth Strategies for Unions and Progressive Non-Profits

    Imagine a future where your people-powered organization thrives, fueled by a flourishing community of passionate organizers, advocates, activists, and a growing stream of new members. I’m sure you have many times. Getting there and staying there won’t be easy. The journey to boosting membership (and new activist) numbers can feel like navigating a maze of…

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    Relieve VANxiety: Secure Your Data With Modern Solutions

    Progressive organizations have long relied on NGP VAN as their primary software tool for organizing and facilitating engagement and fundraising activities, and in many cases, as a substitute for a purpose-built data management tool. Over the years, NGP VAN has grown from a niche startup to a comprehensive platform, becoming the backbone of data management…

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  • Your Campaign Success Depends on Precise Audience Targeting

    In the current climate of dynamic sociopolitical change and disruption, organizations that strive to take bold action require a swift and coordinated approach. The ability to effectively communicate and mobilize on a massive scale relies heavily on precise audience targeting and engagement.  Imagine this scenario: A progressive coalition launches a state-wide campaign for comprehensive early…

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  • Wayne County Association of Educators members welcome a new colleague to their union.

    Transforming NCAE’s Data Landscape: Empowering Educator Advocacy

    With members facing challenges like attacks on professionalism and book bans in classrooms and public libraries, the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) sought to enhance their tools and expand membership in an environment known for its hostility toward worker rights and professional collaboration.   In 2023, NCAE enlisted TCW Strategies to address a fundamental element…

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  • How Our Purpose-Driven Team Transforms Data into Impactful Insights

    Unlock the power of purpose-driven data transformation with TCW Strategies. Discover how our expert team turns raw data into impactful insights for unions and progressive organizations.

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  • Strategy Spotlight: Meet the Team

    Tell us about your new role at TCW Strategies, and what your responsibilities entail as a member of the enrollment team. TCW Strategies has come up with a great set of tools and services for labor unions and progressive organizations. I’m happy to be working with this team on expanding our contacts within traditional labor…

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  • Sort and evaluate data to actively target and engage your audience.

    8 Modern Data Strategies Every Union Should Implement

    Unions stand as the guardians of workers’ rights, tirelessly advocating for fair wages, safe workplaces, and a powerful collective voice.  To be direct, unions must evolve their strategies to navigate the complexities of our increasingly data-driven society. The working class depends on it. Imagine data as a guiding light, illuminating the path toward operational excellence,…

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  • Learning From Educators & Their Unions

    From May 8 – 12, 2023, my social media feeds served as testaments to the positive and profound impact teachers have on their community and society. I scrolled through post after post of appreciation for the work teachers do in the classroom and their communities. From students and former students. From parents. From one another.…

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    Back to Basics: An Issue-Based Strategy

    2022’s midterms showed decisively that progressive issues motivate voters to the polls. Trump-backed candidates lost in many cases when progressive agenda issues like abortion access and voting rights were present as ballot initiatives. There is tremendous potential to be tapped with a deep analysis of the data about who turned out to vote, and what…

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  • Students at a rally with someone holding a sign with the Earth on it that says "There is no planet B"

    Mass Unionization: The Key To Surviving Climate Change

    It’s time to center environmental justice in every fight. Labor unions, environmental justice stalwarts, progressive philanthropists, and strategic policy centers must commit to anchoring economic justice vis-à-vis unionism & environmental justice at the heart of virtually every mission. I believe the urgency of this is apparent–we’re running out of time. It’s clear to me that…

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