Monday November 9, 2015, 2:00 PM-2:30 PM Streaming live from www.blogtalkradio.com/nonprofit_u Episode 20: Data-Driven Justice Ralph Martire, the Executive Director for the Center for Budget and Tax Accountability (CBTA) believes it essential to have the commitment and ability to stay focused on resolving major inequities for the long term, and to work collaboratively with other experts, organizations, and opinion leaders to move the agenda forward. “Gone are the days when community leaders could gather a crowd, make an emotional appeal, and then step back and watch elected officials respond in a meaningful way”, Martire said. “Not only must nonprofit leaders make the moral case for systemic change, they have to be prepared to back it up with evidence.” Join us as Ralph Martire talks about CBTA’s programs and services and ways community-based organizations can use data to drive policy, advocacy and programs to bring about social justice. How can community groups use data to drive justice? Call in and see! (347) 884-8121 Valerie F. Leonard is the host. For further information, email consulting@valeriefleonard.com. Visit www.valeriefleonard.com/nonprofitu. Follow the show on Twitter @nonprofitu, Facebook and Stitcher. For Immediate Release: November 5, 2015 Contact: Valerie F. Leonard, Expert in Community and Organizational Development consulting@valeriefleonard.com; 773-571-3886 Data Driven Justice CBTA’s Ralph Martire Discusses Ways to Use Data to Bring About Social and Economic Equity Ralph Martire, the Executive Director of the Center for Budget and Tax Accountability (CBTA), will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, November 9, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nonprofit "U" is an online forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u. is the host. The show will stream live from The archived podcast will be available on BlogTalkRad io, Valeriefleonard.com/NonprofitU, iTunes, Stitcher, Blubrry and Podcast Chart. Martire will talk about CBTA’s programs and services and ways community-based organizations may use data to drive policy and advocacy to bring about social justice. There will be opportunities for listeners to call in with questions and participate in live chats. Nonprofit professionals, educators and community stakeholders are especially encouraged to call in and share their stories. The live call in number is (347) 884-8121. “Gone are the days when community leaders could gather a crowd, make an emotional appeal, and then step back and watch elected officials respond in a meaningful way”, Martire said. “Not only must nonprofit leaders make the moral case for systemic change, they have to be prepared to back it up with evidence.” How can community groups use data to drive justice? Tune in to Nonprofit “U” and see. 4111 West 21st Place Chicago, IL 60623 Phone: 773-571-3886 E-Mail: consulting@valeriefleonard.com Website: www.valeriefleonard.com