Reporting & analytics support for research & policy organizations
Research and policy teams spend significant time compiling data from disparate sources — survey results, program metrics, legislative tracking databases, and funder dashboards — into reports that have to hold up to scrutiny. That work is time-intensive and detail-dependent, but much of it doesn't require a senior researcher's judgment. A Trusty Oak EA can own the compilation, formatting, and delivery of recurring reports so your analysts stay focused on interpretation and recommendations.
100+ tasks completed in this service category across our client base.
How Trusty Oak handles reporting & analytics for research and policy organizations
A Trusty Oak EA supporting a research or policy organization on reporting and analytics typically works inside tools like Excel, Google Sheets, Tableau Public, Power BI, Airtable, or whatever reporting stack the client already uses — there's no required migration. Day-to-day, they pull data from sources like REDCap, Qualtrics, government open data portals, or internal program databases, then format it into standardized templates for grant reports, board decks, legislative briefs, or funder dashboards. They track key performance indicators across programs, flag anomalies or missing data before reports go out, and maintain version-controlled documentation so nothing gets lost between reporting cycles. Your role is to define what the report needs to say and who the audience is — the EA handles the build, the updates, and the delivery logistics. Before the engagement starts, your Client Success Manager builds a Strategic Delegation Plan that maps your reporting calendar and establishes handoff protocols so the EA can work independently without constant check-ins.
What your EA takes off your plate
The most common mistake is handing off a reporting task without sharing the template or the audience context — an EA can build a technically accurate report that still misses the mark because they didn't know it was going to a federal program officer versus an internal board. Before your first delegation, pull together your existing report templates, a sample of a past completed report, and a short note on who reads each report and what decisions it informs. That context cuts onboarding time significantly and produces better output from day one.
Grant & Funder Report Compilation
Pulls program output data, formats it against funder-specified templates (e.g., federal SF-PPR forms or foundation-specific portals), and flags gaps before submission deadlines.
Survey Data Cleaning & Aggregation
Exports raw response data from Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, or REDCap, removes duplicates and incomplete entries, and builds summary tables ready for analyst review.
Policy Tracking Dashboard Maintenance
Updates legislative or regulatory tracking spreadsheets and dashboards in Airtable or Google Sheets as bills advance, regulations change, or stakeholder positions shift.
KPI & Program Metrics Reporting
Builds and refreshes recurring metrics reports — monthly, quarterly, or per grant cycle — pulling from program databases and formatting outputs for internal leadership or external stakeholders.
Data Visualization Formatting
Translates analyst-approved findings into clean charts, graphs, and tables in PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Canva for use in policy briefs, board presentations, or public-facing reports.
Tools our team works with
We adapt to your existing stack — no forced migrations.
Trusted by research and policy organizations
Trusty Oak supports research and policy organizations including Clayton Christensen Institute — handling everything from reporting & analytics to broader operational support.
What reporting & analytics support costs for research and policy organizations
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Executive Assistants
~$35/hourSpecialists
~$50/hourFractional Executives
~$95/hourStarting at $1,000/month. One-time $300 onboarding fee includes your Strategic Delegation Plan.
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Get reporting off your researchers' plates
Trusty Oak has logged 143 time entries in Reporting & Analytics across industries. Schedule a call to talk through your reporting calendar and find out whether a fractional EA is the right fit.