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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.

Fractional reporting & analytics support for research and policy organizations

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.

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

Microsoft Excel
Salesforce
Google Analytics 4
Zapier
HubSpot
Google Looker Studio

...and many more!

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

Drag the sliders to build a monthly plan that fits your workload.

Executive Assistants
~$35/hour
10 hours $350
Specialists
~$50/hour
20 hours $1,000
Fractional Executives
~$95/hour
0 hours $0
Your monthly budget
$1,350

Starting at $1,000/month. One-time $300 onboarding fee includes your Strategic Delegation Plan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Trusty Oak EAs are US-based professionals who can work within your organization's data handling protocols, including signing NDAs and working inside secure, permission-controlled environments you set up. We recommend discussing your data governance requirements during onboarding so the right access levels and agreements are in place before any data is shared.
Yes — unused hours roll over each month, so if you have a light month before a heavy grant reporting period, those hours are available when you need them. The monthly budget starts at $1,000, which gives you flexibility to scale up or down without losing what you've already paid for.
Trusty Oak matches you with an EA based on your specific tool requirements, and many research and policy clients use niche platforms like REDCap, Apricot by Bonterra, or custom SQL-backed systems. If your platform requires training, the onboarding period is designed to accommodate that — your Client Success Manager will factor it into the Strategic Delegation Plan so expectations are set realistically from the start.

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.