Hi everyone,
I'm a student researcher at McDaniel College in Westminster, MD, working on a project to design a free, Google Sheets-based dashboard and KPI reporting toolkit for small animal rescue organizations.
The goal is simple: a no-cost, easy-to-use reporting tool that helps rescues track the metrics that actually matter to them - without needing a tech background or an expensive software subscription.
Before I build anything, I want to make sure I'm solving real problems. This community knows better than anyone what the day-to-day data and reporting challenges look like on the ground, and I'd genuinely value your perspective.
I put together a short needs assessment survey (5–7 minutes) covering:
- What tools are you currently using to track animals, volunteers, and finances
- Where reporting gets difficult or time-consuming
- What you'd most want to see on a dashboard
👉https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefD4RJRCDM2UyPo2isqza1_vTJIcPuD1uj5UyiklynQXygfA/viewform
If you're also open to a brief follow-up conversation, there's an option to indicate that at the end. I'd especially love to hear from smaller or volunteer-run organizations - your experience tends to get overlooked in tools that are built for larger shelters.
Thank you for any time you're able to give. Happy to answer any questions here too.
- Jason Bruder, McDaniel College
#DataandTechnology
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Jason Bruder
Student
McDaniel College
MD
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