Unlocking Insights, Driving Impact: How Catalyst is Powering Change in Northeast Florida

The Catalyst Dashboard is more than just a data tool—it’s a powerful resource designed to help organizations, policymakers, and community leaders make informed decisions that drive meaningful change. Since its launch, the dashboard has been used across Northeast Florida to support strategic planning, guide policy decisions, strengthen advocacy efforts, and foster collaboration.

This document highlights real-world examples of how the Catalyst Dashboard is being leveraged to address critical issues in our region, demonstrating its growing role in shaping a stronger, more resilient Northeast Florida.

• Influencing Charitable Giving Strategies: Florida Community Innovation used the Catalyst model to create a report that helped the Mount Dora Community Trust determine grant priorities for North Lake County, ensuring funding aligns with areas of high need. Students from the University of Florida and Georgetown University contributed to the report under the mentorship of Florida Community Innovation’s board.
• Affordable Housing Advocacy in Baker County: Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville recently expanded its service area to include Baker County, to help workers and families build and own attainable homes. Anecdotal evidence suggested that higher rents in Baker County are squeezing residents’ budgets in an unprecedented way. The Catalyst dashboard for Housing and Community Stability allowed HabiJax to easily visualize that a majority of Macclenny renters are cost-burdened for meetings with the public and various government officials.
• Educating Local Leaders: Leadership Jacksonville integrates the Catalyst Dashboard into its leadership programs, equipping participants with a deeper understanding of Jacksonville’s challenges and opportunities.
• Tracking Community Progress: The Jacksonville Civic Council incorporates Catalyst data into its EpicJax 90-day sprints, using key indicators to inform how they can make an impact and track progress.
• Reliable Data for Local Media: Local media outlets, including News4Jax, are turning to Catalyst for trustworthy data, as seen in a recent article on renters’ rights.

By showcasing these examples, we hope to inspire more organizations to explore how the Catalyst Dashboard can support their work. Visit Catalystnefl.org to learn more and leverage data for impact.