Frequently Asked Questions

Catalyst is a collaborative data initiative created by and for the Northeast Florida community to better understand our region's strengths and opportunities.

Click "Data" at the top of the page, then scroll to select the dashboard you'd like to view.

More to come here... stay tuned for updates!

Each dashboard allows you to filter data by county to view region-specific insights. You'll also find state and national-level data for comparison, all of which can be downloaded in PDF, PNG, or CSV formats. For more granular community-level data—such as specific cities, neighborhoods, or zip codes—contact us to create a customized dashboard tailored to your organization's needs.

For the majority of the data on our dashboard, updates occur automatically through our data partner, mySidewalk. Whenever the original data sources release new information, those updates are pushed to our dashboard. Update timing may vary by data point. We're currently expanding our data sources to include more local Northeast Florida information, and our team regularly monitors the platform to ensure everything is current, annually.

For Nonprofits: Catalyst helps you better understand and meet the needs of those you serve, measure and communicate your impact, and identify collaboration opportunities with other organizations to amplify your work.

For Government & Business Leaders: Catalyst provides insights into community needs and the organizations addressing them, helping you make informed decisions and develop effective evaluation strategies.

For volunteers and donors: Catalyst is a great place to learn more about issues in the community and connect with nonprofits who align to your values and interests.

Need tailored guidance? Contact us to discuss how Catalyst can support your specific goals. View use cases here.

You can support Catalyst by clicking the "Donate" button on this website or by visiting the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida's donation page