A tool for tackling economic mobility. Pointing the way towards Strategy.
The Opportunity Compass
The Opportunity Compass is a data visualization tool for measuring Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s collective progress towards improving economic mobility. The Opportunity Compass measures 82 key indicators across five areas of improvement. The latest version brings together data from funders, nonprofits and best practices, allowing nonprofits and funders to update their data as it becomes available.
Quick Facts About The Compass
Quick Facts About the Compass
- Uses data from 2015-2022
- All data is from publicly available sources
- Establishes a baseline for future progress
- Measures 82 key indicators across five areas of improvement
The Opportunity Compass is a tool for community organizations, policymakers, public institutions, and others. The Compass strengthens collaborations across sectors by creating common metrics of economic mobility. The Opportunity Compass provides a shared language and accessible visualizations of the determinants of economic mobility in order to aid organizations and individuals in policymaking, fundraising, and community organizing. This tool can guide decision-making and data-based solutions for a more equitable Charlotte-Mecklenburg community.
For more information about the Opportunity Compass, download the FAQ reach out to research@leadingonopportunity.