This is a fast-paced overview of SAVI’s contents and tools. It will describe the data available in SAVI and how to use the search tools in SAVI to find the data you need. It will provide an overview of the Quick Info, Community Profiles, Select Data, Map, Chart, Table, My Communities, My Data, My Projects, and other SAVI tools. This module also explores potential uses of SAVI, including examples of how SAVI is being used by organizations in Central Indiana.

SAVI Advanced is a powerful data visualization and analysis tool that allows you to gain a new understanding of the communities and populations you serve. SAVI Advanced allows you to explore and identify patterns and trends to guide your research or decision-making. SAVI Advanced also allows you to create Data Stories. Storytelling with data is an easy way to engage with stakeholders to justify the need for a grant, demonstrate program impact, or share research findings. SAVI allows you to build a narrative around your data, add interactive visualizations you create in SAVI-Advanced, and share YOUR STORY on-line.