Ohio Cultural Data Project
The Ohio Cultural Data Project (OCDP) is an online system for collecting and standardizing historical financial and organizational data. The first management tool of its kind, the OCDP will enable organizations to view trends in their data, benchmark themselves against peer organizations, and enhance their financial management capacity.
The Greater Columbus Arts Council now requires Operating Support applicants to complete a Data Profile through the Ohio Cultural Data Project (OCDP) Web site.
Instructions for the use of the OCDP
- Go to www.ohculturaldata.org and click on "New User Registration"
- Create new Data Profile. Complete a Data Profile for each of the TWO most recently completed fiscal years: start with the earliest year
- Enter data using your board-approved financial audit
- When finished entering data, click on Submit/Error Check: addresss any errors and call the Help Desk if you have any questions.
- Click on the "Funder Report" link next to the Data Profile you just submitted. Click on the report for the Greater Columbus Arts Council and print (or save and upload to GoArts)
- Review your Funder Report; if you need to make changes, call the Help Desk.
- Include your Funder Report along with your Greater Columbus Arts Council application online materials.
Please note: As part of the effort to ensure the accuracy of your data, throughtout the year, the OCDP will review each of your submitted Data Profile(s) and contact you with suggested revisions. It is your responsibility to make any necessary changes to the submitted Data Profile(s). This process will not interfere with your ability to run and apply for grants.Funder Reports
Complete instructions for getting started with the OCDP are available here: http://www.ohculturaldata.org/orientation.aspx
