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#datanerds: Six Steps to Great Graphs and Charts

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Source: Gemma Correll – I Love Charts. Note from Beth: I just knew that I was going to start obsessing about charts and graphs after my Excel spreadsheet obsessions started. What better way than in Excel. Step 1: Which Chart is Best? If your data adds up to 100%, you might choose a pie chart.

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How to Spot Misleading Charts, a Checklist

Tableau

Alyssa Jenson November 14, 2023 - 6:59pm Sue Kraemer Senior Data Skills Curriculum Strategy Manager, Tableau Charts are all around us. When viewing and creating charts, it’s vital that we gain the ability to critically explore and discern the integrity of the information and conclusions shown in charts. Chart Design.

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New on SSIR: Give Permission to Peer Influence

Amy Sample Ward

. —– A new report from the team at Forrester came out last week: Tapping The Entire Online Peer Influence Pyramid. The evaluation and recognition of peer influence, something that is not only prevalent but inherent in social media, is something that help empower and sustain your communities AND increase your staff capacity.

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Why Data SHOULD Drive Your Strategy

Association Analytics

On top of that, tracking the answers, particularly if you layer on anonymized demographic data – gender, job role or title, location, things of that nature – lets you know who is actually responding, and how that is influencing those responses. Actions may be loud, but people do have something to say.

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How Nonprofits Can Stay Compliant with Online Fundraising Laws in 2022

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Here’s a chart with state-specific charitable registration details. In a recent study by Fidelity Charitable , 8 out of 10 donors reported that nonprofit transparency and trustworthiness influence their giving decisions. Whether you must register in a specific state depends on your mission and how much you receive in donations.

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Planning to Win: A Framework and Free Toolkit for Nonprofit Campaign Planning

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Chart the Course. Choose Your Influence Strategy. This framework leads you through a logical decision-making chain where each step and decision builds upon the next. The six simple stages to successful campaign planning are: Define the Victory. Evaluate the Campaign Climate. Message for Impact. Manage the Campaign.

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How To Spot Misleading Charts: Review the Message

Tableau

Ateken Abla November 14, 2023 - 6:59pm Sue Kraemer Senior Data Skills Curriculum Strategy Manager, Tableau Charts exist everywhere. Viewing a chart instead of a table of numbers helps us quickly understand data, see patterns, and make better decisions. In the same way that words can deceive, so can charts. Be aware of the SCAM!

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