Five tips for nonprofits data visualization

By Matthew Scharpnick,  Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Elefint Designs, a strategic design studio that works with good causes, at the Data for Good Conference in Chicago.

via Beth's Blog

www.bethkanter.org

When data is handled properly and displayed effectively, it can help change minds — and change the world.

 Today’s social sector organizations need to be able to gather, analyze and share data. This is especially true for groups that are looking to demonstrate their impact to donors, staff, boards, and other key constituents. For these groups, understanding how to properly visualize data has become increasingly important.

 We  know this because we regularly hear from organizations that are struggling to develop effective data visualizations.

 They understand the importance and power of data. But they don’t know where to begin. Worse yet, they produce reports and graphics that present their data without clarity or in ways that can be misleading.

 As a result, many well-intentioned organizations are making poor choices with their data visualizations — providing confusing or distorted information.

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