Data webinars for a basic data capability level

Data is a powerful tool to help not-for-profits accelerate impact. It enables us to have visibility over our work and insights and provides opportunity to make data-driven strategic plans and outcomes, and can support predictive analytics like AI.  

To take advantage of this, it is critical that organisations have built a strong framework and foundation in order to utilise data. This includes having an understanding of how data is being captured, stored and managed, and an organisational-wide plan for embarking on a data maturity journey.  

Over the next few months, we’ll be updating this page with webinars to support your data capability level to help you and your organisation improve your data skills and make a bigger difference for the causes you support.   

Start here: Data basics to mastery, getting started 

Not-for-profits can greatly benefit from using powerful tools like artificial intelligence. But without sufficient data frameworks, practices and infrastructure, these tools won’t work. Having the fundamentals is key.  

So where do you even begin?  

Learn how to assess your organisation’s data capabilities, understand the critical foundational elements of having AI-ready data, and learn where to go to access resources curated by data experts in the not-for-profit sector.  

This webinar is intended to help you get clear on the steps involved in beginning a data maturity journey. We provide handy links to resources including governance tools, population data resources, research resources, data maturity tools, data sharing agreement guides and more.  

This course is designed to teach participants:

• Assess your organisation’s data capabilities
• Understand the critical foundational elements of having AI-ready data
• Resources curated by data experts in the not-for-profit sector

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Getting started with data: Fundamentals, strategies and setting up quick wins

Not-for-profits who are starting their data journey can find it hard to know where to begin. This webinar takes you through the fundamentals of what data you need to showcase your organisation’s purpose and achievements. Using case studies and sharing useful frameworks and resources, the webinar covers the value of strategy setting, how to set up data projects that will give you quick wins, and identifying data sources, skills and tools you will need.

This webinar is part of the Getting Started with Data series designed for not-for-profit organisations who want to learn more about data. This webinar follows on from the Data basics to mastery webinar found here. 

This course is designed to teach participants:

• What is a data strategy and how does it fit with your organisation purpose?
• Covering the core elements of a data strategy
• How to assess your organisation’s data strengths and growth areas
• Communicating with staff and management

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Six data collection essentials with Google Sheets and Forms 

Join Pablo as he helps you learn how to acquire vital data collection skills that will transform your understanding of data collection. 

This webinar will introduce you to the basics of Google Sheets and Google Forms. These powerful data collection tools will assist you in organising your data, asking questions to your community, and interpreting results. 

This webinar covers topics including: 

• Navigation and management of Google Sheets 

• Editing and collaboration in Google Sheets 

• Question creation, setup, and distribution using Google Forms 

• Response management techniques with Google Forms 

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Theory of change to articulate your outcomes and impact 

Join Pablo again as he teaches you how to articulate the issues you're addressing through storytelling. Break down the process to identify elements that will aid teams in achieving social goals. 

This webinar is action-oriented. Define outcomes, inputs, activities, and outputs using theory and storytelling and craft change narratives, which is essential for achieving goals. This knowledge is invaluable whether building a strategy, preparing a grant, or refining your not-for-profit's goals.

This course is designed to teach participants:

• Theory of change
• Outcomes Vs Outputs
• Issue framing
• Change narrative

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Getting started with data: Microsoft Power BI for data analysis 

Join Benny for this webinar as he walks you through Microsoft Power BI for data analysis. Participants will learn to enhance their data analysis capabilities and unlock valuable insights from their data. 

This webinar is part of a two-parter series with Microsoft in our Getting Started with Data series. In part two, you'll get hands on Benny using Microsoft Power BI for data visualisation.

To get the most from this series, the Microsoft team recommend you download Microsoft Power BI desktop (for free). This workshop is not recommended for Mac users, unless you have access to a remote Microsoft desktop.

This course is designed to teach participants:

• Microsoft Power BI basic concepts
• Best practices for data analysis and visualisation using Power BI
• Data visualisation techniques

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Getting started with data: Hands-on with Microsoft Power BI for data visualisation 

Join Benny for an interactive, hands-on session where you’ll learn how to use Microsoft Power BI to transform your data into compelling visual stories. Whether you're new to data visualisation or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop will guide you step by step through the powerful features of Power BI. By the end of the session, you’ll have the tools and confidence to create impactful dashboards and visualisations that drive better decision-making for your organisation.

This webinar is part of a two-parter series with Microsoft in our Getting Started with Data series.  In part one, Chris and Benny introduced you to Microsoft Power BI for data analytics.  If you were not able to attend that webinar, it is recommended you watch the video in our Recordings library.

To get the most from this series, the Microsoft team recommend you download Microsoft Power BI desktop (for free). This workshop is not recommended for Mac users, unless you have access to a remote Microsoft desktop.

This course is designed to teach participants:

• Microsoft Power BI basic concepts
• Best practices for data analysis and visualisation using Power BI
• Data visualisation techniques

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Getting started with data: Data, tools and infrastructure 

We're all familiar with the importance of data, but how do NGOs with limited resources get started? This session will provide practical tips on the tools and infrastructure needed to begin your data journey, no matter your organisation's size. We'll cover strategies for handling messy data and share case studies from organisations early in their data journey, including real-life examples from Good Data Institute (GDI) projects. Join us to learn how to effectively manage and utilise your data.

This course is designed to teach participants:

• Where to start when you have limited resources.
• Strategies for handling messy data.
• Review of real life case studies.
• Tips & tools to begin your data journey.

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Getting started with data: Essential data analysis techniques for NFPs 

Every not-for-profit (NFP) faces challenges that require solutions, needs to persuade donors or funders, and must produce impactful reports.

To effectively showcase your impact, it's crucial to plan and develop the necessary skills for data analysis. Our analytics expert will guide you through real-world case studies, demonstrating various data analysis techniques and highlighting common pitfalls to avoid. Plus, you'll get some handy AI tips to supercharge your work.

In this engaging webinar, you'll discover:

• How to frame the right questions to get the answers you need
• What data to collect and which methods to use for different types of data
• How to use common tools like Microsoft Excel and Power BI to perform your analyses
• Insights from examples and case studies drawn from NFPs new to data

This webinar is part of the "Getting Started with Data" series, designed specifically for not-for-profit organisations looking to enhance their data capabilities, even if they have limited experience.

This course is designed to teach participants:

• How to frame the right questions to get the answers you need
• What data to collect and which methods to use for different types of data
• How to use common tools like Google Sheets and Looker Studio to perform your analyses
• Insights from examples and case studies drawn from NFPs new to data

Join here. 

Data & analytics: Foundations and what's coming up 

Join us for an insightful webinar on Data & analytics:  Foundations & what’s coming up. This session is designed to help you navigate and build your confidence in the ever-evolving landscape of data and analytics.

What You’ll Learn:

·       Data & Analytics Capability Framework: Understand the essential for successful data & analytics management and application

·       NFP Roadmap to Improvement: Discover realistic and actionable steps to enhance your data & analysis efforts as an NFP.

·       Upcoming Webinars: Get a sneak peek into the exciting topics we’ll be covering this month.

This webinar will provide valuable insights and practical tips to elevate your data & analytics game and will apply to individuals and organisations at all stages of the data journey.

This course is designed to teach participants:

• Understanding the essentials for successful data & analytics management and application.
• Realistic and actionable steps to enhance your data & analysis efforts as an NFP.

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