Teaching Paper: Data Visualization Templates – Practical Tools for Effective Non-Profit Analytics
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Teaching Paper | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-hr-bg-dt-tp-02
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About the Article
Data visualization enables non-profits to transform complex program, fundraising, and operational data into clear, actionable insights. This Teaching Paper introduces eight practical visualization templates—bar charts, line graphs, pie charts, scatter plots, heat maps, dashboards, geospatial maps, and infographics—explaining their optimal use cases, recommended tools, and adaptation strategies for non-profit contexts. A case study illustrates how combining multiple templates can improve donor engagement reporting. Practical tips for tool selection, design clarity, and avoiding common pitfalls are included, equipping practitioners and scholars with structured methods to enhance decision-making, stakeholder communication, and transparency.
Key Topics
- Eight visualization templates for non-profits
- Bar charts, line graphs, scatter plots, and heat maps
- Dashboards, geospatial maps, and infographics
- Tool selection and adoption strategies
- Common visualization challenges and solutions
- Case study: donor engagement reporting
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Data Visualization Templates – Practical Tools for Effective Non-Profit Analytics. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-hr-bg-dt-tp-02
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