Teaching Paper: Data Visualization Tools for Non-Profit Research and Communication
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-qn-rchfr-mth-tp-03
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About the Teaching Paper
Effective communication of data is essential for non-profits to demonstrate accountability, influence stakeholders, and guide strategic decisions. This Teaching Paper introduces five key visualization tools—Microsoft Excel, Tableau, R with ggplot2, Google Data Studio, and Power BI—highlighting their features, strengths, and practical applications. Step-by-step instructions are provided for creating visualizations from simple charts to advanced interactive dashboards. By situating these tools within strategic planning and evidence-based decision-making frameworks, the paper demonstrates how non-profits can enhance transparency, academic rigor, and advocacy impact through data visualization.
Key Topics
- Data visualization
- Non-profit communication
- Excel, Tableau, Power BI
- R ggplot2, Google Data Studio
- Evidence-based practice
- Strategic communication
- Program evaluation
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Data Visualization Tools for Non-Profit Research and Communication. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-qn-rchfr—mth-tp-03
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