Teaching Paper: Essential Design Resources for Data Visualization in Non-Profits
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-rsc-eth-dt-tp-03
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About the Article
Non-profits increasingly depend on data visualization to communicate impact, engage stakeholders, and support decision-making. Building capacity in this area requires structured access to high-quality design resources. This Teaching Paper curates foundational books, online courses, websites, and scholarly articles that combine theory with practical application. Resources by Few, Knaflic, and Cairo provide design fundamentals; platforms such as Coursera, edX, and Khan Academy offer structured training; and websites like Datawrapper Academy and D3.js tutorials deliver hands-on practice. A case study illustrates how one NGO developed in-house visualization skills, while reflection questions guide readers in assessing organizational learning needs. The paper provides a structured roadmap for academics, practitioners, and students seeking to enhance their visualization competencies.
Key Topics
- Foundational books on visualization and storytelling
- Online learning platforms for building capacity
- Practical websites and tutorials for skill development
- Academic articles linking visualization to theory
- Case study of capacity building in a non-profit
- Strategies for integrating resources into training and evaluation
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Essential Design Resources for Data Visualization in Non-Profits. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-sc-md-ms-tp-03
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