The Data Science of Nonprofit Service Organizations, with Barton Poulson

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

Course Description

Overview

Use data science to make a difference. Learn how data science can help nonprofits understand the communities they serve, fulfill their mission, and assess their impact.

Syllabus

Introduction

Data science and nonprofit service organizations

1. Applying Data Science

Overcoming the data-free environment
Data sources for nonprofits
Web analytics for nonprofits
New methods for evaluating impact
New methods for identifying donors
New methods for assessing need
Improving organization productivity and efficiency
Ethical issues surrounding data in nonprofit organizations
Careers for data scientists in nonprofits

Conclusion

Next steps

Taught by

Barton Poulson

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