Webinar 5: Data Visualization Basics for Nonprofits
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
- Virtual event
- Cost: Free
- Contact
- CICP.Research@cunet.carleton.ca
Delivered by the Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP) through our Community Education Centre, this introductory workshop is designed for nonprofit and charitable professionals who feel unsure about data or how to use it.
Are you sitting on a pile of data but struggling to share what it means? You don’t need advanced coding skills or expensive software to make your data compelling. In this interactive webinar designed specifically for nonprofit professionals, we will cover the basics of data visualization using tools you already have, like Excel and Google Sheets.
We’ll explore why visual data matters for your organization’s storytelling, how to choose the right type of graph for different kinds of information, and key design principles to make your charts clear and accessible. Bring your questions and follow along as we end with a hands-on exercise to turn a basic, default spreadsheet graph into a clean visualization.
In this session, you will learn:
- How to choose the right type of chart for your data
- Common graphing mistakes and how to avoid them
- Simple tips for making your visuals accessible and easy to read
- How to build and customize a basic chart in Excel or Google Sheets
Webinar Information:
- Date: October 27, 2026
- Time: 1:00-2:00PM (EST)
- Language: English (closed captioning in French available after video recording is posted)
Perfect for anyone ready to explore survey data with confidence. No statistics background required!
This session is free, open to the public, and will be recorded for later viewing on our website