Tuesday, Aug. 19
Data is everywhere in fundraising, but how do we use it to drive results? Data Science Now is a one-day, hands-on event designed for anyone who works with data in fundraising, from beginners looking to build confidence to seasoned professionals seeking fresh perspectives. The sessions focus on practical strategies that you can immediately apply in your organization, regardless of your level of technical expertise.
Fundraising analytics leaders will break down key concepts, methodologies and real-world applications, helping you turn data into action in meaningful ways. Whether you’re exploring basic analytics, diving into data visualization or curious about advanced techniques like AI and machine learning, this event is designed to give you tools and ideas you can use right away and a roadmap for further learning.
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Who Should Attend?
If you work with fundraising data at any level, this community is for you! Whether you’re in prospect development, annual giving, advancement services or another area, you’ll walk away with new strategies, actionable insights and a community of peers who share your challenges and goals.
We especially encourage early-career professionals and those looking to expand their analytics skills to join us. Sessions are designed to be interactive and collaborative, ensuring you get practical takeaways that fit your needs.
What will you learn?
Sessions will focus on:
- Making Data Work for You — Practical analytics strategies that drive fundraising success
- From Insights to Action — Change management and implementation strategies
- Visualizing Fundraising Data — Creating dashboards and reports that tell compelling stories
- Exploring Advanced Techniques — Increased exposure to AI, machine learning and predictive analytics applications and methods
- And much more!
Attendees will have the opportunity to share their experiences with fellow analytics professionals, establish new connections and gain applicable skills that can be put to immediate use.
The Data Science Challenge Returns!
Put your skills to the test in the sixth annual Data Science Challenge! Whether you’re new to data or a seasoned pro, this interactive challenge is a great way to experiment, learn and showcase how to derive meaningful value from data in a nonprofit setting. Using a realistic, simulated fundraising dataset, you’ll explore ways to improve engagement, retention, portfolio management and giving outcomes.
Winners will present their findings at Data Science Now in Baltimore, and all participants will be invited to share their work through digital posters. Learn more and sign up now.
Challenge participants are encouraged to check out examples from past winners for inspiration.