Skip Main Navigation
Eventbrite
Browse Events
Organize
Help
Log InSign Up
Menu
Page Content
This event has ended.

Actions Panel

Ticket sales have ended

Thank you so much! We look forward to seeing you in August!

Aug 23

Do Good Data 2013

By Data Analysts for Social Good

When and where

Date and time

Fri, August 23, 2013, 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM CDT

Location

The Harris School at The University of Chicago 1155 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637

Map and directions

How to get there

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

Description

Data is transforming the social sector. At Do Good Data 2013 you will hear from leading thinkers from nonprofits, academia, and government talk about how data is transforming their work and organizations. Specifically designed for nonprofit professionals, Do Good Data will introduce you to data science in the social sector and equip you with the important skills and ideas necessary to bring back to your organizations. Whether you are a wizard in R, pro at program evaluation, or looking to dip your toe in the data waters, there will be sessions and speakers specifically for you.

I hope you will join us at Do Good Data 2013 and join the data revolution!

Speakers Include:

  • Rayid Ghani, Chief Scientist - Obama for America
  • Eric Stowe, Founder & Director - Splash
  • Andrew Means, Founder - Data Analysts for Social Good; Analyst - YMCA of Metro Chicago
  • Mike Stringer, Co-founder - Datascope Analytics
  • Laura Quinn, Executive Director - Idealware
  • Edie Dobrez - Executive Director, Science of Philanthropy
  • Diane Knoepke - Senior Engagement Manager, Mission Measurement
  • Rob Metcalfe - Researcher, Becker & Friedman Institute
  • Nick Mader, Researcher - Chapin Hall
  • Matt Gee, Founder - Center for Impact Measurement
  • Lauren Haynes, Technology Manager - Ounce of Prevention
  • Derek Eder, Owner - DataMade; Co-Founder - Open City
  • Nathan Biggs, Membership Analyst - WBEZ
  • More to come!


Topics Include:

  • Overcoming the human barriers to data collection
  • Lessons from Randomized Control Trials in fundraising
  • Using data for direct mail and membership fundraising
  • Building maps with Google Fusion Tables
  • Design thinking in data science
  • Transparency for nonprofits
  • Getting started with statistical analysis in R
  • How data is changing the nonprofit sector
  • Selling your impact to funders
  • Data for Organizations Big & Small

Tentative Schedule:

  • 8:00 - Registration Opens
  • 9:00 - Main Session 1
  • 10:00 - Break
  • 10:15 - Breakout 1
  • 11:00 - Break
  • 11:15 - Breakout 2
  • 12:00 - Lunch
  • 1:00 - Main Session 2
  • 2:15 - Break
  • 2:30 - Breakout 3
  • 3:15 - Break
  • 3:30 - Main Session 3
  • 5:00 - Happy Hour & Networking Event

Scholarship Information:

Our goal is to make this conference affordable and accessible to all nonprofit organizations. Scholarships are available if you are unable to afford registration fees. Please contact Andrew Means at andrew@meanswelldoesgood.com for more information.

Supporters:

This conference would not happen without the support of:

  • Data Analysts for Social Good
  • The Impact Lab
  • The Harris School of Public Policy

Tags

  • United States Events
  • Illinois Events
  • Things to do in Chicago, IL
  • Chicago Conferences
Event ended

Do Good Data 2013


Follow this organizer to stay informed on future events

Data Analysts for Social Good

Event creator

Events you might like

  • International Journal on Homelessness Conference 2023

    International Journal on Homelessness Conference 2023
    International Journal on Homelessness Conference 2023

    Tue, Mar 21, 11:00 AM
    DePaul University Lincoln Park Campus Student Center • Chicago, IL
    $0 - $275
  • 2023 BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE (BLC)

    2023 BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE (BLC)
    2023 BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE (BLC)

    Fri, Mar 24, 1:00 PM
    Living Word Christian Center • Forest Park, IL
  • In-Person Chi Hack Night

    In-Person Chi Hack Night
    In-Person Chi Hack Night

    Tue, Feb 21, 6:00 PM
    TeamWorking at TechNexus • Chicago, IL
    Free
  • What’s in the New Infrastructure Bill for you?

    What’s in the New Infrastructure Bill for you?
    What’s in the New Infrastructure Bill for you?

    Wed, Feb 8, 9:00 AM
    Malcolm X College • Chicago, IL
    $29.99
  • 2023 Women in Digestive Diseases: At the Forefront

    2023 Women in Digestive Diseases: At the Forefront
    2023 Women in Digestive Diseases: At the Forefront

    Sat, Mar 4, 8:00 AM
    UChicago Rubenstein Forum • Chicago, IL
    $0 - $75
  • Autism & Developmental Differences Expo

    Autism & Developmental Differences Expo
    Autism & Developmental Differences Expo

    Sat, Mar 11, 10:00 AM
    Malcolm X College • Chicago, IL
  • From Day One: Chicago 2023

    From Day One: Chicago 2023
    From Day One: Chicago 2023

    Tue, Mar 28, 8:30 AM
    Venue SIX10 • Chicago, IL
    $99 - $399
  • Illinois Women in Cannabis (IWC)- 2023 Conference

    Illinois Women in Cannabis (IWC)- 2023 Conference
    Illinois Women in Cannabis (IWC)- 2023 Conference

    Sat, Mar 25, 9:00 AM
    Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Institute of Technology • Chicago, IL
    $25 - $50
  • Stories+Money=Change Conference 2023

    Stories+Money=Change Conference 2023
    Stories+Money=Change Conference 2023

    Thu, Sep 28, 9:00 AM
    W Chicago - Lakeshore • Chicago, IL
    $250 - $5,000
  • City of Chicago Construction Summit 2023

    City of Chicago Construction Summit 2023
    City of Chicago Construction Summit 2023

    Thu, Feb 16, 9:00 AM
    Malcolm X College • Chicago, IL
    Free

Site Navigation

Use Eventbrite

  • How it Works
  • Pricing
  • Eventbrite Boost
  • Eventbrite Mobile Ticket App
  • Eventbrite Check-In App
  • Eventbrite App Marketplace
  • Event Registration Software
  • Content Standards
  • FAQs
  • Sitemap

Plan events

  • Sell Tickets Online
  • Event Planning
  • Sell Concert Tickets Online
  • Event Payment System
  • Solutions for Professional Services
  • Event Management Software
  • Community Engagement
  • Virtual Events Platform
  • QR Codes for Event Check-In
  • Post your event online

Find events

  • Browse Chicago Events
  • Get the Eventbrite App

Connect with us

  • Report This Event
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • CA Privacy Notice
  • Accessibility
  • Community Guidelines
Eventbrite + Ticketfly

© 2023 Eventbrite