Course details
Data for nonprofit leaders
A 5-week course designed to equip senior nonprofit leaders to harness the strategic potential of data for their organisation.
About the course
This course has been specifically designed to support senior nonprofit leaders, board members, and CEOs to show you how to harness the full strategic potential of data for your organisation.
Taking a big picture view, it will cover the practical and technical aspects of how to lead your organisation’s journey to improved data maturity, including how to build the skills and culture of your team, and define your next steps.
“[This course] ... expanded my knowledge in ways that are relevant to my role; and it gave me an opportunity to connect with other leaders and learn from their experience and knowledge in this space. I’m hoping now that other colleagues of mine will also join future courses, so that we can start to develop our own data journey with a shared language and a common understanding of what is possible.”
What will you gain from the course?
Each 2 hour session will build on your knowledge, confidence and understanding of organisational data maturity. The course will be run completely online over 5 weeks. You will work alongside a cohort of up to 12 other senior leaders and be encouraged to network with each other to provide ongoing support and connection beyond the scope of the course.
The course will help you to:
Get a grip on what you need to know about data for your organisation as a leader, and start the process of making data work for your cause.
Understand the jargon and enable you to lead better, more confident conversations about all aspects of data within your organisation.
Understand the relationship between data and digital.
Demonstrate the leadership behaviours that will lead to improved use of data in your organisation.
Understand the different areas of expertise or data roles (analysts, engineers, architects, ethics) and identify who you might need on your team.
Prioritise where your resources need to go, and make better investment decisions around data infrastructure, skills and staffing.
Create connections with other senior leaders facing similar challenges and access peer support.
Programme details
The course is provided over 5 sessions of 2 hours, all delivered online via Teams. Sessions include mini breaks.
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Introduction, talk about the course, take a data maturity assessment, data strategy basics, meet/get to know each other and your data challenges, hopes and aspirations.
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This session will provide inspiration about what’s possible in using and analysing data (covering and demystifying topics such as optimisation, predictive/prescriptive analysis, AI, machine learning, and modelling).
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The slightly techie session (don’t be afraid!). We’ll cover understanding your organisation’s data assets, data journeys (collection, storage, analysis, reporting), the range of tools available, including insights into data science, dashboards, data warehouses and data models.
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Understanding the range of roles and responsibilities around data, getting your board on board (or maybe getting data skills on your board), recruitment/hiring and finding support.
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The key to it all. We will focus on setting your course for the future and action planning your organisation’s next steps.
How much does it cost?
The full price is £699 plus VAT, with a limited number of early bird tickets available at a discounted price of £499 plus VAT. See course booking pages (below) for details.
More info
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Sian Basker: Sian is our Co-CEO. Sian combines a passion for data with a skill for communication and a drive to build knowledge in the nonprofit sector. She has designed and delivered training materials, courses, events and workshops for over 25 years. More about Sian
Sian will be supported by other members of the team
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Data Orchard CIC has a deep understanding of how data is currently being used in the nonprofit sector. We have been pioneering research on data maturity since 2015, developed the world’s first data maturity framework and assessment for the not for profit sector (which was later used by the UK government to build their own), and publish annual ‘State of the Sector - Data Maturity in the Nonprofit Sector’ reports. We also have a good understanding of the challenges faced by nonprofit sector organisations where resources are tight and need to be deployed carefully.
Our team of data specialists have wide experience in designing training courses and curriculums, and delivering effective training across many sectors, including charities, social enterprises, housing and public sector organisations.
In brief
Early bird: £499+VAT per delegate
Full price: £699+VAT per delegate2hrs/week x 5 weeks, delivered online
For senior nonprofit leaders and CEOs
Small cohort 6-12 people
Peer networking
Chosen by
Upcoming cohort dates:
what previous course participants say
People who have completed the course said they felt better equipped and confident to lead, as well as being motivated and inspired to take future action. Read more course feedback:
Book inhouse training
We can deliver this course for a group of senior leaders in your organisation. Talk to us about developing a tailored programme. From £3,500 per course.
