Foundations of a Campus Data Ecosystem
For more than 25 years, we’ve focused on one thing: helping colleges and universities use data and technology to move real work forward. Today we’re excited to introduce the Field Guide Series, a six-part collection of short, practical modules you can put to use right...
Stacked Area Chart – Gift Amount by Source
The Chart This is a stacked area chart, which is useful when you want to see both the total amount of a variable and the mix inside that total over time. Each band represents a source (Appeal, Donor Dinner, Event, and Other/Unknown), so you can read both volume...
Line Chart – New Hires and Terminations by Year
The Chart This is a two-series line chart, which is good choice when you want to show how things change over time. Each line traces annual counts for one measure (here, new hires and terminations), so you can see direction, pace, and where the curves cross. What...
Welcome to One Chart, One Decision
We’re excited to launch our first post in our new One Chart, One Decision series. Each week, we’ll feature a new visualization, unpacking it in 250 words or less in three sections. The Chart – We’ll tell you what type of visualization it is and why it...