Column Chart – Holds by Month
The Chart This is a column chart showing the count of holds by month. It’s useful when you want to spot seasonal patterns or anomalies in a process quickly. Keep the x-axis in a consistent Month/Year format, include months with zero to preserve continuity, and use...
Pie Chart – Headcount by Age
The Chart This is a pie chart, useful when you want to show how a small set of categories make up a single whole. Each slice represents a non-overlapping group (age band), so you can see the composition quickly. For readability, keep the number of slices to 6–7,...
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...