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Agents of NonprofitThe Importance of Data Science with Matthew DubinsDonor Science Consulting helps nonprofits stay competitive through advanced data analytics. In this episode, Matthew Dubins, founder of Donor Science Consulting, joins me to discuss all things data science. Topics we cover include:How Matthew got started in data science and the nonprofit spaceWhy no organization can afford to ignore data scienceSome of the main services he offers, all centered around predictive modelingEthical considerations and privacy best practicesThe limits of what data science can’t — and shouldn’t — doImpacts he’s seen from COVID on the nonprofit industryTo connect with Matthew:Donor S...
2022-05-3037 min
Don't Scare me With Donor DataEp 12 - Discussing Charity Intelligence with Kate Bahen, Managing DirectorIn today's episode, I sat down with Kate Bahen, Managing Director of Charity Intelligence Canada. Charity Intelligence exists to carry out deep research profiles on Canadian charities to help donors make better decisions with their donation dollars. To that end, part of what they do is release lists of Canadian charities, ranked based on 5 separate dimensions. Kate and her organization have been fairly controversial in the non-profit industry here in Canada, so I figured it might be beneficial for people to get a deeper perspective on what they do.
For more information on Charity Intelligence, feel free to...
2020-12-2551 min
Don't Scare me With Donor DataEp11 - Discussing the Impact of COVID-19 on Fundraising with Theresa Lee of Responsive FundraisingIn this episode I sat down to chat with Theresa Lee, Principal Consultant at Responsive Fundraising. I wanted to get a sense from her as to what she's noticed about how COVID has changed the game for the organizations that she serves and what has perhaps stayed the same. Among other things, we spoke about social media scraping and event vs. relationship-based fundraising. Most importantly, we had some good laughs and I hope you'll agree that the conversation was educational.
To learn more about what she does as part of Responsive Fundraising, visit https://responsivefundraising.com/.
2020-09-1041 min
Don't Scare me With Donor DataEp10 - Discussing Advanced Survey Research with Michael Lowery of LMR Market ResearchIn this episode I sat down for a nice chat with Michael Lowery, the Co-Owner and Manager of Operations at LMR Market Research. We discussed the ins and outs of advanced survey research. What it is, how it can how it's used, and how it can benefit non-profits. To read more about what they do, feel free to visit their website here: https://www.lmrmarketresearch.com/.
2020-07-1421 min
Don't Scare me With Donor DataEp9 - Discussing Canadian 3rd Party Data Append with Allen Davidov of Environics AnalyticsIn this episode I'm joined by Allen Davidov, the VP of Business Development at Environics Analytics. We have a geeky old time talking about the role that 3rd party appends can play in non-profit fundraising campaign success, and especially how it can help during the COVID-19 era. Have a listen and if you want to learn any more about Environics, feel free to visit them at environicsanalytics.ca.
2020-07-0931 min
Don't Scare me With Donor DataEp8 - Discussing 3rd Party Data Appends with Ryan Woroniecki of DonorSearchI sat down to speak with Ryan Woroniecki, VP of Strategic Partnerships at DonorSearch. We spoke about the considerable fundraising value of getting 3rd party prospect research data appended to an organization's donor records. I've used DonorSearch in the past to help US clients of mine, and was definitely impressed with how useful it's been, not only based on the info it provides, but with the opportunities that it opens up for data science products I've been able to build with it.
If you've ever been curious to learn more about what it means to incorporate 3rd pa...
2020-05-2828 min
Don't Scare me With Donor DataEp7 - Discussing lvls of non-profit data sophistication w Celeste Bannon Waterman, Partner of Research & Analytics @ KCIIn this episode, I spoke with Celeste Bannon Waterman, Partner/Lead of Research & Analytics at KCI. The topic was a document she sent me that details the 4 stages a non-profit can go through as it becomes more and more sophisticated in terms of data infrastructure, analytics, and data science. I found the conversation to be very philosophical, interesting, and enlightening. Then again, I'm probably biased because she was my old boss when I worked at KCI!
Have a look below for a link to the document, called the "Data Platform".
https://kciphilanthropy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/The...
2020-05-0641 min
Don't Scare me With Donor DataEp6 - Discussing Recession Fundraising with Ben Miller, Chief Analytic Officer @ DonorTrendsI spoke with Ben Miller, Chief Analytic Officer @ EveryAction's DonorTrends. He told me about his analysis of fundraising during the Great Recession of 2008, using the world's largest dataset on charitable giving, called the "Growth in Giving" dataset. Ben had some very practical suggestions that non-profits could follow to help them weather the economic downturn.
See the below links for some additional info he wanted me to include:
https://www.everyaction.com/blog
www.afpfep.org
2020-04-3026 min
Don't Scare me With Donor DataEp5 - Discussing Care2 w Canadian Director, Claire KerrI spoke with Claire Kerr, Canadian Director of Care2, to learn more about her organization. Care2 is a progressive social enterprise that helps individuals and non-profits across the continent reach their awareness and advocacy goals by connecting them to people who passionately care about their cause. For more information on Care2 and what they do, please visit https://www.care2.com/aboutus/ and http://www.care2services.com/.
2020-04-2731 min
Don't Scare me With Donor DataEp4 - Talking about Donor CRMs with Dave SaraivaIn this episode I had the honour of speaking with my friend Dave Saraiva, of Lifeline Design, about the CRM his company created. It's an illuminating look at the inner workings of non-profits, and how they can be vastly improved, or adversely affected depending on their experience with this very key software that manages their own donor data.
If you're interested in learning more about his CRM, DonorEngine, see here.
2020-04-2023 min
Don't Scare me With Donor DataEp3 - Speaking with Kirk Schmidt of STARSIn this episode, I spoke with Kirk Schmidt, Director of Fundraising Analytics and Systems at STARS Air Ambulance. We spoke about the power and promise of analytics both simple and complex, and at times it was like speaking with someone who gets me on a deep level. Listen in and I hope you enjoy!
2020-02-2525 min
Don't Scare me With Donor DataEp2 - Speaking with Marianne PelletierI speak with Marianne Pelletier (of Staupell Analytics Group) about major gift prospect modeling. It's a process with so many technical and interpersonal steps, so I'm interested to hear how she manages it.
You can learn more about Marianne's company at https://www.staupell.com/
2020-02-0631 minDon't Scare me With Donor DataPilot Episode - Conversation with Woodrow Rosenbaum of #GivingTuesdayI speak with Woodrow Rosenbaum about some intense analytical work that I did with #GivingTuesday to help uncover helpful and interesting insights on the value of GivingTuesday.
2020-01-2324 min
How I Built My Fundraising Consultancy - the stories behind the people driving results in the nonprofit sectorMatthew DubinsMatthew Dubins is the founder of Donor Science. He is a developer and programmer who helps nonprofits through his data science consultancy. Learn more about Donor Science at www.donorscience.ca. Learn more about MarketSmart at www.imarketsmart.com.
2018-07-1726 min
AFP Greater Toronto ChapterSpeaker Discovery Series - Spring 2018 EditionMissed our Spring edition of the Speaker Discovery Series? Listen to the full podcast here.
Recorded live at the Gladstone Hotel on May 9, 2018 featuring:
Melanie Cote, Associate Creative Director - Blakely
Matthew Dubins, Founder & Data Scientist - Donor Science Consulting
Becky Fallis, Assistant - Gift and Estate Planning, Sunnybrook Foundation
Gerri Nakirigya Lutaaya, Project Coordinator - Environics Institute
Mo Waja, Social Media & Digital Marketing - Camp Oochigeas
Ruth Godinho, Director - Advancement Services - Humber College (presentation not recorded)
With a special ice-breaker story from: Samantha Barr, Manager - Alumni Relations & Advancement Campaigns - University...
2018-06-151h 06