Data Lovers and Do Gooders Day 1
On Friday night, March 2, 2012, we kicked off DC Data Dive, a collaboration between DataWithoutBorders and the 2011 Independent Sector American Express NGEN Fellows! More than 100 data enthusiasts, do-gooders and nonprofit leaders turned up for the event. #dcdatadive #ISNGEN @DatanoBorders
- Lisa Flick Wilson (@flikstr) and Mayur Patel took the stage to give a quick overview of the Independent Sector NGEN Fellows' project "Leading through Data". The aim: help improve understanding and use of big data in the social sector. Keep an eye out for case studies, webinars and an ongoing blog profiling nonprofits working on these issues. http://bit.ly/wWzobh
"Dealing with Big Data will be a critical leadership skill" @mayurhpatel on @IndSector NGEN fellows: #dcdatadive #bigdata
Cultivating relationships between data scientists and nonprofit leaders a big part of the #dcdatadive.
The #dcdatadive crowd. Data for good is the new black! cc @newamerica @datanoborders http://pic.twitter.com/HbQGfECi- From a strong pool of DC based non-profits, three organizations were chosen to take part in the Data Dive: National Environmental Educational Foundation (NEEF), Guidestar and DC Action for Children. Each got up and presented a data challenge they're working on and how solving it would advance their mission. Better Data, Bigger Impact. @neefusa @guidestarusa @actfordchildren
Braz @guidestarusa takes podium by proudly proclaiming himself "data nerd." He's in the right place tonight. #dcdatadive
Burning Q is there a data based model that can predict an org is failing? An early warning system for non-profits @guidestar #dcdatadive- Data book - cool idea for #dcdatadive project by @dcactionforkids. Looking at where kids live learn and play affecting all aspects of lives
- Following the presentations, the matchmaking began! Data enthusiasts started teaming up with each nonprofits to find about more about their needs and the skills they could offer.
Great to see the huge turnout at #dcdatadive and the interest at the convergence of tech, philanthropy, and data. Congrats @DataNoBorders
Outcomes are the trends of the future...happening today! Numbers are like the new black. Love this event! #dcdatadive
Enjoyed meeting all the incredibly smart, motivated people at the #dcdatadive tonight. Looking forward to tomorrow night!- And the prize for best dressed went to....
Best shirt at #dcdatadive goes to Nikki Roda from @a2datadive cc @hmason http://pic.twitter.com/pzDQuSp5- A successful evening wrapped up! People will be rolling up their sleeves tomorrow morning at 9am.
