Focused Skills Lab:
Analysis ToolPak Basic Concepts
Get started with practical data analytics in Excel using the Data Analysis ToolPak, including linear regression, forecasting, and correlation.
Many fundraising shops want to start using data analytics, but it can be hard to know where to begin.
Dedicated statistical software can feel like a big commitment, and the benefits of analytics can feel unclear until you see real results.
In this Focused Skills Lab, Dr. Greg Duke demonstrates how to use Excel’s Data Analysis ToolPak for common analytics tasks, including linear regression, forecasting, and correlation.
You will walk away with a clear picture of what basic analytics can do for your organization, and you will be ready to take the next step into predictive modeling and forecasting.
With Microsoft Excel, you can explore core analytics concepts using tools you already have.
Your Instructor
For over 20 years, Greg Duke has worked in fundraising organizations in the United States and the United Kingdom, working primarily in database management and prospect research.
Duke helps Raiser’s Edge clients to optimize their database by implementing data clean-up techniques and creating reporting structures, including dashboards and SQL queries. He also facilitates data imports into Raiser’s Edge and database administration.
Duke has worked at the University of Oxford, Niagara University, Florida International University, and the Rochester Institute of Technology. He has lectured at several APRA International and regional conferences, and previously taught a fundraising course at Niagara University. Duke earned a D.Phil in modern history from Jesus College, University of Oxford.
Course Curriculum
Excel for Fundraisers Live: Data Analysis with ToolPak
- Outline, Video, and Resources (66:03)
Practical data analytics in Excel using the Data Analysis ToolPak.
$59.00
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
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