Data for Social Good Geoff Zakaib, P.Eng., MBA U of C Analytics and Visualization Roundtable January 15, 2014.

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Data for Social Good Geoff Zakaib, P.Eng., MBA U of C Analytics and Visualization Roundtable January 15, 2014

Agenda Background Data Science / Social Good Open Data / Open Government Data for Good - Calgary Call to Action

Background Amount and Importance of Data is Increasing Data Most Often Used for Commercial Purposes Social Organizations are Trying to do Good Lack Skills to Collect, Understand and Use Data to Make Better Decisions Role of the Data Scientist / Data Analyst is Key

DataKind DataKind brings together leading data scientists with high impact social organizations through a comprehensive, collaborative approach that leads to shared insights, greater understanding, and positive action through data in the service of humanity DataKind DataDives, DataCorps, DataChapters

Data Scientists / Data Analysts

Data Lifecycle Capture and Storage Organization and Indexing Validation and Quality Control Access and Provision Analytics and Visualization Interpretation and Recommendations for Action

STRUCTURED & CONNECTED INFORMATION & KNOWLEDGE EVIDENCE OF SOCIAL RETURN FEEDBACK INFORMATIONINSIGHT INFORMATION INSIGHT INFORMATION FUNDERS NONPROFITS & SOCIAL BUSINESSES BENEFICIARIES GREATER IMPACT & EVIDENCE OF THAT IMPACT TIME, MONEY, EXPERIENCE INTERVENTION S 9 CENTERED ON A SYSTEM OF SHARED KNOWLEDGE

10 Classifications Taxonomies for data that provide a “common language” across organizations NTEE codes for nonprofits IRIS metrics for social businesses GeoTree for geographic coding Technical Standards Specifications for electronic data interchange that allow easy and accurate access to information by multiple parties hGrant for machine readable foundation grant reporting Reporting Protocols Standards for data reporting that ensure data is reported accurately, consistently, and promptly IRS 990 requirements The Foundation Center’s Reporting Commitment for foundation grants Knowledge Platforms Platforms that allow social sector data to be captured GuideStar for nonprofit data GreatNonprofits for stakeholder reviews ImpactBase for impact inv’s Governance: Oversight, Rights & Protection Oversight to maintain the system, ensure intellectual property rights and privacy concerns are managed, build consensus, and drive compliance US Government for policies, legal standing, tax issues GIIN for impact investing IATI to maintain standards and increase transparency for international aid STRENGHTENING THE SECTOR’S INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE IN FIVE KEY AREAS:

Joel Gurin

G8 Open Data Charter – June 2013 We therefore agree to follow a set of principles that will be the foundation for access to, and the release and re-use of, data made available by G8 governments. They are: Open Data by Default Quality and Quantity Useable by All Releasing Data for Improved Governance Releasing Data for Innovation

Data for Good Data for Good is the Canadian organization affiliated with DataKind Data for Good – Calgary is a new Meetup group calling everyone with an interest in data Data for Good – Calgary The Calgary community has incredible skills in the technology, corporate and academic sectors across the data lifecycle

Roles / Organization Core Group – Leadership, Communication and Administration Sector Representatives – Technology, Corporate and Academic Social Organization Liaison Data Ambassadors Data Do-Gooders / DataThon Volunteers

U of C Research Platforms

Call to Action Join the Data for Good – Calgary groupData for Good – Calgary Engage the University of Calgary community and encourage additional members Reach out to social agencies that would benefit Ask companies, vendors and service providers to consider supporting Data for Good Plan and organize first DataThon in Spring 2014

Questions / Discussion Meetup Group: Next meeting Tuesday January 28 th 7pm at Contact Information: Geoff Zakaib geoff (at) lumina (dot) ca