Six years celebrating, nurturing, and advancing data visualization

In February 2019, the Data Visualization Society (DVS) launched with more than 3,500 members in the first month. Today, we’ve grown into a global volunteer-run nonprofit with over 30,000 members across 160+ countries.

Over six years, we’ve:

• Published Nightingale in print and online.

• Hosted four global conferences and five State of the Industry surveys.

• Graduated 598 participants from our mentorship program.

From day one, we’ve made data visualization fun, approachable, and accessible through free resources like our Nightingale journal, the Data Viz Jobs Board, educational videos, and early career events.

we support our members through our community initiatives

DVS has built a thriving community where data visualization enthusiasts connect, learn, and share ideas. From Slack discussions to global events, we’ve created spaces for collaboration and support for members at all levels—from new practitioners to seasoned experts.

What We’ve Accomplished:

• Launched 17 local affiliated groups to foster regional connections.

• Hosted Outlier, our global conference, and the Information Is Beautiful Awards to inspire and celebrate great work in data visualization.

What’s Next for 2025:

• Grow from 17 to 30 local affiliated groups, with a focus on expanding into cities in the Global South.

• Continue hosting flagship programs like Outlier, Nightingale, and the Information Is Beautiful Awards to connect and inspire our community.

we support our members through our learning resources

DVS is dedicated to making data visualization education accessible to everyone. From foundational skills to advanced techniques, we provide resources to empower lifelong learning.

What We’ve Accomplished:

• Published hundreds of educational articles and tutorials through Nightingale.

• Hosted mentorship programs, career events, and free video tutorials for early-career practitioners.

What’s Next for 2025:

• Redesign the DVS website to make our wealth of resources—articles, talks, and tutorials—easier to discover.

• Expand the mentorship program to help more members grow their skills and careers.

we support our members through opportunities to grow in their career

DVS supports members’ career journeys, whether they’re starting out or advancing as professionals. We help our members find opportunities, showcase their work, and build meaningful connections.

What We’ve Accomplished:

• Launched the Data Viz Jobs Board, connecting members with career opportunities.

• Provided professional development course discounts for DVS Plus members.

• Hosted networking opportunities at global and local events.

What’s Next for 2025:

• Continue growing the Data Viz Jobs Board to feature more opportunities worldwide.

• Offer more networking opportunities for members through the expansion of affiliated group events.

we need your support to continue our mission

As a nonprofit, DVS relies on your support to continue our mission. In 2024, 35% of our revenue came from DVS Plus memberships, enabling us to provide resources like Nightingale, mentorship, and local group support.

Looking ahead, we plan to add at least one full-time staff member by 2026 to manage day-to-day operations. This critical step will enable DVS to grow sustainably, expand our programs, and secure additional funding sources through grants and sponsorships.

How you can help us reach our end of year goals

By the end of the year, we have set an ambitious target of raising $15,000 to address the budget gap left by lower than expected sponsorship support over the last two years. You can help use reach that goal by:

for non-dvs plus members

• Becoming a DVS Plus member, unlocking access to Nightingale Print’s digital editions, the State of the Industry Survey reports, discounts from partner organizations, discounted tickets to Outlier, and more. If you have professional development funds remaining as the year closes, becoming a dues-paying member of the professional association for data visualization is a great investment.

for dvs plus members

• Buying copies of Issues 3, 4, and 5 of Nightingale print, all available in our print shop.

• Make a one-time donation to DVS to support this end of year campaign. If you live in the US, your contribution is tax deductible as we are a 501c3 nonprofit.

• Continuing your DVS Plus membership — your support has enabled us to make a lasting impact on the community where we celebrate, nurture, and advance the field of data visualization. We hope to have your continued support in the coming years.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the last six years. We can’t wait to continue to build community and celebrate data visualization with you in 2025!