Build Like a Power Platform Expert - Download the Sample PBIX + Dummy RE Dataset

Pragalbh Pujari

Hi everyone,

As part of my bbdevdays 2026 session “10 Ways to Code Like a Power Platform Expert,” I’m sharing a fully built Power BI PBIX file that you can download and explore on your own.

This file uses dummy data, but the column structure and table relationships are modelled after real Raiser’s Edge tables (Gifts, Constituents, Campaigns, Funds, Appeals, etc.). It’s designed to help early‑to‑intermediate builders practice real‑world Power BI techniques without needing access to live data.

⭐ What’s Included

• A complete Power BI model using a clean star schema
• Dummy datasets that mirror RE table structures
• M code generated with the help of Copilot (cleaned + documented)
• A reusable Date table (Fiscal + Calendar)
• Pre‑built DAX measures commonly used in nonprofit reporting
• A sample dashboard layout following the “one‑question” design principle

⭐ What You Can Do With It

• Download the PBIX
• Open it in your own Power BI Desktop
• Explore the model, relationships, and DAX
• Practice modifying visuals
• Add your own measures
• Swap in your own data if you want to test real scenarios

This is a safe sandbox to learn, experiment, and build confidence.

⭐ Why I Created This

A lot of people want to learn Power BI, but don’t have access to a clean dataset or a working model to practice with.
This file gives you:

• A realistic structure
• A working semantic model
• A set of proven DAX patterns
• A dashboard you can reverse‑engineer

It’s the same foundation I use when teaching new analysts how to build nonprofit dashboards.

⭐ Have Questions?

If you run into issues, want help understanding the DAX, or want feedback on your own model, feel free to reply here.
I’m happy to help.

Thanks,
Pujari

Demo Dashboard.zip