Social Network Analysis (SNA) surveys are often the first and most important step in understanding how relationships drive collaboration, resource sharing, and system performance. But crafting the right questions—ones that respondents can actually answer clearly—takes time, expertise, and testing. This guide is built for public
When you’re mapping relationships—not just opinions—every missing response can move the map. In social network analysis (SNA), nonresponse doesn’t just shrink your sample; it can skew centrality, density, and the story your stakeholders see. That’s why the goal is to maximize boundary coverage using a
Loneliness has been called the new public health epidemic. Across the globe, communities are seeing the impacts of social isolation on both mental and physical health—higher rates of depression, weakened immune systems, even increased risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. Solving this challenge
Communities and coalitions rely on strong relationships to create change—but those relationships are often invisible without the right tools to map and measure them. Social network analysis (SNA) can shine a light on these connections, but understanding and acting on the data requires more than
Community Asset Mapping is an essential tool for anyone looking to build stronger, more connected, and more resilient communities. Rather than focusing on deficits or gaps, this strengths-based methodology helps identify and map the resources, relationships, and capacities that already exist—offering a more empowering path
Our first SNA case study explores network resilience and fragmentation across 43 Florida Healthcare Collaboratives. Here’s what they found.
This comprehensive guide explores the essential frameworks, digital platforms, and proven methodologies that power successful community engagement initiatives. From time-tested frameworks like IAP2’s Spectrum of Public Participation to cutting-edge digital solutions for network mapping and collaborative decision-making, we’ll examine tools that help organizations move beyond
We’re excited to share a powerful new update to the PARTNER CPRM Network Analyzer that gives you greater control and clarity when exploring your network and ecosystem maps. Starting this week, you can now highlight individual nodes to make them stand out—whether you’re exploring your
Networking and collaboration are often heralded as essential strategies for strengthening social impact. However, for small nonprofits and grassroots organizations, participation in these partnerships can impose significant burdens—diverting time and resources away from their mission-critical work. Larger institutions, while well-resourced to engage in networking efforts,
By Michanda Myles, Network Project Manager, DC Social Justice Transformations Network/DC Bar Foundation Imagine a network where every organization, regardless of size, has a voice and the resources to create real change. That’s the desire behind the DC Social Justice Transformations Network (DCSJTN). As the
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