Pulse Surveys: Capturing the Real-Time Heartbeat of Our Communities
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Pulse Surveys, especially the household variants, provide timely insights into community needs, and organizations like DataKind have demonstrated the utility of these surveys in responding to emergent community challenges.
| Why | How | Key Stakeholders |
|---|---|---|
| Pulse Surveys offer real-time data, pivotal for urgent interventions and supports. | DataKind partnered with local communities in 2020 to use Pulse Survey data in addressing immediate COVID-19 related challenges. | Community-Based Organizations
Local Governments Businesses |
Next Steps for Key Stakeholders
| CBOs | Local Governments | Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Organize community discussions around Pulse Survey findings. | 1. Incorporate Pulse Survey data into emergency response plans. | 1. Utilize Pulse Survey insights to adjust business strategies. |
| 2. Collaborate with data scientists to decode survey insights. | 2. Engage with community leaders to discuss real-time challenges. | 2. Collaborate with local governments to address emergent community needs. |
| 3. Advocate for increased participation in Pulse Surveys. | 3. Promote Pulse Surveys in community communications. | 3. Promote the significance of Pulse Surveys in industry networks. |
