Community Network Analysis Tool

Description

There are many people in your town who have a wealth of knowledge and energy that would be a boon to your community planning efforts. Conducting a community network analysis is key to unlocking unrecognized potential and talent. Use this tool when conducting a stakeholder assessment to examine who to connect with and how.

Below is a sample Community Network Analysis. Please, visit Orton Family Foundation for the complete toolkit. 

This tool is part of a larger collection of Heart & Soul resources by the Orton Family Foundation.

Topics covered in the toolkit include:

  • How and When to Use Community Network Analysis Tool
  • Who Does It
  • The Five Steps
    1. Know your demographics
    2. Identify community networks
    3. Find network connectors
    4. Identify communication opportunities
    5. Identify engagement opportunities