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Community Pulse
Who Are Your People?
Demographics, geography, engagement patterns, and the human stories behind the data.
Geographic Distribution
Archetype Geography
12 locations
147 participants across 12 ZIP codes. Bubble color shows dominant archetype; click any bubble to see the full breakdown.
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Geographic data from completed survey responses where respondents provided ZIP codes. Bubble size reflects participant count; color indicates dominant archetype.
24% of respondents ranked "Supporting local artists" as their top priority, with 64% placing it in their top 2.
Youth Education Close Second
Arts education for youth ranked 2nd overall, with 60% placing it in their top 2 choices.
Economic Development Ranks Last
Interestingly, economic development ranked lowest — community values intrinsic arts benefits over economic ROI messaging.
Scoring Methodology
Weighted score calculation for rank-choice questions: Score = Σ (n - rank + 1) × count. Where n = total options (5), rank = position (1-5), count = number of respondents. First place gets 5 points, second gets 4, etc.
Survey Question Screenshot
Key Insight
The community prioritizes direct support for artists and youth education over economic arguments. This suggests lead with human impact stories rather than economic multiplier statistics in fundraising appeals. The data also shows community access and inclusion as a mid-tier priority — important but secondary to direct artist and youth support.
Universal Module
Giving Patterns & Donor Behavior
Annual donation ranges showing donor segmentation and giving capacity
Under $100
24 (20%)
$100–249
40 (33%)
$250–499
8 (7%)
$500–999
8 (7%)
$1,000–2,499
16 (13%)
$5,000+
8 (7%)
Prefer not to say
16 (13%)
Scale Question
Perceptions of Your Organization
How participants perceive positioning and effectiveness (1–5 scale)
Traditional ↔ Innovative3.4
135
Corporate ↔ Community-Driven3.2
135
Transactional ↔ Relationship-First3.4
135
Behind the Scenes ↔ Visible3.3
135
Exclusive ↔ Inclusive3.6
135
Participant Voices
What People Are Saying
4 stories
“This community has genuinely changed how I think about civic engagement. The conversations here go deeper than surface-level - people actually listen and respond.”
- Community Leader
“My experience with the program is what launched my career. Without it, I would have likely ended up in a much more conventional path.”
- Program Graduate
“I help others identify the story of their life and help them rewrite how they look at the past chapters. I wish there was more opportunity for this kind of reflection.”
- Storyteller & Advocate
“I grew up in this community and developed into a professional because of my early experiences with mentors who cared.”
- Community Professional
Dive Deeper Into the Data
Explore survey insights, question-by-question breakdowns, and narrative analysis.
