Community Scan

CommunityScan is our term for identifying key issues—be they agency-specific or generalized community concerns—and their impact on people. We utilize the best research methods, adroit analysis, and superb reporting to help our clients have the information they need.

Our expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methoResearch Report Coversdologies provides nonprofit and government leaders with the data they need for long-term planning and successful decision making. We conduct primary and secondary research for community needs assessments, HUD-mandated housing assessments (including homeless and housing needs assessments and housing market analyses), general community assessments, issue- and mission-centric awareness, client and customer service, new products and programs, association members, and community awareness. Our methodologies include

Focus groups

Telephone interviews

Flash telephone polls

Online surveys

In-person interviews

Document reviews

Secondary data mining

Our finished reports provide statistical analyses, cross tabulations, discussion and interpretation, and–if requested–conclusions and recommendations. We provide printed reports of the highest quality that are succinct yet comprehensive so leaders have a ready resource for decision making.