Leverage Aggregated Data with Survey Reposts on Polco

Reposting a survey on Polco is a powerful way to gather data at multiple levels—both local and aggregate—by sharing the same survey across participating organizations. This feature helps communities and organizations access broader insights by collecting responses from various groups while maintaining localized data.

How Communities Use Survey Reposting:

• City Leagues: Collect data at both city and statewide levels.
• Nonprofits: Gather feedback locally (at chapter level) and regionally or nationally.
• Media Organizations: Analyze data from both local members (e.g., newspaper subscribers) and regionally or statewide.
• Membership-Based Associations: Obtain insights from both individual members and the organization as a whole.

With reposting, only the parent organization sees the aggregate data, while each participating organization can view its own survey results.

Tips for Effective Survey Reposting:

1. Use a Polco Library Survey or Create Your Own: If you’re creating a new survey, ensure you use general language like "your city government" or "your organization," as repostable surveys cannot be edited.

2. Add Your Survey to the Polco Library: If you create a survey, notify Polco so it can be added to the Library, making it accessible to participating organizations.

3. Guide Participating Organizations: Once organizations have set up their Polco profiles, they can find the survey by searching keywords or using a short URL. Provide them with clear instructions.

4. Boost Outreach: Share outreach suggestions with participating organizations. Encourage sharing the survey through multiple channels—social media, websites, emails, newsletters, and partnerships like school districts or community groups. Best practices include promoting the survey URL multiple times.

Monitor and Adjust for Success

As results come in, both local and aggregate data are available in real-time. Monitor participation to ensure broad representation and adjust your outreach efforts as needed. Reposting surveys on Polco helps you gather valuable insights from different levels, making data collection more impactful and comprehensive.