The following report is a summary and analysis of three main data sets:

• In-depth, qualitative interviews with 20 organizations. The interview consisted of approximately 20 questions focusing on organizational metrics, technological capacity and requirements, approaches to strategic communications, and database needs. The open interview structure enabled respondents to use set questions as points of departure to explore and expand on a variety of issues.
• The dotOrganize survey, which included 34 questions organized in six sections: 1) organizational profile; 2) tools needed; 3) data management practices; 4) current level and approach to data integration; 5) technology habits and resources; and 6) election-related activities, with an additional area for open-ended comments.
• Directory of available online tools and resources. Part of our research involved identifying what tools organizers currently use, what works for them, and what’s missing. We began the process of compiling tools and resources from multiple sources, including publicly available wikis from conferences and gatherings, previous lists compiled by peer networks and capacity builders, audited nonprofit technology-specific email lists, the aforementioned interviews and survey, and the collective experience of the dotOrganize staff.Because evolving technology quickly renders static lists obsolete, we decided to develop a dynamic online directory open to community participation. We used our initial tools compilation to seed the content, and we hope you’ll make it even more relevant by adding the tools you use, in addition to your reviews and ratings.

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