At the March convening, the BSB Data Support Team hosted a data walk featuring results from the 2024 Visible Network Labs survey. This survey gathered feedback from BSB member organizations about how they view BSB and how they connect with other groups in the coalition.
The network maps on display showed the many connections among partners, helping us see areas of strength and places where we can build more ties.
Highlights shared included:
- BSB brings together many sectors from across Elkhart County, with cross-sector partnerships happening throughout the community. There is still room to invite more voices from industry and rural areas.
- Member organizations value BSB’s role in bringing people together around a shared vision for early childhood and in strengthening trust and collaboration, especially through action teams.
- Many partners want more tools and resources to shine a light on the work of other organizations and create new opportunities to work together.
The first survey offered a helpful look at how our coalition works together. Since fall 2024, more groups have joined. We look forward to repeating the survey in fall 2025 to measure our progress and keep building connections for children and families.