Social Network Mapping


Social Network Mapping

 

Description

Software that can graphically represent the connections between multiple individuals.

 

Uses and Potential Benefits

Can help track formal and informal relationships, to better understand organizations or networks of people.  Example: a foundation might use social network mapping to analyze nonprofit players in an issue they are interested in working in to determine which nonprofits are the issue leaders.

 

Examples of the Tool (Not exhaustive or vetted)

www.orgnet.com

 

References/Articles/Examples from Nonprofits and Foundations

None

 

Real Time or Time Independent?

Time Independent

 

Can Start Small and Expand?

No

 

Time/Cost to Implement?

Medium

 

Time/Cost to Maintain

Medium