Village Earth, a nonprofit assisting Native American tribes, needed a better census data collection approach. Working across five reservations, Village Earth faced numerous challenges that traditional methods couldn’t solve. With scattered households, unmarked roads, and inconsistent data, maintaining accurate records was nearly impossible.
By adopting Fulcrum’s mobile platform, Village Earth transformed its entire census data collection process. Now, with GPS-enabled tablets, survey teams could easily capture precise household coordinates. No longer relying on paper forms, field crews used customizable, digital forms to log accurate household data instantly. Additionally, Fulcrum’s offline capabilities meant teams could collect data uninterrupted, even in remote locations, syncing when online.
For tracking progress, Village Earth used color-coded map markers, simplifying team coordination. Crews could see which households were completed, pending, or needed reattempts, avoiding confusion. Moreover, Fulcrum’s record assignment feature helped Village Earth’s managers coordinate their 50+ member team across the reservations. By reallocating assignments quickly, managers kept the project on track, ensuring no data collection gaps.
This modern census data collection approach did more than just save time. By streamlining data capture, Village Earth improved data quality while reducing both costs and delays. Real-time updates allowed project managers to oversee fieldwork instantly, addressing issues as they arose. Additionally, these reliable data records empowered tribal communities in federal reviews, helping secure fairer resources.
Village Earth’s experience shows how digital census data collection can bring accuracy and efficiency to challenging environments. Fulcrum’s tools enabled Village Earth to achieve field-verified data that strengthens community representation.
Download the Village Earth case study to see how digital tools are reshaping census data collection, improving accuracy, and supporting resource advocacy.
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