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Insights that strengthen your strategy—and your impact
When ministries contribute data and partners come alongside this work, something bigger takes shape—a shared understanding that goes beyond information to offer true perspective. Citygate Network’s research and insight resources capture both operational trends and whole-person impact, equipping you to navigate complexity, lead with clarity, and advance meaningful, lasting transformation—while strengthening advocacy and amplifying the collective impact of life transformation ministries nationwide.
Your data is part of something bigger
When ministries across Citygate Network contribute data, it creates a powerful, unified picture of impact—one that no single organization could tell alone. This collective data strengthens not only your individual ministry, but the influence and credibility of our entire network.
Why it matters:
- Amplifies our collective voice in national conversations around homelessness and recovery
- Strengthens advocacy efforts with credible, aggregated data
- Builds awareness by telling a more complete, compelling story of life transformation
- Reinforces partnership opportunities with funders, researchers, and policymakers
- Highlights the full scope of impact happening across our network every day
Your participation helps ensure that the work happening in communities across the country is seen, understood, and valued—at every level.
If you’re a member, help strengthen this collective impact by keeping your ministry’s information up-to-date. Every detail contributes to the bigger story!
A one-day look at the people you serve—and the impact you make
The Annual Snapshot Survey captures a single day across participating ministries, offering a collective picture of who is being served and how lives are being transformed. Unlike traditional counts, this survey reflects the full scope of care—physical, emotional, and spiritual.
What makes it unique:
- Captures real-time data from ministries across North America
- Goes beyond numbers to reflect whole-person impact
- Highlights trends in demographics, needs, and services
- Strengthens your ability to tell your story to donors, partners, and policymakers
What participating ministries receive:
- Year-over-year data comparisons (where applicable)
- Benchmarking against broader network and national trends
- Tools and resources to help communicate your impact (including press-ready insights and storytelling support)
Together, these insights not only inform your local strategy—they contribute to a broader, unified voice that elevates the work of our entire network.
Clarity for confident leadership decisions
Our biennial Compensation Survey provides a comprehensive look at compensation trends across Citygate Network member ministries. Drawing from member-reported data from organizations of varying sizes, regions, and structures, this report helps you evaluate and align your compensation practices with confidence and integrity.
What you’ll gain:
- Salary and benefits benchmarks across 30+ roles
- Insights by organizational size and geographic region
- 25th, median, and 75th percentile comparisons
Pricing:
- Participating members receive the electronic report at no cost
- Members: $149 (digital) | $199 (digital + print)
- Non-members: $249 (digital) | $299 (digital + print)
This resource equips you with the clarity needed to make informed, strategic decisions—strengthening both your team and long-term sustainability.
Stronger data. Stronger ministries. Greater impact.
Questions?
Contact us at info@citygatenetwork.org or (719) 266-8300.