The Workforce Demographics Open Study offers organizations a cost‑effective way to understand the demographic makeup and perceptions of inclusion among staff, board members, volunteers, and independent contractors—without committing to a full custom study.
The next Open Study is not yet scheduled, but you can review what’s included below and sign up to be notified when enrollment opens. If you need immediate insights into your workforce, we also offer custom studies year‑round to meet your organization’s needs.
If you would like to hear about future studies, please use the form below to join our notification list. If you need any additional assistance, please reach out to us at help@culturaldata.org or call 877-707-3282.
In order to participate, organizations must have a minimum total of 10 staff, board, and/or independent contractors. Each participating organization will administer our secure, seven-minute, self-report survey that collects demographic and inclusion information - including race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, and disability status from each individual. All demographic questions have an "I decline to state" option.
Organizations that reach the required participation threshold will receive a comparative workforce report that illuminates their strengths, challenges, and opportunities. The customized report provides valuable insights for organizations committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and it aligns with Guidestar profile questions on workforce demographics, making this information easier to provide.
In order to support Spanish-language speakers, our survey, landing page, and FAQs will be accessible in Spanish.
As a trusted data collection organization since 2004, we are committed to confidentiality. Our online platform and proprietary survey protect the anonymity of individuals and organizations who participate. The survey does not ask respondents for personally identifiable information, such as name, email address, or phone number. Survey responses are kept strictly confidential. Only SMU DataArts will have access to individual response data.
We are committed to making this service affordable for organizations of all sizes and suggest a price tier based on your organization’s annual budget starting at just $25.
Suggested pricing:
$25.......... Annual budget less than $150K
$45.......... Annual budget $150 - $250K
$65.......... Annual budget $250 - $500K
$100........ Annual budget $500 - $1M
$200........ Annual budget $1 - $2.5M
$325........ Annual budget $2.5 - $5M
$750........ Annual budget greater than $5M
Questions? Please contact our Support Center at help@culturaldata.org or call 877-707-3282.