The document outlines six strategies to improve response rates for non-institutional surveys: 1) Personalize the survey invitation, 2) Refine the survey format and design, 3) Advocate for survey participation beforehand, 4) Reflect on the value of participation, 5) Regulate the survey administration process, and 6) Assure participants' privacy and trust in the system. It also discusses issues like language proficiency, cultural traditions, and population diversity that can hinder response rates. The conclusion emphasizes giving participants discretion over responding and maintaining privacy as essential aspects of effective surveys.