Non-profits are increasingly recognizing the need to research and evaluate their outcomes. Through research and evaluation, organizations can find ways to improve their programs, services, and ultimately their outcomes. Non-profits that implement a self-evaluation system become “learning organizations” as they continually assess the extent to which what they do produces the outcomes they want. Attending to outcomes creates new insights for non-profit staff and allows them to determine if they are serving their intended audience(s), what is working, and what is not working so that course correcting adjustments can be made.
Our Approach
We are committed to using research methods that build on your strengths, helping your group or organization reach desired goals and outcomes. Our approach is rooted in our mission to support grassroots and community partnership efforts in creating and sustaining positive community change. This principle guides ua as we assist organizations in using research and evaluation to enhance their programs and initiatives. Our customized methods and “partnership” approach includes:
* Using an experientially and empirically validated process that has been proven to assist non-profits in moving from good to great.* Approaching our work with you as a “guide on the side,” taking you through a process where you identify needs and you decide on solutions.* Understanding that you, as an organization, are the subject matter experts for what you do. We specialize in finding the right process for your needs.* Using a vision-driven process that begins with learning from the past, we continue with a process that ultimately enables you to manage and course correct using highly scientific, rigorous methods that have practical, “real” applications. This approach has been very successful.
Over the years, we have established a proven track record for conducing focus groups, gathering and analyzing data, and providing organizations with information that helps them improve projects for long-term success. We have seen the results of our work make positive and lasting changes for individuals, organizations, and communities.
We offer state-of-the-art research and evaluation services to help your organization better understand constituent needs and document organizational outcomes on an empirical and experiential level. Our approach accommodates the needs of each organization in a way that provides insightful and useful information, enhancing organizational impact and client outcomes.