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Academic Research Associates is a full-service, consultant grant writing firm. We can help you find government funds, foundations and corporations that support the work you do and we can help you write proposals that effectively tell your story to these potential funders. ARA also offers high quality evaluation services to help nonprofits meet their funders’ accountability requirements after grants have been awarded.

Research and Educational Services (REdS) - Providing evaluation and training services for the southern United States. Areas of specialization are public health, Survey development, development of outcome measures associated with a variety of programs and projects. REdS has participated in evaluation of the United States Dept of Education Regional lab system, Center for Disease Control and Prevention studies on AIDS Counseling protocols, Numerous curriculum and program evaluations. They have in house scanning scoring and report development capabilities.

Social Dynamics are factors related to human progress and social evolution. The purpose of Social Dynamics, LLC is to improve programs and organizations through empirical data collection and analysis, accountability procedures and performance measurement systems. Social Dynamics, LLC specializes in education and social services evaluation studies, development of performance and outcome measurement systems and behavioral and social research. Staff members have extensive experience conducting large and small research studies, policy analyses, program evaluations, and program and policy assessments. Located in Potomac, MD, Social Dynamics provides high quality products and services on time and within budget for federal, state and county government agencies, as well as commercial and private non-profit organizations.

Peak performance doesn't just happen. To achieve excellence, organizations and employees need actionable performance feedback to know where they stand and how they can improve. 3D Group provides businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies throughout the world with thoughtful, scientifically valid evaluation processes to drive individual and organizational change. 3D Group's expert consultants work closely with each client to create and implement assessment solutions that are easy to use and include the training, guidance, and support needed to ensure success.

ActKnowledge is a social enterprise that connects social change practice with rigorous study of how and why initiatives work. ActKnowledge joins with community organizations, nonprofits, foundations, and government in efforts to transform traditional institutions, public spaces, and the environment.
Based within a research center at a large public university (the Center for Human Environments at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York), they benefit from interactions with faculty and graduate students. Both faculty and students are often part of the work. Founded in 1999, ActKnowledge has developed a methodology for social sector planning, evaluation, and implementation tracking that is rigorous, without giving up the participation and flexibility that organizations need to work effectively (and happily).

Since 1985, we have successfully conducted evaluations ranging from large, multi-state and multi-site community leadership programs to small, non-profit education and human services programs. We practice a utilization-focused approach, working closely with our clients to answer significant questions and provide information that can immediately be put to use in improving outcomes. We use a wide variety of methods, both quantitative and qualitative. Current and past clients include major foundations, colleges and universities, multi-sector collaboratives, and a wide range of non-profit agencies.

SSRL is a university-based research center with survey research and program evaluation capabilities.

Rockman Et Al (REA) is an innovative research, evaluation, and consulting company that specializes in examining critical issues in formal and informal education. REA provides relevant and timely information to help clients make decisions and inform funders. REA works with corporations, state and federal agencies, local school districts, foundations, universities, and community-based organizations. REA researchers plan and conduct formative and summative evaluations, design and implement rigorous research models, undertake strategic planning and policy research, conduct market research, and provide technical assistance for using data for decision-making and planning.

Arroyo Research Services is a research, measurement and evaluation firm that helps education and health policy organizations meet their goals through meaningful data collection, reporting, and related services. They excel in helping organizations develop and use actionable data, and actively seek clients who strive to surpass their stakeholdersÂ’ expectations and prior performance. Their services include program evaluation, research and evaluation design and advisory Services, project design and proposal writing, and development and monitoring of program performance indicators. They are experienced evaluators of U.S. education initiatives, and have conducted numerous evaluations at the local, state and national levels. The team is a diverse group of professionals with expertise in research methodology, educational psychology, health policy, and evaluation design. They are fluent in English and Spanish.

REAP Change Consultants provides social science Research, program Evaluation, needs or academic Assessment, strategic Planning and organizational Change services to non-profits, higher education, K-12 education and selected government agencies throughout the United States. We specialize in culturally and contextually responsive evaluations using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. We favor collaborative or empowerment and utilization based approaches. Let us show you how to use maps and stories along with hard numbers for the information you need to make your organization or program better than it already is.