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SPEC Associates is a nonprofit research and evaluation organization located in downtown Detroit. Originally established in 1980, SPEC Associates provides research services that help organizations become more effective at helping people. SPEC provides high-quality information services to government agencies, non-profit organizations, and foundations.
SPEC Associates has recently converted to a nonprofit corporation.
SPEC Associates offers a variety of research services, including need assessments, process and outcome evaluation research, surveys and focus group interviewing.

LaFrance Associates, LLC (LFA) is a San Francisco-based consulting group serving the nonprofit, philanthropic, and public sectors with research, evaluation, and technical assistance services. Providing Vital Information LFA provides clients with useful data and analysis so that they can meet their goals more effectively. Building Capacity the approach builds the capabilities of individuals and organizations to understand and utilize information. Partnering in the Process LaFrance Associates engages clients and seeks their input at every project stage so that the work produces valuable results.

Branch Associates, Inc. provides research, evaluation and technical assistance services and supports for nonprofit organizations, foundations, government agencies and private sector organizations.
At Branch Associates, Inc., we believe that a client-centered and interactive approach to research design and analysis yields useful information that is accessible to policy makers and practitioners alike.
In its work, Branch Associates, Inc. combines the rigor of social science research and the savvy of experienced program evaluators and technical assistance providers in order to provide clients with rigorous assessments of program effectiveness, and the factors contributing to it. Clients are also provided with concrete recommendations for program innovation and policy change.

Fetterman & Associates provide evaluation services nationally and internationally. The most common approaches include: needs assessments, traditional pre- and post-test assessments, online surveys, case study, participatory, and empowerment evaluations. The majority of projects are conducted within the United States. However, Fetterman & Associates also work in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ethiopia, Finland, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Nepal, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Clients include Casey Family Programs, Health Trust, Hewlett Packard, Knight Foundation, Poynter, State of Arkansas, UNICEF, and Volunteers of America.
The consulting agency also provides workshops and technical assistance training, focusing on evaluation and technology. The agency maintains evaluation project web pages and blogs. They also periodically host virtual conferences and videoconferencing activities.