By Social Issue

We conduct independent research on social issues and organizational performance to provide leaders in the nonprofit, foundation, government, and business sectors with the actionable information they need to make strategic decisions about building and investing in social impact.

Our research library includes:

• Social Issue Reports:  Modeled after business-sector equity research reports, our social issue reports provides actionable, independent information on the best approaches to addressing targeted social issues.
• Organization Reports: Developed in tandem with our social issue reports, these reports provide information on the leading organizations demonstrating proven approaches a particular social issue.
• Financial Analysis Guide: For potential investors, this guide explains how to judge an organization’s financial sustainability and organizational health by analyzing its 990, an IRS tax form required of most nonprofits.
• Issue Briefs and Case Studies: Additional resources developed through our experiences with organizations working to create social impact.