Customized Research

Do you want to gain a better understanding of the social issues that matter to you and the approaches used to address them?

Social Impact Research provides customized products and services to help funders - including collaboratives, community, corporate, and private foundations, as well as individuals - to make more informed philanthropic decisions. Click on the reports below to see samples of our customized research projects.

Pathways to Success for Youth at High Risk

Client: United Way of Massachusetts Bay, Merrimack County, Black Ministerial Alliance

This report was developed to highlight the best practices and foundational youth development services that are necessary to help youth at high risk benefit from further academic and workforce programs.

Bermuda Civil Society Project: Analysis of Social Service Agencies

Client: Inter Agency Committee for Children and Families in Bermuda, with support from the Bermuda Civil Society Project Taskforce

This report was developed to provide The Civil Society Project, a Bermuda-based, independent research and data analysis initiative, with an overview of the nonprofit sector in Bermuda.

2009: Critical Need Alert: Basic Needs Now - Safety Net Fund Campaign

Client: The Columbus Foundation

This report was developed on behalf of the Columbus Foundation to support its efforts to educate donors about the impact of their giving.

Social Issue Brief: Youth Violence Prevention Through Summer Employment

Client: Youth Violence Prevention Funder Learning Collaborative, State Street Foundation

This Social Issue Brief provided a call-to-action for funders and business to participate in the Youth Violence Prevention Funder Learning Collaborative by providing youth with meaningful summer employment opportunities.

Social Issue Brief: Dropout Prevention and Recovery

Client: Social Innovators Initiative of Massachusetts Executive Office of Education

This Social Issue Brief aims to provide districts with a better understanding of the most effective strategies and tactical approaches to reduce the high school dropout rate.