Elevate your programs, attract funders, and drive meaningful change with data-driven decision making.

Elevate your programs, attract funders, and drive meaningful change with data-driven decision making.

We understand the importance of applied research that provides answers to your organization’s top questions. Our environmental economics expertise helps you uncover actionable insights to inform strategy and storytelling that demonstrates the success of your work.

We understand the importance of applied research that provides answers to your organization’s top questions. Our environmental economics expertise helps you uncover actionable insights to inform strategy and storytelling that demonstrates the success of your work.

Which organizations benefit most from this service? Those who:

  • Want to ground their strategy in evidence-based decisions.

  • Desire a holistic approach that measures economic, ecological and human well-being outcomes.

  • Value an inclusive, transparent and fair approach that embraces community and stakeholder input as data.

  • Believe that a collaborative approach is needed to solve our top societal and environmental problems and measure our collective impact.

When should your nonprofit, agency, or coalition consider an analysis or assessment?

  • Before you design a new program or launch of a new initiative

    Maximize program success with our expertise in feasibility studies, using both quantitative analysis and stakeholder engagement. New initiatives go better when you engage early, align with community needs, and have real data to back up assumptions. By leveraging these powerful tools, we empower your team to design programs that have a significantly higher likelihood of achieving success.

  • During strategic planning

    We specialize in assisting you with the development of a comprehensive suite of performance indicators to track and measure progress. Our experienced team collaborates closely with your organization to create customized indicators that align with your specific goals, whether they relate to social, economic, ecological, or organizational outcomes. With our expertise, you can ensure that your initiatives are effectively monitored and evaluated, enabling you to make informed decisions and drive meaningful change.

  • During your program implementation, when you are facing barriers to success

    Unlock your organization’s potential for scaling up impact. We specialize in helping you overcome biases and leverage the power of data to break through barriers. Data-driven insights help your team adapt and improve your programs and get unstuck.

  • After implementation, to measure program impact

    Many organizations overlook the importance of measuring their impact. By diligently measuring and analyzing your impact, you gain valuable insights into program effectiveness and areas for enhancement. Additionally, having robust impact data serves as a compelling asset when engaging with potential funders. Let us guide you on the path to success by helping you unlock the transformative potential of impact measurement.

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“Sustainable Economies & Nobel Cause Consulting brought expertise, thoughtfulness, insight and integrity to our project. They quickly got up to speed on our issues and goals. This was a true thought partnership rather than a simple vendor-client relationship: They were responsive and creative when presented with challenges and more than generous with their time and attention.

– Elizabeth Ward, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Land Trust Alliance.