Research and Evaluation

What We Do

We listen and learn alongside our partners using qualitative and quantitative methods to demonstrate results, illuminate growth areas, and inform decision-making.

Research and evaluation projects range, based on our clients’ needs, from one-time, three to six-month evaluations to multi-year partnerships. Our team has extensive experience with organizational and program-related assessments, such as Community Needs Assessments.

Qualitative: Our team works with your staff to identify various stakeholders participating in focus groups, interviews, and surveys. Using our extensive knowledge of Southern California and its communities, CNM will recruit for, conduct, analyze, and contextualize our findings.

Quantitative: We will use data and information provided by your organization, multiple public data sources, and CNM’s sector insights and reports to identify and analyze trends. CNM utilizes public sources, such as the U.S. Census Bureau, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, the Los Angeles Health Survey, California Health Interview Survey, Office of Statewide Health and Planning and Development, CDC National Health Statistics, National Cancer Institute, U.S. Department of Education, and others.

Together We Can Achieve

We support organizations to make data-driven, strategic decisions, demonstrate impact for current and potential funders, and uplift community voices. Beyond providing primary and secondary data, we help organizations interpret findings, improve data collection practices, and communicate impact. Our approach is community-based, results-oriented, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and analytical.  

We are ready to provide:

• Organizational & Program-related Assessments
• Community Health Needs Assessments
• Community Needs Assessments
• Evaluation Planning
• Focus Group Facilitation and Response Collection 
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Interpreting and Communicating Data
• Research and Publications

Who We Work With 

CNM is ready to partner with:  

• Nonprofit leadership interested in learning more about your impact, community, organization, or opportunities on the horizon
• Nonprofit staff looking to launch a new initiative or service within a new service area
• Hospitals conducting your triannual Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)
• Boards of Directors looking to take a data-driven approach to strategic planning or launching new programs
• Nonprofits wanting to evaluate and understand your advocacy efforts in your communities
• Funders looking to better understand your portfolio, community, and partners
• Government agencies looking to in invest and understand the impact of programs on your community

Want to learn more about your community and impact? Schedule a time with one of our team members.