We work alongside nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations — not just to measure impact, but to surface the fuller story of what change looks like on the ground.
Edict Economics Consulting was built on a simple conviction: the communities doing the hardest work deserve evaluation that honors the complexity of that work — not just what's countable, but what's true.
We bring together rigorous evaluation methods and deep narrative practice to help organizations understand their impact, amplify their voice, and make the case for what they know to be working.
"Numbers tell you what happened. Narrative tells you why it matters — and who it matters to."
We begin with community voice — focus groups, listening sessions, and stakeholder interviews that surface what data alone can't capture.
Mixed-methods evaluation grounded in real program logic — needs assessments, outcome tracking, and longitudinal study design.
We translate findings into compelling stories — grant reports, strategic plans, and funder communications that reflect the full picture.
Coaching and training so your team can carry the work forward — data literacy, evaluation culture, and learning practices that last.
Facilitation for the long view — mission alignment, goal-setting, and strategic planning rooted in community priorities.
We help organizations position for continued impact — connecting evaluation findings to funding strategy and organizational growth.
Three-year longitudinal evaluation across six sites — combining outcome data with participant narratives for a regional workforce collaborative.
Statewide assessment informing a $5M housing initiative — surveys, focus groups, and community mapping that centered resident voices.
Facilitated a 12-month process that wove staff knowledge, board direction, and community testimony into a coherent long-range plan.
Six-month cohort helping 18 organizations build the internal capacity to evaluate, learn from, and tell their own stories.
Whether you're beginning an evaluation, preparing for a strategic shift, or searching for a better way to communicate your impact — let's talk.