Evidence measures impact. accelerates growth. influences change. is power.

When practitioners are equipped with actionable data and evidence, stronger, more meaningful outcomes for communities become a reality.

The status quo in evidence building is holding us back

For too long, practitioners—the leaders and program staff at nonprofits, school districts, and public agencies—have been asked to provide evidence that doesn't match up with what they need to learn in order to improve outcomes.

Practitioners

Limited ability to define and measure what matters most

Burdensome Requirements
Audit-Centered Approach
Low Support From Funders
Intermittent Data Collection

The future of evidence

How do we find a better way forward?

We are building towards better results for communities

Project Evident builds trusting partnerships and expands access to tools so that leaders have what they need to improve outcomes for their communities.

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We are unapologetically practitioner-centric

Practitioners

Define success and align resources to drive impact

Communities

Engage fully throughout the process

Funders

Resource and elevate the work

Policymakers

Set conditions through policy and procurement

Researchers

Partner to provide guidance and technical expertise

We take an ecosystem approach that puts practitioners at the center while engaging all stakeholders in changing the culture and practices of evidence-building.

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The power is in the evidence

Evidence demonstrates clear impact, guides critical decision-making, deepens shared understanding, enables learning, improvement, and innovation, and leads to better outcomes.

what is a strategic evidence plan?

75+

Strategic Evidence Plans completed

Case Studies

Building power where it matters most

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Generating On-Demand, Actionable Evidence: First Place for Youth and Gemma Services

How a partnership between First Place for Youth and Gemma Services unlocked real-time evidence for practitioners.
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Improving Career Readiness Through Evidence Use in Baltimore City Public Schools

Strengthening career readiness programming in Baltimore City Public Schools to improve all students’ academic and career opportunities.
Issue Areas: AllEarly ChildhoodFood SecurityHousing and HomelessnessK-12 EducationWorkforce DevelopmentYouth Development
“The beauty of working with Project Evident is we not only have the data to support our actions, but we’re engaging with the community, so that it’s not just being mandated by our office…this is our North Star.”
Kumasi vines, Director of Career Readiness, Baltimore Public Schools
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“We worked with Project Evident to have flexibility in our approach to measurement and data collection. And we really redoubled our commitment to hearing the voices of staff, students, and families.”
Dara Rose, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Programs, Horizons National
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“This is practice-based evidence at its finest. It helps our stakeholders understand the complexity of the work—what does it take to achieve an outcome that is lasting and durable and makes a real difference in a young person’s life?”
Erika Van Buren, Chief Innovation Officer, First Place for Youth
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“By testing program models and survey and data tools now, we will be better prepared to conduct an impact study in the future. One of the things we’ve learned from Project Evident is that you can’t start with impact, you have to work up to it.”
Debbie Eastburn, President and CEO, Chess in the Schools
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Focused on impact? Unlock your evidence.

We share tools and resources for practitioners at every stage of their evidence-building journey. Our Beginner’s Guide to Evidence Building covers the basics: what evidence is, why you need it, and how to get started.

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Project Evident Releases New Book “Next Generation Evidence: Strategies for More Equitable Social Impact”

Featuring innovative thinking from a diverse group of thought leaders, "Next Generation Evidence" lays out a vision for a stronger, more equitable data and evidence ecosystem.
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Project Evident Named Recipient of Google.org’s AI Opportunity Fund

The new funding from Google.org advances Project Evident’s efforts to provide technical assistance to community-based nonprofits in AI adoption and implementation.
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Bridging the Gaps in Evidence for Career Pathways 

Career pathways — an approach to connecting individuals to opportunities for education, training, and employment in high-demand occupations — is gaining traction nationwide as a strategy
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Project Evident Publishes the Funding the Future: Grantmaker Strategies in AI Investment Report

The report from Project Evident examines grantmakers’ AI funding strategies and practices and provides insights for both funders and practitioners Today, Project Evident published Funding