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Heartland Alliance Social IMPACT Research Center

The Social IMPACT Research Center (IMPACT) is a program of Heartland Alliance that provides dynamic research and analysis on today's most pressing social issues and solutions to inform and equip those working toward a just global society. IMPACT analyzes data and creates reports to increase the depth of understanding and to heighten the profile of social issues and solutions; develops recommendations and action steps; communicates findings using media, briefings, and web strategies to influence a broad base of decision makers; and impacts social policy and program decisions to increase the quality of life for poor and low-income individuals.



Services Offered:

Social IMPACT Research Center is a full-service research and evaluation resource. IMPACT uses a variety of research approaches, applying its technical and issue-specific expertise to customize projects for each client. IMPACT's work falls into the following broad categories:

Social Research: Many organizations seek to improve their understanding of and draw attention to the issues they address every day, but often lack the personnel, time, and know-how to effectively do so themselves. IMPACT specializes in conducting research that shines a spotlight on the social issues and solutions important to you, your program, and your advocacy and solution efforts. We produce reports, fact sheets, maps, case studies – whatever best helps you make the case for change.

Evaluations: Most organizations nowadays are encouraged or even required to evaluate their program's effectiveness, document successes, and quantify unmet need. At IMPACT we view evaluations as more than just satisfying funder demands, but rather as opportunities to actively engage participants, staff, and administrators in continual program improvement and innovation. We will work with you to design and implement an evaluation plan that yields the information you need to improve your program.

Data Services: Sometimes the research you need has already been conducted or the data have already been collected. There is no need to recreate the wheel; IMPACT can find, review, and analyze this research and data for you – saving you valuable time and resources.

Other Services: IMPACT staff also have expertise facilitating planning processes, running coalitions, and providing trainings. From creating a Plan to End Homelessness to training staff on ways to access Census data sets, IMPACT can help you on the path to achieving your mission.

   
Eligibility Criteria:

Entity must have funds available to contract with us.

   
Fees:

Costs based on project design.

   
Applying for Services:

Please contact research@heartlandalliance.org for more information and to make an appointment to discuss your research project ideas and needs with us.

   
Referral and Intake:

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Contact Information:

Phone: 312.870.4949
Fax: 312.870.4950
E-mail: research@heartlandalliance.org

   
Address:

33 W. Grand Avenue, Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60654

   
Directions:

River North Neighborhood

1 block west of Grand/State CTA Red Line stop.

   
Hours:

Monday- Friday 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. 

   
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Appointments:

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Program Aliases:
  • Heartland Alliance Mid-America Institute on Poverty, MAIP 
   
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