Get Measurable, Data-Driven Results with the Clinton School Impact Center

The Clinton School Impact Center provides rigorous applied research and evaluation services to help public service organizations measure their social impact. Our team works hand-in-hand with community partners to make informed decisions, develop effective programs, and expand their capacity to create positive change in Arkansas and beyond.

Our Services

Program Evaluation

We design and implement comprehensive evaluations to assess the effectiveness of your programs, providing the data you need to demonstrate impact and refine your approach.

Applied Research

Our team conducts rigorous, applied research to help you better understand community needs, make evidence-based decisions, and develop policies that work.

Capacity Building

We empower your team by providing training and hands-on support in data collection, analysis, and evaluation, building lasting research skills within your organization.

What Our Partners Say

“The team at the Clinton School Impact Center executes at the highest levels of competency, attentiveness, professionalism, and skill. In my 20+ year career, I’ve worked with every major U.S. consulting firm, plus numerous boutique firms. I can confidently recommend the Impact Center as a collaborative and effective partner in community/grant research work.” 

Jerome Strickland | Executive Director, The Contingent Arkansas

“The Clinton School Impact Center was flexible and dynamic in its approach to working with us. They were able to take our evaluation requests and develop instruments to help us improve our program.”

Caleb Cox | Grants Management and Development Officer, Arkansas Rural Health Partnership

“The Impact Center team is very thorough and proactive in sharing updates and flagging questions or concerns through the research process. They are open to feedback and the work feels truly collaborative in developing the tools for measurement. Their recap from our meetings is always prompt and detailed. We have felt fully supported throughout the process. They also are flexible with how we need to pivot based on the realities of our stakeholders and working with minors.”

Karen Strachan | Educational Programs Manager, Clinton Foundation

Our Impact in Action

Partner: Tempus Realty Partners
Project Type: Multi-Year Program Evaluation

The Challenge: While child savings accounts are a known tool for economic mobility, Tempus Realty Partners needed a rigorous, third-party evaluation to determine the effectiveness of their specific GROW model.

The Solution: The Impact Center launched a three-year study to provide an objective, data-driven analysis of the GROW program. The research team is tracking educational outcomes, assessing financial literacy through interviews and surveys, and calculating the social return on investment.

The Impact: The ongoing evaluation is creating a scalable blueprint for the GROW model, validating investment strategies, and providing actionable data to ensure the program effectively removes barriers to post-secondary education and generational wealth.

“Evaluation isn’t just about measuring success. It’s about deepening our understanding of what works for Arkansas students and teachers. Through our partnership with the Clinton School, GROW is turning data into direction and ensuring this model continues to strengthen every child’s path toward generational wealth.”

— Clay Ramey, Partner and VP of Capital Markets, Tempus Realty Partners

Partner: Bridge2Rwanda
Project Type: Multi-Year International Program Evaluation & Capacity Building

The Challenge: Bridge2Rwanda (B2R) developed an innovative “Foundations for Farming” model to teach conservation agriculture but needed a rigorous way to measure its success and determine if their techniques were leading to healthier soil, higher crop yields, and increased income for farmers.

The Solution: The Impact Center partnered with B2R on a comprehensive evaluation combining social science with technical soil analysis. This included capacity building, where Dr. Al Bavon trained 100 B2R Fellows in research methods, and mixed-methods research using surveys and focus groups to measure farmer well-being and community dynamics.

The Impact: By establishing a rigorous data-collection framework, the Impact Center is helping B2R transform their efforts into a validated, scalable model. The partnership provides objective proof of their theory of change and has left a lasting legacy of professional evaluation skills within the Rwandan workforce.

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Let’s work together to turn your data into direction. Contact us for a consultation to learn how our research and evaluation services can help you achieve your mission.

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