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Increasing evaluation knowledge and skills can help funders, grantees, and communities more effectively commission and use evaluations. Rainbow Research, Inc. integrates evaluation capacity building with projects that can benefit from this additional technical assistance. Clients not only gain a better understanding of their own projects, but also, increase their own ability to track progress, make improvements, and document impact. We serve clients at every level of their organization, whether as a trusted advisor to top management or as a hands-on coach.
The Minnesota Interagency Council on Homelessness (MICH) is a cabinet-level body led by Lt. Governor Flanagan. It comprises the commissioners of 14 state agencies and the Chair of the Metropolitan Council. It is accountable for leading the state’s efforts toward housing, health, and racial justice for people experiencing homelessness and committed to using the strategic plan to guide the work of state government on homelessness through 2027. mich.mn.gov
We partner with critical social change initiatives emerging from communities.
Minnesota Million Project with the Nature Conservancy is a project that includes the Nature Conservancy of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota who are working with Joe Morales of Rainbow Research, Inc. to create a shared vision of reforestation in Minnesota. Recent data suggests that there may be up to three million acres available to be reforested in our state – formerly forest land that could be appropriate to reforest. After some initial outreach, our staff recognized that we needed support in crafting a vision with leadership from Native Nations, but we needed help creating a cohesive vision. We feel that the original caretakers of the land should be key decision-makers as we consider how we might embark on a large-scale reforestation project. Joe has been essential in establishing and growing meaningful relationships with Native leaders across Minnesota, and he has provided thoughtful insight and skilled facilitation throughout this process. In addition, his listening ear, calm demeanor, sense of humor, and network of trust have been game-changers in our work.
Environmental Justice Assessment is a grant from the Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies to assess the landscape of environmental justice challenges in Minnesota and work being done to address these challenges. The assessment we complete by the end of April 2023, will support longer term engagement around ensuring a healthier environment for every Minnesota, whether urban or rural, whether rich or poor.
We co-create tailored projects with groups seeking to advance capacity in research, evaluation, and capacity building.
Creative CityMaking Minneapolis is a project that uses a Human Systems Dynamic framework to conduct a developmental and outcome evaluation of Creative CityMaking Minneapolis. This is a unique initiative funded by the Kresge Foundation that embeds artists into city departments. Artists created new forms of exchange between the city departments and the communities they serve, employing unique strategies to build community engagement and empowerment, and address the pressing issues of disparities in access and opportunity in our city. Rainbow Research, Inc. used a mixed methods approach to provide ongoing improvement feedback for the one-year initiative and articulate the impact on the city entity and the community to inform the field of artist-infused community development.
Collaborative Solutions – Pohlad Family Foundation is an innovative approach to reimagine and redesign safety for four cities across the Twin Cities metro area. It is receiving the support of the Pohlad Family Foundation, local agencies, and groups committed to bringing new alternatives for safety and healing to Minnesota. Through this new path, our communities collectively engaged in efforts that speak to their needs and dreams for a Minnesota to all.