Shine a light on your mission.
At LEO, we help nonprofits like yours tell their story with data, unlocking the support and resources you need to grow.
Why partner with LEO?
Research is a powerful tool. Together, we can:
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Prove the impact of your programs
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Attract philanthropic dollars and attention to your mission
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Equip leaders to answer questions from board members, funders, and stakeholders
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Change laws and influence policy
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Rest assured you’re delivering care that lifts lives and affirms the dignity of every person you serve.
Ready to learn more? Schedule a brief call and let's get to know each other!
What our partners say
"It makes us credible. If you have a third-party institution that is savvy, that has economists looking at this work, and validating it—it gives us validity with whomever we are talking to, whether it’s prospective students, legislators, or funders."
— Betsy Delgado, Senior Vice President and Chief Mission and Education Officer, Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana
How LEO can help you achieve your goals
Let us shine a light on your mission
We’ll help you uncover the impact of your programs so you can confidently share your story.Harness the power of research
Partner with LEO to use rigorous, third-party research tailored to your organization's goals.Transform data into real world impact
Use the insights we uncover together to raise funds, inspire change, and expand your impact.Proven results
After partnering with LEO, Destination: Home, a nonprofit dedicated to solving homelessness, achieved powerful results:
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Those offered emergency financial assistance were 81% less likely to become homeless within six months.
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For every $1 spent on emergency assistance, the program saved $2.47.
Imagine what this kind of data could do for your organization.
The value of a LEO partnership
What we offer at no cost to you:
Research Design: Valued at $162,500
- Weekly meetings with your LEO research team to design your study. Together, you'll define key outcomes, solidify interventions, plan recruitment processes, and address administrative factors for success. (a $100,000 value)
- Marketing support from branding experts to elevate your nonprofit's narrative through strategically crafted marketing blueprints. (a $60,000 value)
- Workshop at Notre Dame designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to drive impact evaluation and foster a culture of learning within your organization. (a $2,500 value)
Research Operations: Valued at $305,000
- Collaborate and engage with passionate LEO researchers including gaining expert insights from LEO faculty and project management navigating your research journey. (a $270,000 value
- Guidance and assistance through full ethics approval process, data sharing counsel, and software access. (a $10,000 value)
- Managed access to the administrative data required for effective tracking of study participants across a range of relevant outcomes. (a $20,000 value)
Policy & Impact: Valued at $120,000
- Collaboration with our policy and impact team throughout the lifecycle of the project to create dissemination assets, broadcast your findings, and share outcomes with policymakers, philanthropists, and other key influencers. (a $120,000 value)
Total value: $587,500
Are these questions you'd like answered?
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Are you running programs that are changing lives but struggling to prove their value?
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Do you have enough funding to serve everyone in your community who needs help?
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Can you confidently answer: “What is the return on my investment in your work?”
These challenges are real, and you're not alone. Many of our partners have faced the same questions. That’s why LEO exists—to provide the research muscle that helps you share your answers with the world.
What our partners say
"We have been collecting our own data in a culture of research for years, but to have this third-party validation provides visibility and validity that can serve to change the face of poverty well into the future."
— Jennifer Loving, CEO, Destination: Home
Your partner for proven impact
We believe in you
At LEO, we don’t have all the answers—but you do. We work alongside you to uncover and amplify the results of your work.
What you'll gain:
Verifiability
Third-party validation builds trust with funders, board members, and the community.Resources
Data-driven stories help attract more funding and support for your organization's mission.Change
Evidence-based insights empower you to improve programs and even influence policy.