We work alongside nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations — not just to measure impact, but to surface the fuller story of what change looks like on the ground.
Edict Economics was built on a simple conviction: the communities doing the hardest work deserve evaluation that honors the complexity of that work — not just what's countable, but what's true.
We bring together rigorous evaluation methods and deep narrative practice to help organizations understand their impact, amplify their voice, and make the case for what they know to be working.
Edict Economics supports research, policy analysis, grant positioning, and evaluation work for public-sector and community-development contexts. The focus is practical evidence: what changed, why it matters, and how organizations can communicate that value clearly. Strong evaluation materials can also help community developers move into funding realms they may not have previously been positioned to access.
"Numbers tell you what happened. Narrative tells you why it matters — and who it matters to."
Our Approach
We begin with community voice — focus groups, listening sessions, and stakeholder interviews that surface what data alone can't capture.
Mixed-methods evaluation grounded in real program logic — needs assessments, outcome tracking, and longitudinal study design.
We translate findings into compelling stories — grant reports, strategic plans, and funder communications that reflect the full picture.
Coaching and training so your team can carry the work forward — data literacy, evaluation culture, and learning practices that last.
Facilitation for the long view — mission alignment, goal-setting, and strategic planning rooted in community priorities.
We help organizations position for continued impact — connecting evaluation findings to funding strategy and organizational growth.
Current and emerging work includes applied research, policy analysis, and evaluation materials developed in public-sector and environmental-policy contexts.
Work developed on behalf of, or in relation to, public-sector contexts including the City of Seattle and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Materials include evaluation framing, policy research, grant-relevant evidence translation, and analysis for decision-making audiences.
Whether you're beginning an evaluation, preparing for a strategic shift, or searching for a better way to communicate your impact — let's talk.