Since it was founded in 1989 by Jane Reisman, Ph.D., Organizational Research Services (ORS) has become a national leader in Outcome-based evaluation and Outcome-based planning, serving nonprofit, philanthropic and public organizations. We work with our clients to create Outcome-based evaluations and plans as well as contracting, grantmaking and performance measurement systems. As part of these efforts, ORS has been building capacity, providing training and technical assistance, and carrying out Outcome-based evaluations. We provide consulting to organizations throughout Washington state as well as nationally and internationally. Outcome-based Planning Outcome-based Evaluation Outcome-based Contracting & Grantmaking Coaching & Technical Assistance Training & Workshops Customized Manuals & Guides Two new resources... “Pathways to Change: 6 Theories about How Policy Change Happens” A primer on theory of change using six theories from different disciplines to illustrate varying approaches to advocacy and policy change efforts. Read more and download this resource here. “Getting Started: A Self-Directed Guide to Outcome Map Development” A “how-to” guide for expressing theory of change as an outcome map. Read more and download this resource here.

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