Directional Thinking

Azimuth is unfussy and focused—we are academics translating research and data into stories to empower businesses and non-profits. We capture where you are and where you’d like to go, answering questions about how to gain more funding, identify proven strategies and best practice, measure the outcomes of your day-to-day work and special projects, and determine your next steps as an organization.

Harnessing the power of data, we take on funding proposals, monitor and evaluate your on-going work, develop impact reports, and chart your path--all with objective analysis and in-depth insight.

Not sure about your needs or how we can help? Reach out for a free consultation!


How we work

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Finding bearings

We listen deeply, learning about your organization and needs. We help you think through your short- and long-term goals and vision.

The result of these purposeful conversations: Your true north—where you should be sailing.

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Chartplotting

An azimuth helps you navigate, traveling toward destinations that maybe you can’t see from where you are.

Knowing your goals, we develop a concrete plan to help with assessment, monitoring, project design, research, or proposal development.

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Navigating

We sail with you to complete the project, sticking with you during and afterward for tools, resources, and support.

We assess frequently and course-correct when needed. Arriving at the destination, we report findings and next steps in clear terms and help you stay ready for success.


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What we do

 

Monitoring and Evaluation

Needs assessments

On-going monitoring

Navigational charts

 

Project Design and
Impact Assessment

Project and evaluation design

Theories of change and logic models

Mixed methods analysis

Reporting and storytelling

 

Research and strategy planning

Problem identification

Best practice reporting

Landscape scans and deep dives  

 

Funding Proposals

Proposal writing

Project design

External evaluation

Reporting management

We tailor what we do to what you need. We’re pretty good listeners, so we start here. We help you define the problem and understand the opportunities. Then we develop and carry out a specific solution, with clear reporting and a concrete path for your future.