Valuable Insights, Enduring Solutions
At KiLN Research, we know that meaningful change doesn’t happen in isolation, it emerges from understanding complex systems and uncovering deeper connections.
We collaborate closely with social-purpose organizations, bringing diverse perspectives together to design research and evaluation strategies that address root causes, not just surface symptoms. Our services help navigate complexity and identify strategic opportunities to create lasting, transformative impact.
Research & Knowledge Mobilization
Uncover the right questions, gather meaningful data, and translate findings into action.
What We Deliver:
- Evidence-Driven Research: We conduct literature reviews, manage data collection, design surveys, facilitate focus groups, and perform both quantitative and qualitative analysis, ensuring you have reliable, actionable insights.
- Knowledge Mobilization Tools: We develop policy briefs, landscape analyses, and environmental scans that present complex information in accessible formats.
- Engaging Communication: We transform your findings into clear, compelling narratives so you can effectively convey impact to stakeholders, funders, and policymakers.
Evaluation & Planning
Assess what’s working, identify areas for growth and learning, and develop strategies for change.
What We Deliver:
- Evaluation Frameworks & Implementation: We create logic models, theories of change, and indicator sets, and manage their complete implementation, ensuring comprehensive impact measurement and tracking across your organization.
- Learning Design & Capacity-Building: We equip your team with strategies and tools to develop adaptive knowledge systems that drive continuous learning.
- Strategic Roadmaps & Implementation Plans: We chart clear, data-driven paths forward, anticipating emerging trends and policy shifts to ensure sustainable outcomes.
FAQs
We have limited resources and capacity. Can we still work with KiLN?
Absolutely. We understand that many organizations are stretched thin, so we design our approach to fit your capacity. Whether it’s a small project with clear next steps or a phased approach that spreads the work over time, we’ll tailor our support to what’s realistic for you. We offer a sliding scale and tiered pricing to meet our clients’ budgets and resources and we also take on a small number of pro bono clients each year, with a priority on grassroots and BIPOC-led and serving groups.
How does KiLN ensure the sustainability of solutions?
Our goal is to co-create solutions that don’t just sit in a report—they actually work for your team. We focus on building internal skills, so you’re not dependent on outside consultants every time a challenge comes up. Whether it’s through training, hands-on coaching, or developing easy-to-use tools, we build our approach to align with your team’s existing strengths and way of working. Our goal is to leave you feeling confident and equipped to carry things forward.
What is the “knowledge-to-action” cycle? What does that actually look like in practice?
The knowledge-to-action (K2A) cycle is the process of transforming research and evidence into practical solutions that inform decision-making and practice. For us, this means not only generating knowledge but also ensuring it is accessible, actionable, and applied—whether through policy, programs, or practice—so that insights lead to meaningful impact.
How does KiLN help clients respond to a changing political landscape and the shifting priorities that come with it?
Things change fast. Funding rules shift, new buzzwords pop up, and policies evolve. We help you stay ahead by tracking these changes and breaking them down into what they actually mean for your work. Whether it’s updating language in grant proposals, adjusting strategies to align with new government priorities, or strengthening relationships with funders, we make sure you’re prepared and adaptable. More importantly, we help build your team’s ability to respond to change, so you’re not just reacting, you’re staying one step ahead.
