Our Services
At 3DI, we support our clients who are philanthropists, grant-makers, non-profits or impact investors to better understand the impact of their work. Our approach is grounded in the use of evidence and blends academic rigour with practical experience. Each project is tailor made to the needs of our clients; our goal is to always add value to your work and benefit the wider non-profit and social impact sectors.
Our consultancy is dedicated to building sustainable outcomes and impact measurement capabilities within your organisation. We guide you through the process of data collection, utilisation for programme enhancement, and effective communication of your impact to secure funding. Our goal is to empower you with the skills and tools needed for independent evaluation post our engagement.
Evaluation Workshops Our tailored workshops provide guided facilitation in developing evaluation frameworks and upskilling staff on evaluation basics. These sessions are designed to empower your team with the necessary knowledge and tools for effective self-evaluation.
At 3DI we champion theory based evaluation and collaborate to co-create robust theories of change that underpin the process of impact or change.
We help organisation to develop robust impact plans. Our approach is tailored to ensure that these frameworks are not only insightful but also practical and applicable to your unique mission and circumstances.
We guide you in identifying and implementing the the most stable measurement tools, ensuring they align with the theory of change and your desired outcomes and organisational goals.
We develop frameworks to help investors assess the impact of their portfolios and to identify the robustness of the measurement approach of individual fund managers.
3DI provides objective assessments of your work for organisational learning, programme development, and reporting to funders.
Our team assists in understanding the evidence base behind specific aspects of your work, providing insights into areas of need or success relevant to your mission.
We offer support to organisations lacking qualitative expertise or capacity, helping to incorporate diverse perspectives into your evaluations through focus groups and interviews.
3DI offers mentoring and consultancy support, enabling your organisation to carry out self-evaluation throughout a project or grant. This service is an efficient solution for organisations seeking expertise within a limited budget.
We help you develop strategies to evidence the impact of specific projects or your organisation as a whole. These strategies need to be grounded in your organisational goals, the desires of key external stakeholders and also your organisational resources and capabilities.
The provision of compelling and robust evidence can be a valuable differentiator for an organisation competing for funding and/or in contract tenders where social value is an important consideration. We seek to balance academic rigour with the practical needs of your organisation.
We can help you assess and implement alternative investment strategies and consider your appetite across the three dimensions of capital: risk, return and impact- as well as where to begin. For existing impact investors, we can help you think about how to further develop your strategy, the opportunities and pitfalls.
