Wednesday, October 8

Research for Impact: Conducting Small-Scale Research to Inform Policy

This workshop focuses on using research to inform and influence public policy as a nonprofit or business for good.

By Strides Insights

Date and time

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 3 days before event.

Lineup

Agenda

Introductions

Formulating clear research questions relevant to policy change

Examining basic research methods

Analyzing and presenting research findings in an accessible way

Translating research into actionable policy recommendations

Collaborating with academic institutions or larger research bodies

Questions and answers

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Individuals and nonprofits and community groups of all sizes can influence policy and make social change. This workshop focuses on the ability to conduct small-scale research to inform policy change that can help nonprofits take their policy and advocacy work forward.

In this workshop, we will be focusing on:

Formulating clear research questions relevant to policy change.
Introduction to basic research methods (e.g., stakeholder interviews, desk research, small surveys).
Analyzing and presenting research findings in an accessible way.
Translating research into actionable policy recommendations.
Collaborating with academic institutions or larger research bodies

Frequently asked questions

How should I prepare for the workshop?

If you have already completed some of these exercises, keep it handy with you and you'll be able to use that or refine it as you wish during the workshop. If you would like us to use your organisation as an example, please email us beforehand at hello@stridesinsights.com to chat further.

Will there be a recording available?

There will be a recording available after the workshop to attendees. If you are unable to make it but have registered here on Eventbrite, please be assured this will be in your inbox within 3 business days.

Is this workshop limited to organisations within the United Kingdom?

This workshop applies everywhere, as the principles and methods can apply across countries and sectors / causes; and can even work in principle for businesses. While we will focus on UK resources (i.e. universities), we also have experience in Pakistan and Canada and can guide you for other places.

How can I contact you for more information?

Please email us at hello@stridesinsights.com

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Strides Insights

We're a data, research and public policy consulting partnership working with businesses and nonprofits of all sizes on capacity building and communicating their impact.