We are a social impact consulting firm that uses research, evaluation, and strategy to help purpose-driven organizations measure + maximize their impact.
Our mission is to accelerate impact, influence, and innovation for a more just and sustainable future.
Services
I2I offers a range of full-cycle research + evaluation projects, MERL strategy consulting, and training services.
About
We partner with organizations to transform bold visions into reality using applied research, evaluation, and strategic learning.
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Meet us at The Intersection: where fresh perspective collides with inspiration.
Connecting the dots from your best intentions to your most meaningful impact through transformative MERL design + implementation.
We are not your average M&E shop.
Our approach to measurement leverages design, technology, and an unwavering commitment to equity. Find us at the intersection of:
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We cultivate space for funders and organizations to be curious and humble in sensemaking. Let’s be real — so much of the world doesn’t make sense. We seek wisdom by actively listening, drawing connections, and purposefully zooming in + out to understand how the tiniest fractals compose the big picture. Rather than avoid the messiness, we dance with it. 💃🏽
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We lean in with courageous vulnerability to unpack our biases, poke holes in dominant narratives, and engage different types of knowing. We acknowledge multiple realities can be true. As such, we leverage mixed methodologies to elevate an array of perspectives and amplify unheard voices. The pursuit of equity requires examining systems that produce unequal outcomes, recognizing our role in them, and using data to inform change. 📣
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Results are only useful if they are communicated with purpose. We never conduct research or evaluation to sit on the shelf and collect dust. We believe in the power of data to be a catalyst for lasting change — but only if actionable findings speak directly to target audiences. While we pride ourselves on methodological rigor, we lean on compelling design, memorable visualization, and creative mediums to meaningful insights hat meets people where they are. 📍
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Our work is grounded in social science and evaluation theory, yet custom fit for purpose and driven by use. Straddling the line between academia and entrepreneurship, we apply methodological rigor with a creative lens that pushes boundaries and breeds innovation. 📈
Intention 2 Impact brought a winning combination of curiosity, rigor, and heart to their work of demystifying all things ‘MERL.’ They took the time to listen deeply to our partners; weaving together various theories of change to co-develop an overarching framework— a Theory of Transformation — that provides our narrative program and individual grantees with a critical tool to measure public and political will for housing reform in California.
— Robert Avruch, Manager, Housing Affordability, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Meet a few of our game-changing clients:
