Demonstrate Your Difference
Upstream Solutions for Social Impact
Is your organization caught in the current of scattered spreadsheets, disconnected data systems, and the constant pressure of proving impact?
River City Research helps nonprofits and social purpose organizations harness data effectively, share your results clearly and demonstrate impact with confidence.
Mission-focused research, analytics and technology.
At River City Research, we help mission-driven organizations turn data into action. We work as a trusted partner, helping you make sense of fragmented information and use it in ways that resonate with boards, funders, and partners.
We collaborate with nonprofits, public agencies, and social purpose organizations to conduct research, build practical data tools, and develop technology that connects systems, strengthens understanding, and supports clear insights for informed decision making.
Our services and supports are designed to support shared learning, clearer decisions, and measured progress that helps demonstrate your difference.
Services and Supports
We provide the research tools and strategic insights to connect your programs, convince your funders, and inspire your community.
Program Evaluation
With deep experience in community-based and systems-level research, we design and deliver objective, evidence-based evaluations in partnership with you—supporting better decisions, credible impact stories, and improved outcomes for the people you serve.
Explore servicesSurvey Design & Delivery
When you ask your community, clients, or members for feedback, you’re not just sending a form—you’re building trust. We work with organizations to design, deliver, and analyze surveys that produce reliable, actionable data while strengthening relationships with the people you serve.
Explore servicesData Analysis & Impact
Effective data reporting does more than look impressive—it shapes better conversations and decisions. Clear visuals help boards quickly see what’s working, funders understand impact, and staff stay focused on the right priorities. We partner with organizations to design data dashboards and reporting tools that are accessible, meaningful, and aligned with how decisions actually get made.
Explore servicesCloud Development
Nonprofits don’t just need “the cloud.” You need secure, interoperable systems that connect programs, partners, and communities—without straining your budget. We work alongside organizations to design and implement cloud-native applications and architectures (AWS-first, with GCP and Azure fluency) that support service delivery, integrate modern tools safely, and strengthen confidence in your data.
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