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Informed Minds. Improved Lives. Whole Communities

Welcome to the Institute

Founded in 2005 as the J. McDonald Williams Institute, the mission of The Institute for Urban Policy Research is to provide research and evaluation, education and outreach, and guidance and consulting to inform, motivate, and inspire community-focused organizations that improve the quality of life in the communities they serve.

RESEARCH & EVALUATION

Research activities provide the fact base and knowledge content for education and outreach activities, while providing the framework and suite of tools to guide and inform client decisions. The Institute’s research is action-oriented and results-driven.

EDUCATION & OUTREACH

Through our education and outreach activities, we work to expand the Institute’s reach and develop the capabilities of our constituents, while reinforcing our position as the premier source for guidance and research on outcomes and measurement.

GUIDANCE & CONSULTING

Consulting and project guidance provide real-time coaching during program implementation, and often leverage our research and education capabilities. These engagements draw from our multi-disciplinary expertise to provide a variety of customized services.

DATA MAKES A DIFFERENCE

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EXPAND YOUR SKILLS

Certificate in Program Development and Design

The Institute offers a series of noncredit certificate programs designed for professionals that want to make informed, strategic decisions that lead to programmatic success. Our most popular course is the Certificate in Program Development and Design. In this three-day course, our expert instructors lead participants through the Deliberate Design process. They demystify theory of change, logic models, accountability and resource planning and coach participants on how to integrate these elements into daily practice. The course has benefited numerous agencies, from young to old and small to large.

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