Dawn Chorus is a small, independent research firm that helps organizations understand their work, measure their impact, and make better decisions with data.

We partner with nonprofits, public agencies, foundations, and mission-driven organizations working to improve health, equity, education, and community well-being. Our work combines rigorous evaluation, applied research, data analysis, and strategic interpretation to make complex information clear, useful, and actionable.

Program Evaluation

We design evaluations that help organizations understand what is working, for whom, under what conditions, and why.

Our approach goes beyond compliance reporting. We build practical evaluation systems that generate meaningful evidence, strengthen implementation, and support continuous improvement. Whether the goal is to assess program outcomes, improve service delivery, understand community needs, or communicate impact to funders and partners, we help turn data into decisions.

Research and Data Strategy

Dawn Chorus helps organizations answer complex questions using practical, applied research.

We specialize in mixed-methods research, survey design, implementation analysis, community data, qualitative synthesis, and evidence translation. Our work is designed to support real-world decision-making, not just produce reports. We help clients identify patterns, interpret findings, surface opportunities, and communicate results in ways that are accessible and useful.

We are especially interested in projects that advance healthier, more equitable communities. Our portfolio reflects work across public health, education, behavioral health, implementation science, community systems, and nonprofit strategy.