Evaluation · Research · Strategy

Helping organizations learn, improve, and grow.

Drinkard Enterprises Inc. transforms research, community voice, and data into decisions that strengthen programs, systems, and the communities they serve.

Brand Promise

"Where community voice, evidence, and action come together."

25+
Years of evaluation & research experience
11+
Peer-reviewed publications
Community at the Center
Systems Perspective
Evidence That Drives Action
Stronger Outcomes
What We Do

Rigorous methods. Real-world impact.

We partner with government agencies, nonprofits, universities, and community coalitions to design evaluations and strategies that make complex evidence usable.

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Program Evaluation

Formative, process, and outcome evaluation for grant-funded and community-based initiatives.

Community-Based Research

Mixed-methods research that centers community voice, equity, and lived experience.

Strategic Planning

Facilitated planning that aligns mission, evidence, and measurable goals.

Capacity Building

Coaching nonprofits and coalitions to use data for decision-making and improvement.

Proof of Experience

Trusted across government, education, nonprofit, and community systems.

25+
Years of Experience
50+
Funded Projects
11+
Peer-Reviewed Publications
3
Universities Served
Areas of Expertise

Where our work makes a difference.

Violence Prevention & Community Safety Juvenile Justice Positive Youth Development Behavioral Health Public Health Equity & Inclusion K–12 Education Higher Education Community-Based Initiatives
Let's Partner

Ready to turn your evidence into action?

Whether you're designing a new initiative, evaluating an established program, or planning your next strategic chapter — we'll meet you where you are.