PIE worked with an evolving network of foundation grantees  over a five-year initiative focused on helping the foundation’s grantees track their progress toward strategic goals. Through this network, the foundation built its capacity for evaluative thinking and provided a platform for ongoing learning and professional development for its grantees.

PIE currently serves as the external evaluator for two Full Service Community Schools grants from the US Department of Education. The grants aim to scale a collaborative, place-based approach to education in 32 schools across Illinois, including rural areas. This evaluation will ultimately tell the story of the model’s impact on schools, students, and families, demonstrating PIE’s expertise in evaluating complex, multi-site initiatives that bridge educational and community health outcomes. 

PIE worked with a statewide healthcare focused foundation that funded multi-year collaboratives in four communities to improve children’s behavioral health by developing and implementing community-driven systems of care with an emphasis on universal health screenings. PIE conducted a retrospective evaluation to assess the initiative’s lasting impact over many years, culminating in a statewide convening to strengthen connections and support future efforts.

PIE worked with an initiative dedicated to helping residents of underinvested communities achieve affordable homeownership and build generational wealth. We worked with leadership and multiple sector-driven committees to develop a three-year strategic plan with an 18-month detailed implementation plan to guide the initiative’s future impact and sustainability.

PIE worked with an initiative dedicated to helping residents of underinvested communities achieve affordable homeownership and build generational wealth. We worked with leadership and multiple sector-driven committees to develop a three-year strategic plan with an 18-month detailed implementation plan to guide the initiative’s future impact and sustainability.