Creating Opportunities for Thriving Futures
Opportunity Labs Foundation, Inc. is a national 501c3 nonprofit research, policy, and consulting lab with a mission that is simple yet powerful: to increase the measurable impact of individuals, organizations, and institutions working to help children and young adults thrive. We focus on building and championing practical, holistic solutions at the intersections of education, health, housing and work.
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Our approach is unique: we function like a dynamic science lab for social issues. We ask critical questions, seek innovative answers, conduct groundbreaking research, test practical solutions, and implement for impact.
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We help our partners conduct and understand complex research to inform decision-making and move from evidence to action. We also produce original qualitative and quantitative research using methodologies including literature reviews, surveys, Q-sorts, case studies, and data visualizations.
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We help our partners understand federal and state policy and regulatory environments to build and implement sustainable and scalable solutions. We conduct policy analysis, assessment and evaluation.
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We help our partners build and manage coalitions and communities of practice to build and share knowledge. We conduct stakeholder mapping to, recruit the right stakeholders, devise objectives, build structure, and take the lead on facilitating, and evaluating impact.
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We help our partners design, enhance, and effectively implement and manage new programs and initiatives to make a measurable impact and deliver a meaningful return on investments. We project manage including the day-to-day management of activities and data infrastructures including dashboards that link disparate systems to track real-time progress and provide insights on implementation efforts.
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We help our partners apply domain-specific evidence to ensure their products are rooted in evidence. We design prototypes, evaluate product concepts, and help partners get to MVP.
Our Partners
Who We’ve Worked With
Our Current Focus Areas
Our Values
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Community First
We believe the best solutions come from communities themselves. Our approach is rooted in deep humility and respect for local wisdom.
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Celebrate the Unknown
We recognize that change involves uncertainty, and we're not afraid to venture into the unknown for the sake of progress.
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Simpler is Better
We believe simplicity often leads to the best outcomes. We strive for clear, straightforward solutions.
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Constant Improvement
We are always evolving, learning, and growing. Our work is never static, and we're committed to perpetual innovation and improvement.
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Lasting Impact
We are always evolving, learning, and growing. Our work is never static, and we're committed to perpetual innovation and improvement.