Our service offerings are rooted in data and real-world insights.

Wilder Research provides the tools and the insights you need to make well-grounded, effective decisions.

Wilder walks alongside families throughout their journey—providing care, connection, and support along the way.

Advocating for systemic equity and opportunities for all Minnesotans.

Together, we create pathways to well-being, opportunity, and a stronger community for all.

Wilder has worked alongside communities to break down barriers and create pathways to lasting change.

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Unsheltered Homelessness

The latest analysis from the Minnesota Homeless Study examines the experiences of adults who spent more than half the previous month outside, in a car or vacant building, or on public transportation.
Minnesota Compass

Providing data to help shape Minnesota's future

Led by Wilder Research, this project brings reliable statewide data and trend insights.

Family Resource Center

Equipping families with the tools and guidance to thrive

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Our offerings are co-created with community leaders, subject matter experts, and the individuals and families they serve—guided by the expertise of our nationally recognized Wilder Research team.

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Strategic Research for Informed Action

Whether you’re assessing impact, identifying needs, or planning for the future, we provide the tools and insights you need to make well-grounded, effective decisions.

Research and Evaluation

Designing and implementing evaluation projects that get you the information you need using a wide variety of methods, from interviews, focus groups and surveys to ripple-effects mapping, arts-based approaches, economic analysis, and mapping.

Community Engagement and Needs Assessments

Support for community-engaged research and guidance for planning and action for effective solutions.

Data Collection and Analysis

Gathering the data you need in a way that works for you, and our analysts will help you make sense of your data, to make data-informed decisions.

Strategic Planning

Data-informed strategic planning, data parties, and theory of change and logic model development.

Communications

Share your research and findings in a compelling and authentic way, using our storytelling, design, and media expertise to create impactful messaging.

Workshops, Training and Consultation

Enhancing your organization's capacity to plan and execute evaluations, collect, analyze, and understand data for valuable insights.

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