Táala Fund
Táala Fund is a community development financial institution (CDFI) on the Quinault Indian Reservation and provides a range of financial services to individuals and businesses, including loans, savings accounts, and financial education. It bridges the gap between traditional financial institutions and the unique needs of community members, providing culturally informed financial solutions that honor Indigenous heritage while building a stronger economic future.
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Táala Fund set out to evaluate its Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training and Technical Assistance Program. Our role was to develop a theory of change, logic model, and data collection tools. Using OTIS (Opportunity Through Impacts System), we provided data analysis and reporting services for the project.
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Create an evaluation system to accurately assess the impact of a business development workshop and training series for start-up businesses on the Quinault Nation in Washington.
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OTIS (Opportunity Through Impacts System)
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We created a comprehensive database to assess the impact and effectiveness of the local business training program. We also provided capacity-building services and trained an internal project manager to handle the the process moving forward. Cedar Root Business Center consistently uses data from the project to make ongoing adjustments and enhancements to their programming.
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Aug 2020–Dec 2022
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Andrea Mader — Data collection forms, system design, theory of change, logic model, and capacity building
Alyssa Camp — Database design and support
“[Sweet Grass] knows its business, is well organized, and easy to work with.” —Natalie Charley, Táala Fund
