Cause intelligence
Different work needs different proof.
A food bank, animal shelter, cancer research fund, land trust, and housing organization should not be judged by the same formula. No Halo looks for evidence that actually fits the intervention.
These guides describe the evidence standard. They are not rankings and they do not imply that every organization in a cause has already been researched.
Evidence guideChildhood cancerOrganizations funding pediatric oncology research, treatment access, family support and clinical trial participation.See what strong evidence looks likeEvidence guideVeteransOrganizations serving military veterans through financial assistance, housing, benefits navigation, mental health and employment programs.See what strong evidence looks likeEvidence guideEnvironment and conservationLand trusts, habitat restoration, water quality and climate organizations.See what strong evidence looks likeEvidence guideGlobal healthOrganizations delivering health interventions in low-income countries.See what strong evidence looks likeEvidence guideDisaster reliefOrganizations raising and deploying money after hurricanes, floods, fires and other emergencies.See what strong evidence looks likeEvidence guideAnimal welfareShelters, rescues, spay and neuter programs and wildlife organizations.See what strong evidence looks likeEvidence guideHunger and food securityFood banks, pantries and meal programs.See what strong evidence looks likeEvidence guideEducationScholarship funds, school support organizations, literacy and tutoring programs.See what strong evidence looks likeEvidence guideHousing and homelessnessShelters, transitional housing, rapid rehousing and housing-first programs.See what strong evidence looks like
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Start with the organization, then let the report test it against the evidence available for its work.