activities · 10
what they do
advocacy · 3
- Disseminates research to media, policymakers, and the public Research Dissemination Through Media EngagementArranges for the distribution of completed and approved research products to media outlets, policymakers, stakeholders, and the general public to influence policy discussions and raise awareness of key issues.
- Disseminates research to media, policymakers, and the public Research Dissemination Through Media EngagementArranges for the distribution of approved research products to media outlets, policymakers, stakeholders, and the general public to inform public debate and policy decisions. Includes media engagement such as interviews and contributions to news coverage.
- Disseminates research to media, policymakers, and the public Research Dissemination Through Media EngagementArranges for distribution of completed research products through media engagement, including interviews with outlets such as ABC 15, and shares findings with policymakers, stakeholders, and the general public to influence policy discussions.
research · 7
- Conducts policy research on Arizona's economic, fiscal, and social issues Policy Research & Public EducationProduces fact-based research reports, policy briefings, guest editorials, and newsletter articles on topics including state budgets, taxation, charter schools, homelessness, family support policies, and federal land management. Research is carried out by a network of contracted Fellows.
- Conducts policy research on economic, fiscal, and social issues in Arizona Policy Research & Public EducationProduces research reports, policy briefings, guest editorials, and newsletter articles on topics including budgets, family support, homelessness, charter schools, tax policy, and federal land management. Research is conducted by contracted Fellows and informs public discourse on Arizona policy.
- Conducts policy research on economic, fiscal, and social issues in Arizona Policy Research & Public EducationProduces research reports, policy briefings, guest editorials, and newsletter articles on topics including budgets, family support, homelessness, charter schools, tax policy, and federal land management. Research is conducted by contracted Fellows and informs public debate on state policy.
- Conducts public opinion surveys on state policy issues Policy Research & Public EducationDesigns and conducts telephone surveys of registered voters in Arizona to assess public support for policy proposals, such as paid family and medical leave. One survey included 500 respondents with a margin of error of ±4.3 percentage points.
- Publishes and shares research through articles and reports Policy Research & Public EducationRegularly publishes news articles, research findings, and in-depth reports on Arizona policy issues to inform public understanding and support evidence-based decision-making.
- Publishes news and research content Local Journalism Support and Media Capacity BuildingMaintains a public platform for publishing news articles and research findings on Arizona policy issues, increasing accessibility of data and analysis for a broad audience.
- Publishes research and news content Disinformation and Democracy Research OutreachMaintains a publishing pipeline for research findings and commentary, including news articles, research reports, and policy analyses on key state issues.
strategies · 15
how they think
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- Bipartisan governance and inclusive leadership bipartisan_governanceEnsures diverse, cross-sector input through a bipartisan board of business, academic, and community leaders to strengthen legitimacy and broaden consensus in policy advocacy.
- Bipartisan governance and leadership diversity bipartisan_governanceEnsures balanced and credible policy advocacy through a bipartisan board composed of leaders from business, academia, and communities, fostering cross-sectoral legitimacy.
- Collaborative governance through public-private and bipartisan engagement public-private_partnershipsLeverages public-private partnerships and a bipartisan leadership model involving business, academic, and community leaders to build consensus and advance economic and fiscal policy goals.
- Evidence-based, non-partisan policy analysis evidence-based_policy_analysisConducts rigorous, non-partisan research using economic and fiscal impact analysis to evaluate policies without ideological bias, ensuring credibility and objectivity in recommendations.
- Evidence-based, non-partisan policy analysis evidence-based_policy_analysisConducts rigorous, non-partisan research using economic and fiscal impact analysis to evaluate policies without ideological bias, ensuring credibility and objectivity in policy recommendations.
- Expert-driven research through a fellows network fellows_networkContracts a network of scholarly Fellows guided by an internal committee to produce high-quality, methodologically sound research on key policy issues.
- Non-partisan, evidence-based policy analysis evidence-based_policy_analysisThe organization prioritizes economic and fiscal impact analysis over ideology, using rigorous, non-partisan research to evaluate policies, particularly in education and public land management, with findings guided by expert fellows and a research committee.
- Performance-driven governance and fiscal accountability performance-driven_governanceEmphasizes measurable results, performance metrics, and fiscal impact analysis to assess government effectiveness and inform policy decisions, particularly regarding state budget implications of federal actions.
- Performance-driven governance and fiscal accountability performance-driven_governanceAdvocates for government effectiveness through measurable outcomes and fiscal impact analysis, particularly in evaluating public policies such as federal land transfers and state budget implications.
- Performance-driven governance and measurable outcomes performance-driven_governanceAdvocates for government effectiveness through the use of performance metrics and measurable results to assess and improve public policy and fiscal decisions.
- Public-private collaboration for economic advancement public-private_partnershipsPromotes public-private partnerships as a mechanism to achieve fiscal and economic policy goals by leveraging expertise and resources across sectors.
- Public-private collaboration for fiscal and economic advancement public-private_partnershipsPromotes public-private partnerships as a mechanism to achieve shared economic and fiscal objectives, leveraging expertise and resources across sectors.
- Strategic dissemination and media engagement research_disseminationActively disseminates research through media engagement, a public research library, and direct communication with supporters to amplify policy impact and maintain stakeholder engagement.
- Strategic dissemination through media and research networks research_disseminationAmplifies policy impact by engaging media to communicate research findings and maintaining a research library, supported by a network of expert Fellows who produce high-quality, methodologically sound research under editorial guidance.
- Strategic dissemination through media and research platforms research_disseminationAmplifies policy impact by disseminating research via media engagement and a public research library to reach policymakers, stakeholders, and the public.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Education Policy Research
Research on charter school financial transparency, accountability, and empowerment scholarship accounts
Fiscal and Economic Policy Analysis
Produces research reports and policy briefings on Arizona’s fiscal policy, economic development, and public finance
Paid Family and Medical Leave Survey Research
Conducted statewide survey of 500 registered voters to assess support for paid family and medical leave, in partnership with advocacy organizations
relationships · 14
who they work with
- ABC 15 Partner — Collaborated with ABC 15 on a news report about school district mergers and closures.
- ABC 15 Partner — Research director Dave Wells discussed the possibility of school district mergers with ABC 15 reporter Elennee Dao.
- Arizona Center for Economic Progress Partner — Partnered on a survey regarding paid family and medical leave.
- Arizona Center for Empowerment Partner — Partnered on a survey regarding paid family and medical leave.
- Arizona Early Childhood Alliance Partner — Partnered on a survey regarding paid family and medical leave.
- Arizona Republic Partner — Research findings featured in article ahead of Arizona Public Lands Day.
- Arizona State University Partner — Board member Mark Stegeman is affiliated with ASU through his Ph.D. studies, and Max Goshert is a Graduate Student Fellow at ASU’s School of Public Affairs.
- High Ground Public Affairs Partner — Conducted a survey of 500 registered voters for the Grand Canyon Institute.
- KJZZ Partner — Research Director Dave Wells to appear on KJZZ's The Show to discuss findings.
- NBC 12 Partner — Research Director Dave Wells explained the impact of the Flat Tax on the state budget to NBC 12.
- Organized Management Solutions, LLC Partner — Deanna Anderson, President and Founder of Organized Management Solutions, LLC, provides GCI with various administrative and bookkeeping services.
- O’Connor Institute Partner — Board member Lucia Howard is a past president, former co-chair of social justice programs, and current member of the Advisory Council.
- Pritzker Children’s Initiative Funder — Provided support for a survey on paid family and medical leave.
- University of Arizona Partner — Board member Stephen Stein served as Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, and Mark Stegeman teaches at the Eller College of Management.