Non-Profit Impact Assessment for Ray of Hope: Supporting Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Trauma-informed, survivor-centered impact evaluation designed to quantify healing outcomes, optimize program engagement, and unlock strategic funding.
The Challenge
A nonprofit serving trauma survivors in the Orthodox Jewish community sought clarity on four critical questions:
Program Efficacy
Are programs meaningfully supporting healing for survivors?
Unmet Survivor Needs
What survivor needs remain unmet within current offerings?
Safe Engagement
How can engagement be strengthened without compromising safety and privacy?
Funder Proof of Impact
How can impact be clearly demonstrated to funders and key stakeholders?
Trauma-Informed Research Methodology
Mispar designed a trauma-informed, survivor-centered impact study that balanced rigorous analytical methodology with deep empathy and care.
- ► 301 Respondents: Global sample of survivors and support network members across Israel, the U.S., and Europe.
- ► Comprehensive Metrics: Measured trauma severity, program participation, long-term healing outcomes, barriers to care, and overall satisfaction.
- ► Survivor Voice Integration: Combined rigorous quantitative statistical modeling with qualitative survivor testimonials.
What the Data Revealed
Significant Decrease in Coping Struggles
Members reported a 27% decrease in struggling to cope and a 22% increase in coping well after joining Ray of Hope.
Long-Term Engagement Drives Deeper Healing
The most significant healing gains occurred in Years 3–5, underscoring that sustained community support produces far deeper outcomes than short-term interventions.
The Outcome
Through Mispar's data intelligence, Ray of Hope gained actionable strategic assets:
Proof for Funders
Clear, evidence-based proof of impact to secure long-term donor funding.
Expansion Roadmap
A prioritized roadmap for program refinement, service optimization, and global growth.
Credible Narrative
Credible language and key messaging explaining why sustained long-term support is essential.
Why This Matters for Mission-Driven Organizations
This case demonstrates how deeply respectful, trauma-informed research can unlock clarity in sensitive settings — transforming raw survivor experiences into actionable insights while remaining firmly human-centered.