our approach

A proven approach,
tailored to each client’s needs.

Whether planning for change, evaluating what works or recommending options for efficiencies, our approach informs results that contribute to net benefits for communities. Projects begin with the client’s goals while taking into account capacities, opportunities and external influences for strategies that are relevant.


However you choose to engage with us, we follow the same approach in all of our work.

1. We confirm project goals

We begin by clarifying your short and long-term goals whether financial, performance-based, or policy-related. We want to understand pain points, vision and organizational goals. This helps us define the appropriate tools and research framework best suited in our work together.

Understanding your goals, priorities and pain points allows us to create and follow through on a plan of action that is tailored to your needs.


2. We get the facts

We evaluate evidence of a program’s or solution’s performance to assess what works well and what other opportunities exist. We evaluate your proposition against the environment and target participants.

We analyze existing data. We also identify and collect needed data through custom-designed research tools that engage stakeholders and decision makers.

We listen while responding with appropriate strategies to find solutions that fit within the context and constraints of your organization and its mission.


3. We provide options

We deliver insights and tools to execute tactical plans that make sense according to community and stakeholders’ needs and our clients' resources and vision.

We share findings in accessible formats including: web-based interactive maps, spreadsheets, narratives and other visually compelling formats that explain evidence-based options accurately and clearly.



Public Good Consulting delivers honest insight that help clients move forward.

Your guidance provided such a boost to our team and helped us define our organization.
— Board of Directors, Lower East Side Coalition Housing Development
Through Public Good’s research and analysis, we walked away with a clearer vision on how we had been operating and how we can move forward to better serve our clients and volunteers.
— Director of Pro Bono Programs, Northeast NJ Legal Services
...despite changes throughout the project, Tricia remained diligent and sensitive to our needs. She and her team were a pleasure to work with.
— Director of Policy and Legislation for 32BJ/SEIU