WHAT WE DO

STRATEGIES THAT SERVE YOUR MISSION-AND YOUR BUSINESS.

Everyone wants to do good in the world—but what is “good”? Social impact is one of the hardest things for an organization to get right. That is what we do: we help you create, measure, and tell the story of impact that matters.

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CHANGE THE WORLD

STRATEGIC ADVISORY

We help you design social impact programs that actually move the needle—grounded in evidence and a clear line from what you do to the change you want to see.

  • Strategic Planning

  • Materiality Assessments

  • Industry Research & Benchmarking

CASE STUDY · SFNCT

Helped SFNCT understand its strengths, name its barriers, and identify practical, operational next steps to evolve the organization.

case study · SFLPEC

Worked with leadership and members to create a practical, values-aligned strategic plan an operating model that equips SFLPEC to move from shared intent to shared strategy, and clear framework for collective action.

MEASURE IT

Impact Measurement & Evaluation

We build right-sized measurement systems so you know what’s working, what isn’t, and why—and can hone your strategy on the evidence.

  • Outcomes & Metric Development

  • Measurement Strategy

  • Impact Frameworks & Theory of Change

  • Mixed-methods research and learning

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TELL YOUR STORY

REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS

We turn your evidence into reports and narratives stakeholders actually read—impact and sustainability stories aligned to ESG requirements.

  • Stakeholder Communications

  • Dashboards & Internal Presentations

  • Annual Impact Reports

CASE STUDY · GOOGLE

Helped Google effectively communicate its commitment to being a "good neighbor" and showcase the positive economic and social impact of its 50+ data centers to stakeholders.

report · docusign

In partnership with Beyond Measure, LLC, we guided Docusign’s Impact Report for two consecutive years, beginning with its inaugural report. We led a Materiality Assessment and partnered across teams to shape and publish the FY2025 and FY2026 reports, aligning impact priorities with Docusign’s core messaging.

REPEAT

Facilitation, Workshops & Coaching

We keep the drumbeat of impact going and build your team’s capacity to sustain it—through facilitation, workshops, and dashboards.

  • Impact Measurement training, tools & coaching

  • Learning Agendas & Communities of Practice

  • Facilitation & retreats

REPORT · Kataly Foundation

Partnered with Kataly to strengthen its approach to impact measurement and evaluation, providing ongoing coaching and strategic advisement, culminating in the publication of Movement Partner Report.

Trusted by mission-driven teams

Google logo with colorful letters on a white background
Google logo with colorful letters on a white background
Kataly Foundation logo with blue uppercase letters on a black background.
Kataly Foundation logo with blue uppercase letters on a black background.
Docusign logo with a stylized icon in red, white, and blue, next to the text 'Docusign'
Docusign logo with a stylized icon in red, white, and blue, next to the text 'Docusign'
Pledge 1% logo with a stylized 'P' next to the text 'Pledge 1%'
Pledge 1% logo with a stylized 'P' next to the text 'Pledge 1%'
Logo for San Francisco Neighborhood Centers Together featuring a stylized house graphic and the organization name.
Logo for San Francisco Neighborhood Centers Together featuring a stylized house graphic and the organization name.
Logo of the San Francisco Latino Parity and Equity Council (SF LPECC) featuring a heart outline with a depiction of the Golden Gate Bridge inside, surrounded by blue circular text.
Logo of the San Francisco Latino Parity and Equity Council (SF LPECC) featuring a heart outline with a depiction of the Golden Gate Bridge inside, surrounded by blue circular text.
Neon sign for Good Samaritan Family Resource Center with a house and tree outline.
Neon sign for Good Samaritan Family Resource Center with a house and tree outline.
  • Head of Sustainability

    “Raya Cooper has been essential in clarifying the impact of our signature initiatives. They adeptly bridge the corporate and philanthropic sectors, adapt to shifting priorities, and stay focused on long-term goals. Beyond delivering on their scope of work, Raya Cooper has helped us navigate significant cultural change with insight, empathy and professionalism.”

    Large state-based Health Insurance Carrier

  • Social Impact & Sustainability Senior Specialist

    “This was our first-ever Impact Report, and the response was overwhelmingly positive — both internally and externally. The team’s support was instrumental in helping us reach this milestone and setting us up to take the next step in telling our story”

    Fortune 1000 Technology Company

  • COO

    “RCIC met us where we were with flexibility, humility, and structure. They kept the work moving, adapted thoughtfully to our feedback, and helped us navigate key decisions and tradeoffs with clarity”

    Corporate Foundation

WHO WE WORK WITH

Corporate CSR & Sustainability

Build programs your board and customers believe in.

Business Units

Bridge business and social impact, wherever they meet — supply chain, data centers, and beyond.

Foundations & Philanthropies

Fund what works—and show the difference it makes.

Nonprofit organizations

Turn limited resources into measurable outcomes.

WHY RCIC

HOW WE WORK

Action

We create essential tools that enable clients to catalyze change immediately. We’re not interested in ‘nice to haves’—we deliver the essentials for changemaking.

Partnership

Impact and change do not happen in an echo chamber. We’re here to help you pitch a bigger and bigger tent.

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Nuance

We embrace complexity in context—social impact can be messy. Together we can help solve the puzzle piece by piece.

Storytelling

Your work is complex but your stories shouldn’t be. We translate complex issues into human stories. The power of simplicity is worth the effort for its impact.