Research & evidence
What the data says about institutional trust
We study the gap between engagement intent and structural change — and publish what we learn so the whole field can move forward.
Report2026
72%say they engage; 19% share real authority
State of Community Trust 2026
A survey of 340 institutions on the gap between engagement intent and structural change.
White Paper2025
3.4×higher partner attrition without compensation
The Cost of Extraction
Quantifying the long-term relationship costs of uncompensated community labor.
Case Study2026
+16point trust-score gain
Riverside Health: A Collaborative Journey
How one health system moved from Consultative to Collaborative in 14 months.
Data Brief2025
2.1×partner retention with repair pathways
Repair as a Trust Multiplier
Institutions with formal repair protocols retain community partners at higher rates.
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