Research & Planning

Build plans around real audience needs, behaviours and experiences rather than assumptions.

RESEARCH & PLANNING BUILT AROUND YOUR MISSION AND AUDIENCES

Our Research & Planning service helps nonprofits understand the people you need to reach, the journeys they take and the information that will help them act. We bring organisational priorities, audience needs and practical evidence together so decisions are based on a clear understanding of what will create value. Whether you are starting from the beginning or improving an existing approach, we provide a structured way forward. Your team gains clearer priorities, shared direction and practical guidance that reflects available resources and can be measured over time.
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We review your existing research, supporter data, stakeholder knowledge, content, channels and key audience journeys to understand what is working, where friction or uncertainty exists and which opportunities deserve attention first.

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We turn those findings into prioritised audience insight, journey maps and planning recommendations that guide content, campaigns and service decisions. Depending on your needs, this can include Audience & Supporter Research, Supporter Journey Mapping, Content Strategy, and Campaign Strategy.

Ready for the new age

How it makes a difference

Replace assumptions with useful audience evidence

Identify barriers and opportunities across supporter journeys

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Plan content and campaigns around real needs

Create a shared evidence base for decisions

Research designed to lead to practical action

We combine qualitative and quantitative insight with journey mapping and strategic planning. Research is scoped to answer decisions your organisation genuinely needs to make, then translated into clear priorities rather than left as a report.

Focused

We start with the decisions, uncertainties and audience questions that matter most.

Inclusive

We select methods that make it possible to hear from relevant and sometimes overlooked audiences.

Action-Oriented

We turn evidence into practical recommendations for communications, campaigns and supporter experiences.

READY TO PLAN WITH GREATER EVIDENCE AND CONFIDENCE?

Let’s uncover the audience, market and performance insights you need to set priorities, reduce uncertainty and build a more informed plan.
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our clients love us

NPO Marketing helped us bring greater clarity to both our ecommerce website strategy and our wider marketing direction. They understood the needs of an arts organisation and translated them into practical recommendations for presenting our work, reaching audiences and supporting online sales. Their strategic guidance gave us a much stronger foundation for moving forward.
John EgboDirector, Arc Gallery London
NPO Marketing took the time to understand our vision for responsible, community-based tourism and the communities at the heart of our work. They helped us develop a clearer website, strengthen our international marketing and create more meaningful ways to engage our audiences. Their approach was thoughtful, collaborative and sensitive to our mission.
Sanjeeb BhardwajPresident, Organisation for Responsible and Community-based Tourism (ORCBT)
NPO Marketing brought structure, consistency and strategic direction to our digital marketing. They helped us plan and manage campaigns more effectively while keeping our objectives and audiences at the centre of every decision. Their support was practical, responsive and valuable in strengthening how Yoga Life Macau communicates and promotes its work
Renu DhawanDirector, Yoga Life Macau

Questions before we begin?

Choosing a marketing partner is an important decision. Here are answers to some common questions about who we support, how we work and what you can expect.

We work primarily with nonprofits, charities, NGOs, foundations, associations, cultural organisations and other mission-led organisations. Our support is adapted to different causes, audiences, team structures and levels of internal capacity.

We combine strategic advice with practical implementation across the nonprofit marketing lifecycle. Our recommendations begin with your mission and organisational priorities, and we remain independent of particular platforms, channels and technology providers.

Yes. We can work alongside internal marketing, fundraising, communications, digital and leadership teams, as well as existing agencies, developers and technology providers. We define responsibilities clearly and focus on filling the gaps where additional expertise is needed.

We usually begin by understanding your objectives, audiences, current activity and constraints. From there, we define priorities and recommend a focused scope of work. This may be a standalone project, a phased programme or ongoing support.

Yes. We provide tailored training, workshops, playbooks, coaching and ongoing support. Our aim is not only to deliver the immediate work, but also to strengthen your team’s knowledge, processes and confidence.

Absolutely. We regularly work alongside in-house teams and offer tailored training, workshops, and ongoing support.

Our goal is not to create dependency, but to help your team build confidence in analytics, reporting, and decision-making—so you can continue to grow independently with the right foundations in place.

We make data work harder—driving smarter decisions, better experiences, and higher ROI.

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