Not for Profit

Cognisant have worked closely with a number of not for profit organisations, and have gained an invaluable insight into the variety of different ways research can be used in this important sector.

Our preferred approach is to sit down with not for profit organizations to talk about your work, your projects and your challenges. In this way we can work in partnership and share ideas – and remember, not every piece of research comes with a £10,000 price tag.

Here are just three examples of work we have done in the not for profit sector which we believe illustrate the Cognisant approach:

Free schools: For groups seeking to establish Free Schools, securing ‘evidence of demand’ through consultation is at the heart of the process. However, for many, the prospect of completing the ‘Evidence of Demand’ section of the Free Schools Proposal Form will almost certainly prove daunting. We have designed a tool kit to help guide groups through the process.

Consultation: In the not for profit sector, it is essential to invest time and energy into understanding the needs, views and aspirations of your supporter base as well as a variety of stakeholder groups. How often do you consult and are you getting a representative picture?

Opinion Polling: Cognisant Research can deliver online opinion polls, covering the UK adult population which can prove invaluable for non for profit organisations – either for developing policy and/or forming the basis for PR messaging.

To find out how Cognisant can help you, contact us today.