Empowering Organizations Through Evidence-Based Understanding
Why Needs Assessment Matters
A comprehensive needs assessment is the foundation for strategic, equitable, and impactful decision-making. Whether you’re seeking funding, designing a new program, or refining your mission, understanding the needs of the community you serve is essential.
At PeopleTree Consulting, we apply rigorous, mixed-methods research to identify unmet needs, reveal systemic barriers, and elevate community voice—especially among historically marginalized populations.
Led by a scholar with deep roots in nonprofit research and community-engaged scholarship, our assessments go beyond data collection. We translate evidence into action
Our Approach
We combine academic rigor with real-world insight. Our process is:
- Collaborative – We co-design each assessment with clients and stakeholders.
- Contextualized – We tailor each project to the demographic, geographic, and organizational realities you face.
- Equity-Focused – We prioritize inclusive methods that elevate lived experience and community input.
- Action-Oriented – We deliver findings that inform grant writing, strategic planning, advocacy, and impact measurement.
Other Methods Include:
- Stakeholder interviews & focus groups
- Community surveys
- GIS mapping & demographic analysis
- Service gap analysis
- Asset mapping
- Comparative benchmarking