RESEARCH

Bloom’s team of experienced researchers provides in-depth mixed-methods research design, qualitative and quantitative data gathering, and visually-accessible and user-friendly analysis. Our research outputs position organizations to pursue data-informed, mission-aligned, high-impact strategies.

  • Whether your organization is big or small, engaging your key stakeholders and gathering perception data first-hand offers invaluable insight into your current state, your possible future one, and how to get there.

    We will customize our question protocols to fit your organization, coordinate the engagements, and synthesize the outputs into a user-friendly format meant to inspire discussion and decision-making.

  • Considering growth? 

    Need to get the lay of the land of a new area or endeavor? Want to assess opportunities and risks?

    Bloom can conduct a comprehensive analysis customized to your needs.

  • Bloom’s landscape research puts your organization into context at the local or national level by studying peer organizations and recent or historical trends.  

    Our reports give you critical insights to help you strategize and innovate.

  • Stakeholder surveys—especially of a variety of constituent groups—enable the solicitation of a higher number of voices to be represented in perception data that helps you make data-informed decisions.

  • Whether exploring your current area, or considering expansion somewhere new, our geo-mapping research—featuring the PolicyMap platform—can provide you with easy-to-read maps and data tables that offer insight into the demographic, socio-economic, and geographic trends to make informed decisions.

  • Bloom brings our decades of experience in working with the preK-12 education and human-centered nonprofit sectors to our research analysis. We understand the context in which you operate and bring our strategic and critical thinking to every research output we produce. Our analysis finds a balance between detail and summary—we empower you with information, while also giving you the benefit of our experience and insight.

"We thoroughly enjoyed our experience working with Bloom Planning as a part of our market study and recruitment strategy project.

At the end of the process, we received a robust and accessible research report that included a helpful set of recommendations that we are now successfully implementing."

- Executive Director, Methodist Services

Let’s talk!

Tell us about your needs and Bloom can advise on the best approach to fit your organization, your timeline, and your budget.

Client names have been withheld to respect confidentiality, but client references are always available upon request.

Research Project Spotlights

“Over a two-year period, Bloom's team provided us with vital and expert on-the-ground support that resulted in a successful application for our network to open a charter school in Philadelphia. Ingrid and her team were incredible project managers, partners, and experts.”

-CEO, Hebrew Public Charter Schools for Global Citizens

Stakeholder Interviews & Surveys

Coalition-Building Nonprofit

Bloom worked with a neighborhood-based nonprofit to prepare for a convening of their community partners and collaboratively set strategic goals. In preparation, Bloom interviewed key stakeholders, conducted a survey of their local school community, and compiled the results into a synthesized report for the group to incorporate into their brainstorming, decision-making, and prioritization. Conducting this work in advance of the convening incorporated a wider diversity of voices into the conversation and ensured the people directly impacted by this work were included in the planning process.

Feasibility Study

A charter operator based in New York City wanted to expand its footprint into Philadelphia. They partnered with Bloom to conduct a feasibility study to get the lay of the land in a new area and understand considerations for the potential impact and challenges of pursuing a new charter application in Pennsylvania. Bloom conducted demographic, geographic, political, and community outreach due diligence, and facilitated the CMO’s leadership team through an analysis and decision-making process. Bloom is proud to say the study resulted in the creation and submission of a successful charter application, with the new school opening its doors just two years later.

Expanding Charter Operator

Landscape Research

Growing Early Childhood Center

Through grant funding from Public Health Management Corporation, Bloom partnered with a highly-rated early childhood education provider to bolster student and staff recruitment for its newly expanded center. Bloom worked with the organization to gather the necessary stakeholder input to create a robust market study and recruitment strategy to anticipate prospective demographics. The analysis included core recommendations related to staffing, location, affordability, communications, and partnerships to strengthen the center’s ability to handle anticipated growth and ensure sustainability.