Intent is a full-service creative and strategic communications agency that works with organizations that improve our societies.
Services
Our services are fully integrated to deliver award-winning projects that get results. We offer our not-for-profit clients the following services:
Communications and Marketing
- Annual and impact reports
- Campaigns
- Communications dashboards
- Copywriting
- Custom content creation
- Fundraising
- Graphic Design
- Marketing strategies
- Photography
- Videography
Integrated Campaigns
- Advertising Campaigns
- Campaign Planning
- Creative Development
- Digital, social, and experiential
- Measurement and reporting
- Media planning
- Print, TV, radio, and out of home
- Production services
- Public and media relations
Branding
- Brand design
- Brand development
- Brand launch planning and implementation
- Brand strategy
- Logo and visual identity design
- Naming and taglines
Digital Design and Websites
- Accessibility
- Interactive reports
- Motion graphics
- Social media
- User experience design
- Websites
- WordPress development
Strategic Consulting & Planning
- Board and leadership management
- Brand and communications audits
- Communications and marketing plans
- Community/public facilitation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic planning
- Strategy and communications measurement and evaluation
“Aqueduct Foundation has greatly benefited from Intent’s thoughtful and efficient communications support. Their understanding of the charitable sector ensures that our mission and stories resonate with donors and stakeholders. Intent is more than just a service provider—they’re a true partner in helping us achieve meaningful charitable impact.”
Sectors we serve
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Healthcare and Public Health
We help healthcare and public health organizations communicate clearly while focusing on patient care. Whether it’s promoting wellness, navigating complex systems, or responding to urgent issues, we support teams in reaching the people who matter most — with messages that are accessible, inclusive, and simple to understand.
We translate clinical and policy language into plain, meaningful communication. From public campaigns to service awareness and crisis response, we help health leaders connect with their communities and make a difference to people’s healthcare experiences.
Check out our work with Women’s College Hospital Foundation
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Community and Social Services
We work with organizations that support people—from housing and food security to mental health and newcomer services. We understand the seriousness and urgency behind this work, and we bring utmost care to every message we help shape.
Whether launching a new program, engaging stakeholders, or advocating for change, we help social impact teams tell their stories with clarity, empathy, and purpose.
Check out our work with Feed Ontario
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Government
We support government agencies and public institutions in communicating with transparency and respect. From public awareness campaigns to community engagement, we help teams share information that’s clear, accessible, and built on shared respect.
We simplify complex policies, design tools that inform and include, and create content that resonates with diverse audiences—always with stakeholders in mind.
Check out our work with the Ontario Public Service
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Education
We work with education-focused organizations to make complex ideas easier to understand and act on. Whether supporting school systems, post-secondary institutions, or community learning programs, we help teams connect meaningfully with students, families, educators, and communities.
Our work includes strategy, storytelling, and design—all grounded in listening and a deep belief in the power of education.
Check out our work with the Loran Scholars Foundation
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International Development
We partner with organizations working for equity, resilience, and opportunity around the world. From global health and education to climate and humanitarian work, we help teams communicate across cultures, languages, and borders.
We support mission-driven organizations in sharing impact, building trust, and engaging communities—always with respect for local voices and lived experience.
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Environment and Sustainability
We help organizations working on climate, conservation, and sustainability communicate with urgency and hope. Whether it’s clean energy, food systems, or environmental justice, we support teams in turning science into stories and data into action.
Our work helps partners engage communities, influence policy, and inspire change—with messages that are clear, inclusive, and focused upon impact.
Check out our work for Oakridges Moraine Groundwater Project
“Intent helped guide SCPL through a smooth and insightful strategic planning process. Their expertise and ability to facilitate meaningful discussions helped us align our goals and create a clear and actionable plan.”
