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Communications, Storytelling, & Fundraising

Clear, credible, and compelling messaging is essential to every part of your work – from mobilizing donors to navigating crises to building trust with your internal team. We help organizations shape a public voice that reflects who they are, strengthens relationships, and supports long-term fundraising and engagement.

“Give light and people will find the way.”

Ella Baker

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What We Offer

  • Craft clear, consistent messages that reflect your organization’s voice, values, and strategic goals.

  • Clarify your identity and create alignment across communications, design, and culture.

  • Strengthen donor relationships, develop strategic fundraising messaging, and build durable revenue streams.

  • Design and implement communications efforts that raise visibility, inspire action, and support fundraising goals.

  • Communicate effectively during moments of uncertainty or public scrutiny to preserve trust and credibility.

  • Align your team with clear internal messaging that supports culture and cohesion.

Public Affairs Resources

Don’t Wait for a Crisis to Build Your Communications Plan
Don’t Wait for a Crisis to Build Your Communications Plan

Emergencies are inevitable in schools — but the fallout can be minimized with thoughtful, timely communication.

The strongest leaders know that crisis response is about more than logistics. In moments of uncertainty, people are looking for clarity, reassurance, transparency, and trust.

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The 90-Second Message: A Tool for Clear, Confident Storytelling
The 90-Second Message: A Tool for Clear, Confident Storytelling

A strong message isn’t about communicating everything, it’s about being clear and succinct.

Most leaders say too much before they say the thing that really matters, which distracts their audience from the main takeaway. The 90-Second Message gives you a simple way to focus your communication.

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Introducing Fundraising Foundations
Introducing Fundraising Foundations

Join us for a professional learning cohort for new & aspiring development professionals in education.

Fundraising Foundations is an immersive professional development program designed for education-focused organizations looking to grow their own fundraising capacity. Over the course of 8 months, participants gain core fundraising knowledge and skills, personalized coaching, and peer support to confidently take on development leadership.

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Guide AI with Intention
Guide AI with Intention

I often hear from leaders that they don’t know when to use AI. And when they do use it, they aren’t getting the most out of it.

This helpful guide will help you stay in command – and get what you actually need from AI.

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Finding Your Voice: A Practical Tool for Schools to Define Their Brand Personality
Finding Your Voice: A Practical Tool for Schools to Define Their Brand Personality

A strong public affairs and communications strategy starts with a clear sense of who you are—your organizational identity. How do you balance your mission, values, and goals with the diverse needs and interests of your students, families, staff, and community partners?

The answer lies in defining your voice—and we’ve created a tool to help.

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