Public Policy & Nonprofit:
We listen, care, and act. Emphasis on act.
We have a passion for working with small, independent nonprofit organizations, local chapters of national organizations, and multi-million-dollar service organizations. From homelessness, mental health issues, community development projects and everything in between, we do what we can to help in our community and beyond.
If you’re non-profit, you can profit from our expertise.
TEAM NEO
How do you promote all 18 counties in NE Ohio under one umbrella brand? Yeah, we solved that.
NAMS
When a topic goes from being taboo to 10 billion impressions a year, that’s more than an answer. That’s an incredible solve.
DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE
Not many people were living in downtown Cleveland. In a few short years, with our help, there will be close to 30K. We love to solve the biggest challenges.
Approach & Perspective
Approach & Perspective
Non-profits are change makers. They bridge the gap between the public and private sectors for investment, service delivery and advocacy. They are a strong and persistent voice on critical and timely issues. The services they provide have the power to change lives and shape communities. And they do this work in a competitive environment for financial support, stretching precious budget dollars to reach multiple audiences – clients, partners, funders, public officials and more. We understand these demands and how to message, market and deliver opportunities upon which nonprofits can act.
Trends Impacting the Industry
Responding Inside and Out to Calls for Social Justice, Equity, Inclusion
The past year has brought an increased focus on racial and social justice in communities around the world, and nonprofits are responding by enhancing service and advocacy, or with pledges of support and commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion. But, like most organizations, including for-profit companies and public agencies, many nonprofits don’t yet meet the diversity goals they strive to attain. Charting a course towards equity and communicating it with internal and external audiences will be a priority for many boards and leadership teams for the foreseeable future.
Supporting the Cause…Beyond Delivering Service, Funding
Increasingly, board members are being called upon to actively support their nonprofits’ missions by becoming more involved, more vocal, and more visible. Active participation in advocacy can provide much needed support for fundraising, public awareness, and public policy changes. Figuring out the right path for your board to become vocal advocates requires planning, messaging, and opportunities for them to connect with key audiences.
Moving from Crisis to Sustainability
COVID-19 has put increased pressures on nonprofit budgets and service delivery. For some, it has been a boon to fundraising – particularly those nonprofits that are working on the front lines of the pandemic. But for every nonprofit, how they work, raise money, recruit, and deploy volunteers and interact with clients and partners is forever changed. Navigating what comes next will require organizations to innovate, adapt and build a plan for a sustainable future. How well these changes and opportunities for adaptation are communicated – internally and externally – will be key to many nonprofits’ success.