We’ve helped organizations to… ...garner support in a hurry. A 55-year old nonprofit was facing a crisis: it needed to raise $300,000 quickly or close its doors.  We set communication strategy and implemented the tactics: talking points, press releases, solicitation letters, newsletter appeals, and more. Twelve weeks later, the agency had exceeded its goal and increased its funding base by 800 percent. ...set the record straight and keep moving forward. A corporate client was planning a reorganization that would result in layoffs and operational changes. We developed a communication plan and wrote memos, talking points, and Q&A’s that enabled management to reassure and motivate employees, convey practical information, and demonstrate the company’s long-term strategy. By communicating proactively and clearly, the company was able to reassure employees, head off potentially damaging speculation, and remain productive during the transition period. ...leverage past accomplishments for ongoing success. After the highly successful longtime leader of a nonprofit organization retired, we helped the new executive director to put her own vision into play. We enhanced the organization’s visibility among new potential supporters by refreshing its annual campaign and increasing publicity and outreach for its biggest yearly fundraiser. Despite a poor economic climate, both activities raised more money than in the prior year! ...get a round tuit (or more than one)! Many of our clients want to develop new programs or undertake special projects but are overwhelmed with the pressures of day-to-day operations. We provide a fresh perspective and planning expertise, as well as take on ongoing tasks so our clients can focus on the new initiatives. With our assistance, clients have made major strides, such as propose a new university relations program, recruit and hire key senior staff and launch a new matching gifts program. ...maintain the lead. After successfully heading off a crisis, a nonprofit client needed to keep up its visibility to sustain the ground it had gained during its intensive outreach campaign. We developed and implemented a strategic communication plan, which resulted in a lasting increase in the organization’s community visibility and higher usage of its programs. …nab the pole position! A client wanted his agency to be the premier education nonprofit in his community—the one donors and supporters thought of first. We developed and implemented a low-cost comprehensive communication and outreach plan for the organization. In less than a year, the executive director won a highly visible award from the city for his work with the nonprofit, and two influential community organizations selected the agency as the beneficiary for their big annual fundraising events. "I’ve worked with Theresa and Dyan for several years on a variety of projects, and they have always done an excellent job! Their writing is concise and readable, and they are adept at helping me set the tone that is appropriate in the sometimes sensitive situations that I come across. Theresa and Dyan are also skilled at seeing the big picture, and conscientious about pointing out areas that I may have overlooked. Their experience and expertise shows! Our working relationship has developed to the point where I just send them emails on what I need communicated, and I get a nice piece—either announcement, letter, or press release. It's nice to be able to work with someone who really knows my needs and can deliver!" -Christy Mar Human Resources Manager A&D