What we’re thinking

Thoughtful writing about clarity, communication, and momentum

Our essays explore the real communication challenges organizations face — from internal confusion and shifting priorities to sponsorship strategy, accessibility, and trust. These ideas reflect how we work with clients every day.

If communications feel harder than they should, start here.

Some pieces are practical frameworks. Others are reflections drawn from client work. Start with what matches the challenge you’re facing now.

Getting clear on priorities

The 4 Rs of nonprofit marketing goals

Building systems that last

Create an internal communication plan

Preparing for growth, funding, or change

Before you ask for sponsorship, build a strategy

“We served 400 people last year.” Okay, but how?
OPTICC, NPOs Kelly Carnahan OPTICC, NPOs Kelly Carnahan

“We served 400 people last year.” Okay, but how?

When an organization’s Credibility layer is weak, the writer is left trying to sound convincing when what they really need is something solid to point to. This post looks at what Credibility actually means in the OPTIC² model — and why having numbers is not the same thing as having evidence.

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If this thinking resonates

Many of our clients start by reading one or two essays and recognizing a challenge they’ve been circling for a while. If you’d like help applying this thinking to your organization, we’d be glad to talk.