Here are a few of our favorite collaborators. We call on them when a project’s size and scope dictates a bigger team or specialization around issues, tactics and technology.

Claxon

Nonprofit Marketing & Communications

Claxon is a company on a mission to help nonprofits market their missions with confidence. Claxon is headed by Erica Mills. Mills has helped all sorts of organizations find effective words and ways to inspire people to take action. From small, one-person shops all the way up to the largest foundation on the planet, Mills has worked with them all. Visit them online >>

Eos Strategic

Research & Strategic Planning

Eos Strategic was founded by Terry Surguine and Marissa Jade Kaiser. They specialize in gathering and analyzing information to produce creative communications and marketing strategies. Using surveys, focus groups, interviews and observation to develop an objective view of their client’s current situation they create the strategies and tactics to help them reach their goals. Eos focuses on clients in education while working with a range of organizations. Visit them online >>

Fuse IQ

Drupal Development & Technical Strategy

Fuse IQ was founded in the Spring of 2001 with the goal of providing web design and development services to the nonprofit community. They specialize in using open-source technologies to build communities, online fundraising tools, donor and volunteer management tools, custom database driven web applications and more. Visit them online >>

Mixtape Communications

Social Media Strategy

Mixtape Communications blends the most effective communication practices with emerging trends and technology for nonprofits, foundations and companies doing good. They will help you engage your supporters in new ways that increase your funding and your impact. Whether you need to get up to speed on social media or figure out how to transition from print to email, they can help. Visit them online >>

Niedermeier Design

Identity Design

Niedermeier Design is a boutique graphic design firm delivering the talent and expertise of a big name agency packed into a friendly and approachable creative partnership. Working closely with their clients, they strive to create brands that work from the inside out, expressing an authentic vision of who they are, what they stand for, and where they’re going. Visit them online>>

Northwest Media Allies

Media Relations

From media relations to crisis communications, messaging to issue advocacy, Northwest Media Allies guides their clients to bigger results and better outcomes. They guard the brand. They build a message that weathers the storm and resonates for those who need to hear it. Visit them online >>

Upwards Technologies

WordPress Development / Technical Support

Upwards Technologies was established in 2005 with a goal of providing small business and nonprofits with information technology solutions. Founded by Ben Krokower, a 5 year alumnus of Microsoft, Upwards Technologies aims to provide its clients with the very best solution with a keen eye towards each client’s unique business needs. Visit them online >>