BUILDING AGENCY TO AFFECT_

Purpose-driven work deserves an intentional engagement strategy

PARTNERS

Ward & Co has established client relationships with organizations in human and social services, education, community healthcare and more. Current and recent engagements include:

This multi-year partnership has focused on rebuilding and renewing engagement with committed supporters, while growing awareness and recognition of the organization’s vital role as a trusted leader in homelessness outreach and prevention for more than 40 years.

GALA BRANDING & PLANNING OVERSIGHT • END-OF-YEAR APPEALS • MESSAGING DEVELOPMENT & DONOR COMMUNICATIONS • WEBSITE • GRANT WRITING

Bringing together more than 350 school leaders, staff, board members and strategic partners each year, the Cristo Rey Network Annual Meeting is a four day event consisting of best practice sharing, networking, collaborative problem-solving and professional learning.

ATTENDEE COMMUNICATION & REGISTRATION SYSTEMS • RFP & PARTNER MANAGEMENT • EVENT WEBSITE & MEETING APP DESIGN • TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION • PROGRAM & INTERNAL PLANNING SUPPORT • LOGISTICAL & ONSITE EXPERIENCE OVERSIGHT

This engagement has focused on assessing the agency’s development and communications programs to identify and recommend viable solutions, strategies and systems that will support capacity-building efforts - while highlighting Legal Aid Society’s longevity, deep commitment to service, and outstanding reputation in the legal community.

BACKGROUND & ASSESSMENT • MISSION & VALUES • FUNDRAISING & COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY + IMPLEMENTATION PLAN • ANNUAL REPORT & EXTERNAL FACING MATERIALS DESIGN

As the organization - a federally qualified healthcare and supportive service provider rooted in Chicagoland’s diverse communities - approached its 30th anniversary, they identified a need to reposition themselves in their markeplace with a visual and verbal identity that was more representative of their longevity and impact.

NAME, TAGLINE & BRAND MESSAGING PLATFORM • WEBSITE CONTENT DEVELOPMENT & COPYWRITING • CROSS-CHANNEL MARKETING CAMPAIGNS • PROJECT PLANS & IMPLEMENTATION

*Visual Identity & Design Systems by Medley Project’s Creative Director

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PROJECTS

  • CLIENT/PROJECT: American Medical Association - 175th Anniversary

  • CLIENT: An established Chicago Charter School Network

  • CLIENTS

    •A teacher leadership development network

    •Start-up online digital mentorship academy

Ward & Co also partners with larger agencies on project-based work.