Insights

Is your branding and messaging as compelling as your mission? The work your nonprofit does day in and day out is crucial to the communities and lives that you change. But being devoted to your cause means that some things inevitably get sidelined. We know from our work with nonprofit leaders that when your work…

We believe that nonprofit organizations drive hope and positive change in our world. Especially for organizations working with people in urban communities and developing countries, their missions are fueled by passion and the unwavering desire to make a difference in their communities. However, even with the noblest intentions, many nonprofits struggle to connect deeply with…

One of the many joys of creating brand strategies for the social impact organizations we work with is getting to know the heroes of their stories — the people they serve. It is a privilege to share incredible stories of strength and resilience. When creating content for organizations, there’s a principle we use to anchor…

In January, we (Bill and Todd) merged our consulting businesses and launched the new Liminal Creative. The last 12 months have been a wild ride. We have served incredible clients by coming alongside them in their rebranding, website redesign, naming, key messaging, annual reports, copywriting, graphic design, storytelling, communications, and fundraising strategies. We have grown…

Another common expression here at Liminal Creative is, “Own the complexity, pass on clarity.” Nonprofit organizations are doing some of the most complex work in the world. These organizations are working every day to offer solutions to the world’s most challenging problems — issues like extreme poverty, hunger, systemic racism, trauma, human trafficking, and violence.…

“It works just well enough to make you think you should keep on doing it?” This is a constant refrain here at Liminal Creative. We often create habits, routines, and processes that work just well enough to make us think we should keep on doing them. We continue doing these things… Because they are comfortable.…

In certain circles, those who are involved in communications have had the idea that “context is king” ingrained in their minds. The phrase conveys the importance of making sure that we understand and make clear to others what the context is when attempting to get our thoughts and ideas across.  We still believe that context…

“We don’t want to ask for help when people are hurting so badly.” In 2020, as the pandemic’s effect on the economy started unfolding, nonprofits questioned their future. What was going to happen with the economy? Would people still give during a global crisis? Would current donors start giving to other immediate needs affected by…

Congratulations! You made it through what is most likely the most lively time of year for your organization — the year-end fundraising season! Whether you exceeded your goal or fell just short, we are sure you did a great job telling your story, connecting with donors, and making appeals that helped to move your mission…