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Bringing your vision to life

We help take your communication and advocacy to the next level so your issue takes off.

A strong, clear message can change the world

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  • Start with strategy

    We help partners set specific and measurable objectives so their communication and advocacy efforts get results.

  • Find the right audience

    We help partners identify the people they need to reach and what they care about so audiences join their cause.

  • Motivate action

    We help partners craft messages that inspire, make people feel something and spur them to act.

Here’s how we work

Smart strategists dedicated to helping you do good — better.

No two projects are the same — and we like it that way. We tailor our approach to your needs based on the latest in social science research, digital trends and cultural touchstones.

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  • 01

    Start strong

    We’ll kick off our partnership by mapping out our work together, clarifying your priorities and goals, and setting expectations.

  • 02

    Get grounded

    Every partner comes to us with a goal. We combine data analysis, audience research and more to identify the barriers standing in your way and opportunities we can leverage. Whether it’s messaging, branding or something in between, we drill down to glean insights and make recommendations for how to move forward.

  • 03

    Propose a plan

    There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to strategic communication and advocacy. What worked for an education reform campaign won’t work for an initiative to end child malnutrition. That’s why we create a tailored strategy for your team to get the results you need.

  • 04

    Execute with excellence

    We don’t just talk a good game (although we are professional communicators). We get the job done. From navigating the ins and outs of digital strategy to managing rapid response communication, we put our decades of experience to work for you.

What we do best

  • Strategy is our bread and butter. We turn your organizational goals into strategic plans that influence and motivate your audiences. We put strategy at the forefront so you know every tactic connects back to your goals. With us, your organization leads conversations and drives change where it matters most.

    View the Kettering Foundation Case Study

  • From shifting narratives on marriage equality to stop and frisk, we bring decades of expertise to use words that move people. To cut through the noise, we write messaging that sticks, craft stories that inspire and build narratives that reshape.

    View the Hopelab Case Study

  • Big movements need an even bigger presence online. From content creation to platform leveraging, we design digital strategies that engage audiences, drive action and deliver measurable results across social media, websites and digital channels.

    View the SPLC Case Study

  • Our team comes from all walks of life and has built coalitions of partners — both big and small. Whether you need Spitfire to be a direct representative or a voice of support, we help cultivate networks that build momentum.

    View the ACLU Case Study

  • Your brand is your story, and we help you tell it boldly. It’s bigger than logos and colors. From aligning visual concepts to defining messaging guidelines, we create brand identities that send the right signals and position your organization to make its mark.

    View the Nature Forward Case Study

  • Internal fallout? Negative press? Oppositional pressure? Emergency congressional testimony? We have seen and helped mitigate internal and external crises to ensure our clients take the time to strategically assess the risks and rewards and identify key messages that help weather the storm.

  • Mis- and disinformation has become the leading issue and crisis amplifier of our time. Clients look to Spitfire to build capacity, create a communication strategy and develop messaging to counter, diffuse and defeat mis- and disinformation.

    View the Leadership Conference case study

  • The media landscape is changing. Whether your team is drafting an op-ed, building a media list or pitching reporters, Spitfire is the partner with the know-how and savvy to plan for and land meaningful coverage that moves the needle.

    View the Housing California Case Study

  • Campaigns create moments for change, and Spitfires have the expertise across issue areas to spark action, influence policy decisions and sustain momentum. We work with you to set measurable goals, frame clear messages and mobilize the right audiences with tailored campaign strategies.

    View the Dove Case Study

  • Training is at the core of why we were founded. Each program is carefully and specifically designed to build lasting capacity for nonprofits and foundations seeking to make real change in their communities.

    View The Gates Foundation Case Study

The proof is in the pudding

We’re creative problem solvers who get results.

We know there are a lot of firms to choose from nowadays. What’s our secret sauce? We’re dedicated to our partners and the vision they have for the future. We don’t wait around for change. If something needs doing, we make it happen.

  • 15+

    Years of partnership with our oldest client

    Spitfire builds trusting and long-lasting relationships with our partners.

  • 45+

    Social issues our team has expertise in

    Spitfires come to the work with expertise in issues from education to criminal legal reform to climate change to affordable housing and many more.

  • 100%

    Committed to your success

    As your partner, we stand shoulder to shoulder with you to get the job done. Rain or shine, we’ve got your back.

Ready to get started?

We want to make the world more just for all of us — and we work with partners who do too.

Maybe you’re looking to hold police more accountable, promote public interest technology, end gun violence or create more clean energy jobs. Hit us up and let’s see how we can work together to get it done.

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