Susan Ives Communications | Strategic Communications for Social Change

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Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Marin

National Community Development Institute (NCDI)

NCDI provides technical assistance to low-income communities of color. Its mission is to build capacity for social change in a culturally based way. Susan Ives Communications provided communications consulting and training for grassroots groups.

The Campaign for Affordable Housing (TCHA)

Susan Ives Communications interviewed affordable housing groups nationwide about how to defuse opposition to affordable housing. We produced in a series of case studies describing best practices for overcoming misconceptions about affordable housing, along with an online media kit and talking points for communities working to provide a range of housing options.

Pie Ranch

YMCA, California Central Coast

Susan Ives Communications developed a communications plan to promote the opening of YMCA fitness clubs and build support in the community among potential donors and members. Attendance at the grand openings of the new facilities exceeded goals.

"Thanks for the excellent job you did on our communications plan. You really captured what we needed and made very good recommendations. I always enjoyed our meetings—they were interesting, productive and fun. I am pleased with the end product and one of the things I like best about the plan is that it feels manageable. We will not be able to do everything, but we will be able to implement many recommendations, and I believe they will result in achieving our goal. Thank you so much for your good work on this project."

Sharon L. Gish, President and CEO, YMCA, Central Coast