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Nonprofit Public Relations

PR That Amplifies Nonprofit Impact

Strategic communications for organizations doing good—helping nonprofits build visibility, engage donors, and advance their missions.

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Mission

Driven Approach

Impact

Storytelling

Donor

Engagement

Grant

Communications

Why Choose AMW for Nonprofit PR

Nonprofits compete for attention, donations, and support in an increasingly crowded landscape. Strategic PR helps mission-driven organizations break through, building the visibility and credibility that drives donations, grants, volunteers, and policy influence. Yet most nonprofits lack dedicated communications resources.

AMW brings professional PR capabilities to the nonprofit sector. We understand the unique dynamics of cause communications—storytelling that inspires without exploiting, messaging that builds urgency without desperation, and strategies that balance earned media with donor relations and advocacy.

From local community organizations to national foundations, we help nonprofits tell stories that move people to action and build the lasting visibility that sustains missions over time.

Challenges

Competing for attention and donations in a crowded nonprofit landscape
Telling impact stories without exploiting beneficiaries
Building donor confidence and demonstrating accountability
Generating earned media with limited communications budgets
Navigating advocacy and policy communications appropriately
Sustaining visibility between major campaigns and moments

Our Solutions

Impact storytelling that inspires without exploitation
Donor communications that build confidence and loyalty
Grant announcement and partnership campaign support
Advocacy communications that advance policy goals
Crisis communications for nonprofit-specific challenges
Annual report and transparency communications

Nonprofit PR Services

Specialized public relations solutions tailored for your industry

Impact Communications

Storytelling that brings mission and impact to life for donors, media, and the public.

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Donor Relations PR

Communications that build donor confidence, loyalty, and increased giving.

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Grant Announcements

PR campaigns for major grants, partnerships, and institutional support.

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Advocacy Communications

Strategic messaging to advance policy goals and mobilize supporters.

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Crisis Communications

Response protocols for nonprofit-specific challenges and controversies.

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Leadership Positioning

Thought leadership for executive directors and nonprofit leaders.

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Why Work With AMW

Amplify impact through strategic media coverage

Build donor confidence with professional communications

Attract grants and partnerships with visibility

Advance mission through earned media influence

Our Process

A proven approach to delivering exceptional nonprofit pr results

Mission Alignment

Understand your mission, theory of change, and communications goals to ensure PR strategy advances your cause.

Story Development

Identify compelling impact stories and develop ethical storytelling approaches that respect beneficiaries.

Media Strategy

Map publications and journalists covering your issue areas and build relationships for ongoing coverage.

Campaign Execution

Execute PR around major moments: giving campaigns, grant announcements, impact milestones, and advocacy efforts.

Impact Reporting

Demonstrate communications value to board and donors through metrics that matter to mission success.

Mission Alignment

Understand your mission, theory of change, and communications goals to ensure PR strategy advances your cause.

Story Development

Identify compelling impact stories and develop ethical storytelling approaches that respect beneficiaries.

Media Strategy

Map publications and journalists covering your issue areas and build relationships for ongoing coverage.

Campaign Execution

Execute PR around major moments: giving campaigns, grant announcements, impact milestones, and advocacy efforts.

Impact Reporting

Demonstrate communications value to board and donors through metrics that matter to mission success.

Who We Work With

Our nonprofit pr expertise serves a wide range of clients

Community and social service nonprofits Foundations and grantmaking organizations Health and medical research nonprofits Environmental and conservation organizations Education and youth development nonprofits Social enterprises and B Corps

"AMW helped us tell our story in ways that moved donors to action. Our major gifts increased significantly after their PR campaign established our credibility."

Executive Director , National Nonprofit Organization

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does PR help nonprofits with fundraising?

Media coverage builds the visibility and credibility that influences donor decisions. Coverage in trusted publications validates your organization for major donors and demonstrates impact to foundations considering grants.

How do you tell impact stories ethically?

We develop storytelling guidelines that center beneficiary dignity and agency. Impact stories should inspire support without exploiting the people nonprofits serve. We help clients find the right balance.

Do you work with nonprofits on advocacy communications?

Yes, we support policy advocacy with strategic communications while respecting legal limitations on lobbying. We help organizations amplify their voice on issues central to their mission.

What publications cover nonprofit news?

We target nonprofit trade publications (Chronicle of Philanthropy, NonProfit PRO), publications covering specific issue areas, local news outlets, and mainstream media for major stories.

Can you help with crisis communications for nonprofits?

Yes, we develop crisis protocols for nonprofit-specific challenges including financial controversies, leadership issues, and mission-related crises. Protecting donor trust is paramount in nonprofit crisis response.

How do you measure nonprofit PR success?

We track media coverage, but also downstream metrics that matter to missions: donor inquiries, volunteer sign-ups, advocacy participation, and correlation with giving. We help demonstrate communications ROI to boards.

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