Marketing & Communications Support for Non-profit Organizations

Help your mission get seen, understood & supported

Your work matters. The challenge is that even the strongest programs can stay invisible when your messaging is unclear, inconsistent, or simply hard to keep up with. Carolyn Carleton Consulting provides practical, high-quality marketing and communications support so your non-profit can build trust, increase engagement, and grow community support without burning out your staff or volunteers.

What you will receive

Capacity building for your team

Coaching and training for staff or volunteers who handle communications
Tool recommendations to simplify workflow (content calendars, approvals, scheduling)
A lightweight communications plan that matches your capacity

Marketing systems & content creation

Social media content planning (themes, calendars, post prompts)
Campaign support for events, fundraising, and awareness months
Website page copywriting (program pages, donation pages, volunteer pages)
Templates your team can reuse (posts, emails, posters, one-pagers)

Communications that build trust

Community updates, impact stories, newsletters, and media releases
Stakeholder communications (donors, sponsors, partners, members)
Board-ready messaging support for campaigns and announcements
Plain-language editing and refinement for clarity and professionalism

Strategy and messaging clarity

Mission, values, and impact messaging (clear, confident, donor-friendly)
Key message framework for staff, Board, and volunteers
Brand voice and tone guidelines (so you sound like you everywhere)
Audience clarity: who you are speaking to and what they need to hear

Who this is for

This service is designed for non-profit organizations that want to:

Strengthen public awareness and community credibility
Improve donor, sponsor, and stakeholder communication
Increase event attendance, volunteer engagement, and program participation
Create consistent messaging across your website, social media, and email
Build a simple marketing system your team can actually maintain

Outcomes you can expect

Clearer messaging that is easier for your community to repeat and share
Stronger engagement from donors, sponsors, volunteers, and participants
Better consistency across platforms
Less stress and last-minute scrambling
Communications that reflect the quality and importance of your work

Why work with Carolyn Carleton Consulting?

Carolyn brings a practical, organized approach that blends strategy with hands-on implementation. You will gain a partner who understands non-profit realities, respects limited capacity, and helps you communicate with clarity, professionalism, and heart.

Ready to strengthen your communications?

If you are ready for marketing support that is realistic, supportive, and results-focused, let us talk.

Non-profit Marketing & Communications Intake Form

Marketing & Communications Packages

Clear, supportive, and designed for non-profit realities

Our Services

Communications Reset
Best for organizations that need clarity before moving forward Ideal when: Your messaging feels scattered, outdated, or unclear, and you need a strong foundation. Includes: Mission, values, and impact messaging refinement Audience clarity and key messages Website content recommendations (what to fix, update, or simplify) One revised core page (About, Programs, or Donate) Brand voice and tone guidelines 60–90 minute strategy session Summary document with clear next steps. Timeline: 4–6 weeks
Campaign & Content Support
Ideal when: You have a specific goal, deadline, or campaign and need clear, professional communications. Includes: Campaign messaging and promotional plan One campaign landing page or web update Email copy (up to 2 emails) Social media content (up to 8 posts) Media release or stakeholder announcement Simple campaign timeline and checklist Timeline: 4–8 weeks
Monthly Marketing Partner
Best for organizations seeking consistent, ongoing support Ideal when: You want a trusted partner to help plan, write, and organize communications month after month. Includes (monthly): Monthly planning and check-in meeting Content calendar and messaging themes Social media captions or newsletter writing Website updates or campaign support Advisory support for leadership or Board communications Quarterly review and recommendations Minimum commitment: 3 months

How pricing works

All packages are customized based on scope, timelines, and organizational capacity. Proposals are clear, transparent, and aligned with your goals and budget.

Next Step

Complete the intake form and you will receive a personalized recommendation outlining the best package, timeline, and next steps for your organization.