Strategic Communications for Mission-Driven Initiatives
Transforming Complex Narratives Into Action
You're doing important work: life-changing research, problem-solving technology, initiatives that serve communities. But if people can't understand it, they can't support it, fund it, or benefit from it.
Brass Communications transforms technical information into accessible stories - without sacrificing integrity or creativity.
We're strategic communications partners for organizations where getting it right matters, including environmental projects, research centers, and mission-driven organizations.
Senior consultants. Superior results.
A clear path to the quality and nuance your work requires.
Brass operates differently by design. We skip agency bloat, assembling senior teams tailored to your project's specific requirements, combining strategic communications leadership with specialized expertise. That means you get access to senior-level expertise, high-impact execution, and targeted strategy that adapts in real time — without the overhead of a traditional firm.
Whether you’re launching a new product, clarifying your positioning, navigating a
high-stakes merger, or simply ready to stop spinning your wheels, we bring structure, clarity, and results to your next chapter.
Our Approach
What
We Do
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Stakeholder mapping and audience analysis, message architecture development, communications strategy aligned with project phases and institutional requirements, campaign development, crisis preparedness and risk communication protocols.
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Brand positioning and messaging frameworks, visual identity coordination, brand guidelines development, institutional brand alignment.
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Technical report writing and research translation for policy audiences, blog articles and feature stories, infographics and data visualization, email newsletters and communications materials.
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Press materials and media kits, spokesperson preparation and message training, journalist relationship building, proactive pitching and reactive media response, broadcast and print coordination.
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Website messaging and content strategy, email program design and implementation, audience segmentation and engagement optimization, digital performance tracking.
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Social media strategy and management, platform-specific content development, community engagement, performance analysis and refinement.
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Stakeholder coordination and alignment, data collection and reporting systems, visualization dashboard development, quality assurance and program evaluation, grant deliverable integration.
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Legislative briefings and policy communications, navigation of academic institutional processes, coordination with university communications and government relations, sponsored research requirements alignment.
At Brass Communications, we operate on a bespoke model focused on custom solutions, where each engagement is tailored to the specific needs of our clients. Whether you require comprehensive strategic support across all functions or focused expertise in select areas, we build the right team and approach for your project.
Most engagements range from $75,000 to $250,000 annually depending on project scope, deliverable requirements, stakeholder complexity, and team composition. Brass Communications typically works on fixed-fee contracts with clearly defined scope, deliverables, and timeline.