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Let us help you grow your online presence

and unapologetically communicate about racial equity and social justice

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Social Entrepreneurs & Justice Leaders...

Let us help you grow your online presence

and unapologetically communicate about racial equity and social justice

Book your discovery call today

In an increasingly crowded online world, how can valuable social justice voices cut through the noise?

For social entrepreneurs and leaders, success online is about so much more than Google search rankings and social media reach. It’s about deep engagement: changing people’s minds, hearts, and lives.

Community Symbol believes that the best way for you and your organization to make a difference in the world is by speaking up about your values. Your perspective on social justice issues matters and deserves to be heard.

When you partner with Community Symbol, your messages will effectively reach your target audiences. We’ll focus on the marketing tactics so you can focus on what you do best: leading toward a brighter future. Let us help you make your voice heard—unapologetically—and drive meaningful change together.

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How Social Impact Marketing Can Help Your Organization

Great, so how can social impact marketing help my organization?

When you work with Community Symbol, you’ll get:

A dedicated digital communications manager to help you communicate boldly and effectively online about justice, diversity, equity and inclusion

The expertise and support of a team that understands how to center people of color in your communications

A communications plan outlining how to tell your social enterprise’s story and connect your message with the right audiences

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Our Approach to Social Impact Marketing

Our approach to social impact marketing

Your perspective is one-of-a-kind. Your communications strategy should be, too. We’ll work with you to develop a deep understanding of your goals and mission, then apply our proven social justice-focused digital communications framework to amplify your voice. Our strategy will allow you to own your narrative and advance racial equity and social justice fearlessly and authentically.

Our digital communications framework is right for you if:

You run a justice-motivated business

You lead a justice-motivated nonprofit

You direct a university initiative that is dedicated to incorporating racial equity in your communications work

You are in charge of a government agency that wants to invite new audiences into the conversation about racial justice

You are an athlete who wants to create more opportunities for people of color

You are a public figure who wants to uplift historically marginalized communities

And especially if:

You wear most of the hats for your social enterprise

You have a communications team that isn’t well-versed in justice, equity, diversity and inclusion

Your social enterprise’s story needs to become more attractive and accessible to the everyday person

You’re open to working with more creatives of color

Ready to unapologetically communicate about racial equity and social justice?

Book a discovery call to help us learn more about your social justice-focused solution. We can discuss how professional digital communications can help you achieve your goals, and we’ll figure out which services can help you move forward in an impactful way.

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What our community is saying

"Community Symbol's dedication to justice and meaningful change is evident in their work. They truly go above and beyond for their clients, and they always offered prompt service, cutting-edge solutions and a personalized approach that truly sets them apart."
Glenn Singleton
Courageous Conversation
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"Community Symbol's dedication to justice and meaningful change is evident in their work. They truly go above and beyond for their clients, and they always offered prompt service, cutting-edge solutions and a personalized approach that truly sets them apart."
They truly go above and beyond for their clients
Glenn Singleton
Courageous Conversation
"Martin and Community Symbol have helped build our communications program from the ground up. Their focus on keeping our communications simple, clear, engaging, and in alignment with our organization’s vision and mission has been very impactful. We appreciate all of Martin's insights and truly enjoy working with his team."
Pam Nelson-Hollis
Faith in the Valley
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"Martin and Community Symbol have helped build our communications program from the ground up. Their focus on keeping our communications simple, clear, engaging, and in alignment with our organization’s vision and mission has been very impactful. We appreciate all of Martin's insights and truly enjoy working with his team."
Helped build our communications program from the ground up
Pam Nelson-Hollis
Faith in the Valley
"Community Symbol breathed new life into the website, social media pages, blog and newsletter for my company. They created content that sparked conversations and drove real change, and you can tell they take a genuine interest in helping social enterprises grow their online presence."
Dr. Glenna Tolbert, MD
Tolbert Center for Rehabilitation and Wellness
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"Community Symbol breathed new life into the website, social media pages, blog and newsletter for my company. They created content that sparked conversations and drove real change, and you can tell they take a genuine interest in helping social enterprises grow their online presence."
Created content that sparked conversations and drove real change
Dr. Glenna Tolbert, MD
Tolbert Center for Rehabilitation and Wellness
"As a nonprofit focused on making a difference, we understand the importance of effective marketing and communications, particularly through social media. Not only did Community Symbol grasp the essence of our mission, but they also went above and beyond to further develop and refine it. Their expertise allowed us to showcase our organization to the world in a way that truly represented what we stand for."
Dr. Tyfahra Milele
Camp Phoenix
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"As a nonprofit focused on making a difference, we understand the importance of effective marketing and communications, particularly through social media. Not only did Community Symbol grasp the essence of our mission, but they also went above and beyond to further develop and refine it. Their expertise allowed us to showcase our organization to the world in a way that truly represented what we stand for."
Helped us showcase our organization to the world in a way that truly represented what we stand for
Dr. Tyfahra Milele
Camp Phoenix
"We couldn't be happier with the results from working with Community Symbol. Martin is an expert in his craft, and he and his team made our social media pages come alive with purpose."
Michelle Awuku-Tatum
myFactor Coaching & Consulting
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"We couldn't be happier with the results from working with Community Symbol. Martin is an expert in his craft, and he and his team made our social media pages come alive with purpose."
Martin is an expert in his craft
Michelle Awuku-Tatum
myFactor Coaching & Consulting
"Before we started working with Community Symbol, our church didn't have a functioning website and we struggled with maintaining our online presence. Now, we have that support and more from an agency that is not only dedicated to working with community-based organizations but also dedicated to building a better tomorrow. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone seeking to strengthen their online presence and make a positive impact in our society."
Rev. Tommy Smith
Palma Ceia Baptist Church
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"Before we started working with Community Symbol, our church didn't have a functioning website and we struggled with maintaining our online presence. Now, we have that support and more from an agency that is not only dedicated to working with community-based organizations but also dedicated to building a better tomorrow. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone seeking to strengthen their online presence and make a positive impact in our society."
Wholeheartedly recommend their services
Rev. Tommy Smith
Palma Ceia Baptist Church
"The quality of our social media content has notably improved —each post is consistent, clean and perfectly aligned with our brand. More importantly, Community Symbol's proactive contributions of innovative ideas have significantly enhanced our online presence. Thanks to them, we're not just reaching our audience...we're engaging them like never before."
Krysten Massa
Blue Shield of California Foundation
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"The quality of our social media content has notably improved—each post is consistent, clean and perfectly aligned with our brand. More importantly, Community Symbol's proactive contributions of innovative ideas have significantly enhanced our online presence. Thanks to them, we're not just reaching our audience...we're engaging them like never before."
Quality of our social media content has notably improved
Krysten Massa
Blue Shield of California Foundation
"They are incredibly responsive and always quick to address any concerns or updates we need. Most importantly, they truly understand our needs and go above and beyond to ensure our website is always fresh, our social media is engaging, and our email marketing hits the mark."
Judy Young
Southeast Asian Development Center
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"They are incredibly responsive and always quick to address any concerns or updates we need. Most importantly, they truly understand our needs and go above and beyond to ensure our website is always fresh, our social media is engaging, and our email marketing hits the mark."
They truly understand our needs
Judy Young
Southeast Asian Development Center
"Community Symbol's expertise in website design and email marketing was top-notch, but it was their dedication to our mission that really impressed us. We’re very happy with the results and definitely plan to work with them again!"
Kamar O'Guinn
UMOJA Program
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"Community Symbol's expertise in website design and email marketing was top-notch, but it was their dedication to our mission that really impressed us. We’re very happy with the results and definitely plan to work with them again!"
Expertise was top-notch
Kamar O'Guinn
UMOJA Program
"They really get how to promote mission-driven organizations. Their knack for the latest design trends made sure our website looks fresh and modern. On top of that, their professionalism and dedication made the whole process smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend!"
Daniela Fernandez-Ulen
California Small Business Coalition for Racial Justice
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"They really get how to promote mission-driven organizations. Their knack for the latest design trends made sure our website looks fresh and modern. On top of that, their professionalism and dedication made the whole process smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend!"
Really get how to promote mission-driven organizations
Daniela Fernandez-Ulen
California Small Business Coalition for Racial Justice
"Not only did they design a clear, compelling and highly functional website, they also played a pivotal role in helping us clarify our messaging —ensuring it resonates with our target audience. If you’re looking for a partner who’s creative, professional and deeply invested in your success, we highly recommend Martin and Community Symbol. They're not just web designers —they're a strategic ally to your brand."
Brad Michaels
Fund Inclusion
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"Not only did they design a clear, compelling and highly functional website, they also played a pivotal role in helping us clarify our messaging—ensuring it resonates with our target audience. If you’re looking for a partner who’s creative, professional and deeply invested in your success, we highly recommend Martin and Community Symbol. They're not just web designers—they're a strategic ally to your brand."
Played a pivotal role in helping us clarify our messaging
Brad Michaels
Fund Inclusion

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