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Let’s amplify your impact

with storytelling rooted in soul and courage

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Foundations, Nonprofits & Justice Leaders...

Let’s amplify your impact

with storytelling rooted in soul and courage

Book your discovery call today

You fund change. You advance equity. You uplift voices that deserve to be heard.

But without powerful storytelling, your impact risks getting lost behind the numbers and drowned out in a crowded digital landscape where every organization is competing for people’s attention.

That’s where we come in.

In as little as 90 days, we help justice-motivated leaders and organizations amplify their voice and clearly show real impact—without overextending your staff, struggling to satisfy your board members, or staying invisible among all the other funders—so you can strengthen your reputation, keep the funding flowing, and multiply the reach of every dollar you invest.

Learn more about us

Not sure where to begin? Start here.

The solution for many justice-motivated organizations is simple: more stories. People often say this, but few organizations have a simple, repeatable process for collecting them. That’s why we created the Story Bank Starter Kit. This free resource gives you a framework for turning those good intentions into a consistent flow of impactful stories.

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How Social Impact Marketing Can Help Your Organization

Your mission shouldn’t feel like a secret

When storytelling falls to the bottom of your to-do list…

Decision-makers remain unconvinced

Your impact in the community goes unseen

You lose momentum and influence

Partners want “proof” you don’t have time to package

Justice-focused work deserves justice-focused communications.

What you get when you partner with us

A voice that moves people

We translate your wins into powerful stories your board and community partners will amplify

A presence that builds influence year-round

Consistent, strategic messaging—without the last-minute scramble

A partner who gets justice and equity right

Centering all underrepresented communities, particularly people of color, with authenticity and respect—never tokenism

A digital communications manager that feels in-house

We take the work off your plate. You take the credit in the boardroom.

Our Approach to Social Impact Marketing
Our Approach to Social Impact Marketing

What you get when you partner with us

A voice that moves people

We translate your wins into powerful stories your board and community partners will amplify

A presence that builds influence year-round

Consistent, strategic messaging—without the last-minute scramble

A partner who gets justice and equity right

Centering all underrepresented communities, particularly people of color, with authenticity and respect—never tokenism

A digital communications manager that feels in-house

We take the work off your plate. You take the credit in the boardroom.

Introducing: The Walk Forward™

Your monthly digital communications system, designed to grow your influence steadily

We start with the first three essential steps:

Step 1: The Kickoff Circle

Smooth onboarding and clear priorities, so every message moves with purpose

Step 2: The Community Vibe Check

Audience mapping rooted in justice and equity—what they care about and what activates them

Step 3: The Rhythm Builder

A content calendar that keeps your message steady, strategic and strong

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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
☆☆☆☆☆
"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
☆☆☆☆☆
"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
☆☆☆☆☆
"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
☆☆☆☆☆
"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

Stories from Community Symbol

How I Helped a Nonprofit Raise Nearly $15,000 in 24 Hours

How I Helped a Nonprofit Raise Nearly $15,000 in 24 Hours

Nov 27, 2019

It’s getting close to the end of the year, and you know what that means if you’re a nonprofit, right? Yup, you guessed it: donations, donations, donations. Donations are the lifeblood of all nonprofits, and fundraising can be done in a number of ways. You can get...

Stories from Community Symbol

How I Helped a Nonprofit Raise Nearly $15,000 in 24 Hours

How I Helped a Nonprofit Raise Nearly $15,000 in 24 Hours

Nov 27, 2019

It’s getting close to the end of the year, and you know what that means if you’re a nonprofit, right? Yup, you guessed it: donations, donations, donations. Donations are the lifeblood of all nonprofits, and fundraising can be done in a number of ways. You can get...

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