Why Nonprofits Choose AK Marketing Services
I’m not a detached agency. I’m not a transactional freelancer. And I’m not a new FTE you need to onboard and manage.
I’m a trusted nonprofit partner—embedded, intentional, and invested in helping your mission grow. I bring the strategy and execution of someone who knows what it takes to make campaigns succeed within the real constraints nonprofit teams face. That’s why I’ve structured AKMS differently—offering a boutique consultancy model that blends strategic leadership, hands-on execution, and deep nonprofit alignment.
How I Compare
Why This Work Matters—and Why I’m the Right Partner to Lead It
Why This Work Matters
The nonprofit sector has historically faced limited staff capacity and attention scarcity. And this means that strategic communications aren't a “nice to have”—they’re essential to your organization’s success and sustainability.
When your positioning is powerful, your messaging targeted, and your content delivery consistent—you build trust, increase engagement, and create lasting momentum for your mission.
But when it’s not?
Donor engagement declines. Broader awareness stalls. Opportunities for funding and visibility slip through the cracks. Internal friction accumulates—and your organization risks plateauing in both relevance and revenue.
Common challenges I help solve:
If any of these resonate, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place.
❗ Messaging feels unclear
❗ Donor communications are scattered or inconsistent
❗ Campaigns are reactive, not strategic
❗ Development and marketing feel disconnected
❗ The team is at capacity with no time for comms
❗ You’ve outgrown freelancers, but aren’t ready to hire in-house
❗ You’re showing up—but not with intention
❗ You’re communicating, but not always connecting
✅ The right Comms partner will simultaneously close capacity gaps while building systems that move the mission forward every time.
That’s where I come in.
The Partnership Experience
🌐 Your Own Client Portal
A secure, dedicated hub for your organization and all of our work together. My nonprofit clients enjoy access to a portal they can login to directly from the AKMS website. Here, you can view projects, message directly, manage contracts, complete forms, track insights, access shared files, and handle billing—all in one place.
🗓️ Seamless Onboarding
We don’t waste time—we maximize it. From kickoff to implementation, you’ll receive a tailored onboarding experience that aligns with your goals, timelines, and working style. Includes clear intake forms, timelines, and a strategy-setting kickoff with minimal lift by your team.
🤝 Embedded Collaboration
Consider me part of your team. You won’t just get a contractor, you’ll get a strategic partner who plugs in seamlessly as an extension of your existing team. Expect proactive communication, standing check-ins, and shared systems for planning, executing, and tracking our projects together.
✍️ Valuable Documentation
Throughout our partnership, you’ll gain permanent ownership over strategy maps, valuable documentation, systems, and campaign planning tools to keep and implement internally. Everything is documented so your team is empowered for longterm success.
🎯 Results-Focused Planning
Strategy meets structure. Each project and retainer is guided by quarterly priorities, KPIs, and messaging objectives. You’ll always know what we’re working toward—and why it matters.
📊 Insights, Reports & Recaps
I don’t just deliver work. I measure, report, and optimize it. With built-in check-ins and performance reports, you'll have visibility into what’s working, what’s next, and how we’re moving the needle for your mission.
💬 Unlimited Asynchronous Messaging
Accessible when you need me. Whether you message through the portal or email—clients can reach out as needed, without waiting on scheduling to touch base + get questions answered.
🧠 Strategic Sounding Board
You’ll have an experienced strategist in your corner—always. I’m here to help you think through big decisions, uncover missed opportunities, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Ready to partner?
Let’s talk. I’d love to learn more about your goals and explore how I can support your team.