The Creative Agency 
For Social Impact Orgs

We partner with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations to create brands, websites, and marketing strategies that win in the attention economy.


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Our Focus

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Brand Strategy & Identity

Build a Brand that Stands Apart

We translate your theory of change and mission into a distinct visual identity, messaging, and point of view that sets you apart from other players in your space. 

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Web Design & Development

Build Your Marketing Machine

We design & develop custom websites and other digital experiences on a modern tech stack, purpose-built to move your community and drive real-world action.  

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Marketing & Campaigns

Generate Engagement and Action

We help you build a comprehensive marketing strategy, teach you to get the most out of your digital tools, and evaluate & iterate to reach your growth goals.


We believe there’s a better way for social impact organizations to operate in modern culture.

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The Old Playbook

  • Transactional marketing (short game)
  • Information-centered communications
  • Static, brochure-style websites
  • Sporadic, unremarkable content
  • Focused on attracting donors or customers
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The Playbook for the Attention Economy:

  • Brand building (long game)
  • Human-centered messaging & storytelling
  • Best-in-class digital experiences
  • Conversation-starting, scroll-stopping content
  • Focused on nurturing community to inspire action
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Yamilee

Our biggest challenge was helping people more quickly and easily understand why we use dance to engage girls in STEM. Cosmic helped us update our messaging and build a brand that is bold and compelling — and represents the vibrancy, creativity, and ambition of our mission.
 

— Yamilee ToussaintFounder & CEO, STEM From Dance

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Become a Modern Social Impact Organization

In order to succeed today, social impact organizations must learn to think and act like a modern digital media company. Be part of a revolutionary change in how the social impact sector sees itself, is viewed by society, and carries out its work.


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