# Cosmic — A Social Impact Creative Agency

> Cosmic is a creative agency exclusively focused on social impact. We partner with nonprofits, social enterprises, funders, and mission-driven organizations to build brands, websites, and campaigns that drive meaningful change.

## Company Overview

- **Founded**: 2009 (pivoted to social impact focus in 2016)
- **Location**: Santa Cruz, California
- **Founder**: Eric Ressler, Creative Director
- **Website**: https://designbycosmic.com
- **Focus**: Branding, web design, digital strategy, and creative campaigns for social impact organizations

## Mission

We help social impact organizations leverage today's digital tools and modern brand marketing strategies to multiply and accelerate positive social change.

## Vision

Our long-term goal is to help advocate for a modern social impact sector that is healthy, sustainable, and significantly more effective for all.

## Services

### Brand Strategy & Identity
We translate your theory of change and desired future state into a distinct visual identity, messaging, and point of view that sets you apart. This includes brand strategy, visual identity design, messaging frameworks, and positioning.

### Digital — Websites & Platforms
We design and develop custom websites and digital experiences on a modern tech stack, purpose-built to move your community and drive real-world action. This includes website strategy, UX/UI design, custom development, and platform integrations.

### Campaigns — Strategy & Creative
We help plan marketing, content, and awareness strategies. We teach organizations to get the most out of their digital tools, and evaluate and iterate to reach growth goals. This includes content strategy, campaign creative, social media strategy, and marketing automation.

## Who We Work With

Cosmic partners with nonprofits, social enterprises, funders, and other social change organizations around the world. Ideal partners:

- Exist at their core to create positive social change
- Are looking for organization-wide transformative change
- Are willing to play the long game of winning sustained attention
- Have significant, meaningful, and lasting impact potential
- Have a unique approach and are willing to be bold and take risks
- View the work as an investment rather than an expense

## Team

- Eric Ressler — Founder & Creative Director
- Lisa Benson — Chief of Staff
- Scott Richards — Designer
- Tyrone Shine — Developer
- Matt Steele — Content Strategist
- Karen Stevenson — Project Manager
- Nate Tlaseca — Developer
- Katie Winkler — Designer

## Content & Resources

### Podcast — Designing Tomorrow
A podcast exploring social impact topics with industry leaders. Episodes cover branding, communications, fundraising, leadership, and innovation in the social impact sector.
- URL: https://designbycosmic.com/podcast/

### Insights — Articles & Thought Leadership
Articles on branding, communications, strategy, and marketing for mission-driven organizations.
- URL: https://designbycosmic.com/insights/

### Case Studies
Client work showcasing challenges, creative solutions, and measurable outcomes for social impact organizations.
- URL: https://designbycosmic.com/work/

### Nonprofit Marketing Guides
In-depth guides on nonprofit marketing topics including website design, branding, digital strategy, fundraising, and communications.
- URL: https://designbycosmic.com/guides/

### Whitepapers & Resources
Downloadable resources for social impact leaders on topics like brand building, digital transformation, and marketing strategy.

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://designbycosmic.com/)
- [Services](https://designbycosmic.com/services/)
- [Work / Case Studies](https://designbycosmic.com/work/)
- [About](https://designbycosmic.com/about/)
- [Podcast](https://designbycosmic.com/podcast/)
- [Insights](https://designbycosmic.com/insights/)
- [Guides](https://designbycosmic.com/guides/)
- [Contact](https://designbycosmic.com/contact/)
- [Manifesto](https://designbycosmic.com/manifesto/)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What types of organizations does Cosmic work with?
Cosmic works exclusively with social impact organizations including nonprofits, foundations, social enterprises, and mission-driven organizations committed to creating positive social change.

### Where is Cosmic located?
Cosmic is based in Santa Cruz, California, but works with organizations around the world.

### What services does Cosmic offer?
Cosmic offers three core service areas: Brand Strategy & Identity, Digital Websites & Platforms, and Campaign Strategy & Creative — all tailored specifically for social impact organizations.

### How is Cosmic different from other creative agencies?
Cosmic focuses exclusively on the social impact sector. The agency brings experience from working with leading tech and B2B brands in Silicon Valley, combined with deep expertise in the social impact space, to help mission-driven organizations adopt modern marketing strategies and brand-building approaches.

### How can I work with Cosmic?
Start by booking a discovery call at https://designbycosmic.com/contact/ to explore whether there's a fit for working together.