narrative development

Blais & Associates (B&A) provides grant research, writing, and management services for local governments and municipalities. The firm reports $1.8 billion in grant funding secured for municipal clients, 2,300+ grant applications written, and a 46% average client funding rate. Every engagement is managed by a senior director, and the primary practice is concentrated in California and Texas.

budget preparation and justificationCloseout Documentationcompliance reviewfunder relationship managementgrant managementgrant researchgrant writingpost-award complianceprogress reportingstrategic funding planningsubmission management

Career Bridge Pathways, LLC is a consulting firm founded by Aja Gore, M.Ed that provides grant services and career consulting. Grant services cover the full funding lifecycle: grant readiness, grant acquisition (proposal research and writing), and post-award grant management. Career consulting includes one-on-one coaching, resume and cover letter writing, job search strategy, interview preparation, and professional development workshops. The firm aims to empower underrepresented communities.

AI-assisted draftingattachments coordinationbudget narrative creationcareer coachingcompliance monitoringgrant research and opportunity vettinginterview coachingproofreading and submissionreport writingresume writingworkshop facilitation

Cooke Ventures LLC is a boutique communications consultancy founded by Anissa Cooke (Anissa Cooke-Batista), who serves as Founder and Principal Consultant. Based in Georgia and available nationwide, the firm provides strategic communications, program support, and execution services for public agencies, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations, with over two decades of experience in brand messaging, public engagement, and cross-sector collaboration.

audience mappingbrand directioncommunity outreachcontent developmentgrant and proposal writinglanguage access planningprogram administrationreportingstrategic-planningvirtual event productionwebinar facilitation

Drelġé Media LLC is a media company based in Lanham, Maryland that provides strategic communications advisory, leadership development support, and professional media production for organizations. It serves clients across the United States through secure, digital-first collaboration workflows, prioritizing clarity, strategic alignment, and measurable outcomes.

audio productionbrand storytellingdigital content creationdistribution managementeditingmedia consultingmessaging strategypodcast productionpublishingrecordingvideo production

FOVNDRY is a boutique creative and communications agency that blends big-agency expertise with hands-on, dedicated partnership. Led by seasoned strategists, storytellers, and problem-solvers who have worked together for over a decade, the agency strengthens brands, shapes stories, and creates communications that resonate. FOVNDRY is a proud MBE/DBE and 100% woman-owned small business.

brand identity designbrand strategycampaign managementcontent marketingemail marketingmedia planning and buyingmedia relationsmessaging frameworksPaid mediapublic relationsresearchsocial mediaStakeholder interviewswebsite design

EOP Media is a consulting firm based in Round Rock, Texas, that helps pre-revenue and scaling deep tech founders with marketing and go-to-market strategy. It offers a five-part model (Explore, Spark, Expand, Enable, Envision) covering positioning, narrative, growth strategy, embedded expertise, and team training. It also runs creator programs including Stop Feeding The Algorithm sessions and The Agency Collective community.

creator workshopsembedded expertisego-to-market strategyGrowth Strategymarket positioningteam training

Hattaway Communications is a strategic communications firm based in Washington, DC that uses the power of strategy, science, and storytelling to help visionary leaders and organizations achieve ambitious goals for people and the planet. Guided by the art and science of Aspirational Communication, the firm offers audience insights, issue and brand narratives, communications capacity-building, and integrated campaigns for social causes and organizations.

audience insightscommunications capacity-buildingintegrated campaignsstrategic communications

Using our expertise in brand, design, media, and technology to build engaged communities.See Our Xscindo Case StudyPositioning Breakthrough Technology: Igniting a Movement Toward Sustainable E-Waste SolutionsUsing our expertise in brand, design, media, and technology to create sustainable value.See Our Xscindo Case StudyPositioning Breakthrough Technology: Igniting a Movement Toward Sustainable E-Waste Solutions Herzog & Schindler is a brand innovation and management consultancy focused on strategic clarity, resonant stories, and innovative solutions that power meaningful physical and digital connections in a rapidly changing environment. See our Partners.Meet Our Team What We DoOur holistic consulting approach combines research, data-driven strategy, and user-centered design to uncover compelling and enduring market positions. We help organizations lead industry change and engage key.

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