Designing for Equitable Communications: Approaching Inclusivity in Our Work 

This piece is part of a series exploring how storytellers and communicators can approach inclusivity in their work. Late last year, we dove into how participatory grantmaking offers a model for communicators to follow. Below, we explore how Design Thinking offers a model for communicators to follow.  In my final semester as a graduate student…

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In Conversation with Akiko Baron

Minerva Strategies is privileged to partner with professionals from around the world who share our values and excitement about communicating to support positive change. We are fortunate to partner with Akiko Baron Design, LLC across several client relationships, including projects with the Client Justice Resilience Fund, Seattle Foundation, and so many others.   Whether creating a…

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Elise McGlothian Becomes Minerva’s Newest Director! 

Our team is delighted to announce that Elise McGlothian is now a Director at Minerva Strategies!  In late 2019, Elise made a big career change—from TV news to the nonprofit sector—bringing her storytelling skills gained as a producer to a new role advocating for positive change on Capitol Hill with the American Cancer Society Cancer…

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Sharing Wealth and Stories: The Share Fund’s Approach to Participatory Grantmaking 

Earlier this year, we shared an update about the work on the Climate Justice Resilience Fund, and their decision to shift grantmaking decisions into the hands of those closest to the climate crisis. This meant taking on the bold approach of establishing a new governing board comprised entirely of practitioners and climate activists. As storytellers,…

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