Missed our latest newsletter? Subscribe at the bottom of the page to get news from Minerva straight to your inbox! Devotion in Despair Dear Reader, The breakneck speed at which we started this year hasn’t slowed down for a second. Every day, it feels like there is a new crisis demanding our attention, labor, and…
The Goddess Speaks
marissa lea gaston Our work as communicators is enhanced by the partnership of incredibly talented folks. Whether it’s collaborating with digital marketers, graphic designers, or video producers, our clients benefit from the expertise of our partners on a daily basis. One such organization is Cause Fokus: a social media firm specializing in brand and social media strategy for…
Caroline Hall Every year, the Minerva Strategies team gathers in person to retreat, reconnect, and realign as a remote team spread across the country. Recently, our brilliant colleagues Crystal Isbell and marissa lea gaston brought us together in the historic city of Atlanta, Georgia, for a few days of collaboration and connection. Minerva’s retreats offer a meaningful…
Dori Valerio I recently mentioned to a friend how great it is that Trader Joe’s is right across the street from the Spanish class I attend every Saturday. I can run into the store after class and buy tasty treats and cheap skin care products. She said, “Just so you know, Trader Joe’s supports Israel.” That gave…
Sara Veltkamp Missed our latest newsletter? Subscribe at the bottom of the page to get news from Minerva straight to your inbox! Connection and Camaraderie Dear Reader, It’s safe to say that many of us are struggling to wrap our heads around this new year. Somehow, we’re only a month into 2025, but it feels like 52…
It’s a devastating time for global health organizations. Professionals who provide urgent medical care to people around the world—children suffering from malnutrition, families that need bed nets to prevent malaria, researchers searching for better ways to treat neglected tropical diseases—they’ve all been stopped in their tracks by the recent U.S. Government stop-work order and aid…
Joy Portella In this conversation about using AI for nonprofit communications, Jamie Lonie, founder of Amplifi Digital and Minerva’s Vice President Sara Veltkamp, discuss tools, ethical considerations, and practical use cases that nonprofit communicators can try to aid their communication efforts. This conversation has been streamlined using—you guessed it—AI. Sara: Hey Jamie, so glad we could talk…
I recently had the opportunity to represent Minerva Strategies at Philanthropy Northwest’s 2024 conference in Missoula, MT. I moderated a panel called “How philanthropy can lead the way on affordable housing” and the panelists were three brilliant folks: Kris Hermanns formerly of Evergreen Impact Housing Fund (EIHF), Michael Brown from Black Home Initiative, and Joel…
Minerva Strategies has the privilege of welcoming Kennedy Gregory (she/her) to our team. I got a chance to speak with Kennedy about her journey into communications, her passion for social justice, and what keeps her grounded in both life and work. Let’s start with the basics. Where do you live and where do you call…
Missed our latest newsletter? Subscribe at the bottom of the page to get news from Minerva straight to your inbox! Ballots and Bridges Dear Reader, Let’s talk about the elephant—and the donkey—in the room. This upcoming election will be a pivotal moment in our nation’s history. Many of us are grappling with how it will…