Vanessa J. Hawthorne
Strategic Communication & Design
Strategic Communication, Branding & Design
for Nonprofits and Mission-Driven Organizations
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I’m Vanessa J. Hawthorne, a creative communications strategist dedicated to helping nonprofits articulate their voice and share their stories with clarity and purpose.
My work centers on thoughtful, intentional communication that builds trust, deepens relationships, and elevates the meaning behind their missions.
I’m Vanessa J. Hawthorne, a creative communications strategist dedicated to helping nonprofits articulate their voice and share their stories with clarity and purpose. My work centers on thoughtful, intentional communication that builds trust, deepens relationships, and elevates the meaning behind their missions.
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I’m Vanessa J. Hawthorne, a creative communications strategist dedicated to helping nonprofits articulate their voice and share their stories with clarity and purpose. My work centers on thoughtful, intentional communication that builds trust, deepens relationships, and elevates the meaning behind their missions.
I’m Vanessa J. Hawthorne, a creative communications strategist dedicated to helping nonprofits articulate their voice and share their stories with clarity and purpose. My work centers on thoughtful, intentional communication that builds trust, deepens relationships, and elevates the meaning behind their missions.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“Vanessa is an absolute Rockstar when it comes to social media, WordPress designs, and strategy. I would highly recommend her for any online business owner!”
Teo Vanyo, CEO at Stealth Agents
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"I highly recommend Vanessa. Honored to collaborate with her in our work for the Black Wildflowers Fund."
Dr. Erika L. McDowell, CEO at Black Wildflowers
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"The communications materials and video scripts that she developed consistently received high praise. She is a pleasure to work with, very creative, and accountable to every deadline. She is flexible, thoughtful, and thorough."
Kim Zablud, Founder at Advancing with Purpose
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"...Her communication skills, clear thinking and proactive nature have up-leveled the whole team's performance... she takes pride in communicating well and has the right instincts around when to be proactive and when to escalate a question."
Jefferson Stovall, President at The Beekeeper Group
What I Do
Over the years, I've developed a diverse skill set spanning traditional communication, advocacy, fundraising, branding, and digital marketing. Below are some of the most impactful tools I use to help nonprofit and mission-based organizations fulfill their missions.
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Visual Brand Identity
Colors, iconography, logo design, typography, and imagery to define a unique brand identity.
Website Design
New and refreshed website designs to improve user engagement optimize for conversions.
Content Marketing
Original and curated storytelling content to connect with, inspire, and grow audiences.
High-level Strategy
Thoughtful, mission-aligned plans and resources to help nonprofits reach their business goals.
Portfolio
Get familiar with some of the work I've produced. Browse websites, print layouts, social media content, email marketing campaigns, and more.
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Vanessa J. Hawthorne