Story-first
Communications
Pencil PR is a fundraising-focused communications and digital PR firm specializing in editorial content and earned media. Our Story-First approach turns missions into compelling narratives that make you an obvious choice for investment.
Bridging Storytelling to Fundraising Success
What’s Story-First Communications?
A strategic storytelling approach that transforms nonprofit missions into compelling narratives that raise capital, shape policy, and build lasting authority.
Attract more funders and investors
Double your prospects, make grant applications easier to win, and channel support directly to your key initiatives.Build authority and visibility
Get quoted in national outlets, publish signature reports and case studies, and shape how your issue is framed in public and policy conversations.Expand influence and reach
Secure story placements where funders read, grow your blog and follower base, capture media attention, and be recognized as a rising leader in your field.
Who is Pencil PR?
We're storytellers who understand capital.
Our team combines deep editorial experience paired with strategic communications expertise and capital raising fluency, creating narratives that don't just inform—they convert.
Founded by former journalists and nonprofit communications leaders, Pencil PR bridges the gap between compelling storytelling and fundraising success.
Our story-first approach has helped organizations raise their visibility, influence policy, and build the authority needed to create lasting change in their communities.
Who do we serve?
Our partners are foundations, nonprofits, social entrepreneurs innovating across a mix of industries. Their missions are powered by storytelling and narrative impact.
Instead of pushing promotion, we create informative, engaging content that intersects with industry trends and lived experience - resonating with funders, policymakers, and the public.
This positions clients as thought leaders, elevates their influence, and builds deeper connections with stakeholders.
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Secure substantial funding by crafting persuasive and engaging narratives.
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Establish credibility and position themselves as industry thought leaders.
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Shape policy and promote systemic transformation
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Attract and retain top-tier talent and board members
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Scale their impact through strategic partnerships
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Transform their mission into a movement.
We help our partners:
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We’re your outsourced editorial engine producing a steady flow of narrative-rich content. This includes
- Brand Journalism
- Infographics
- Audio-Image Reels
- Market Research Reports
- Case Studies & Impact Spotlights
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Deliver the intelligence and framing you need to shape perception, attract funders, and identify white space for influence. This includes:
- Narrative and Thematic Research
- News and Industry Trend Analysis
- Opinion Research
- Narrative Mapping
- White-Label Reports
- White Space Reports
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Secure the headlines, mentions, and placements that validate your leadership and amplify your mission in the public eye. This includes:
- Earned media strategy/planning
- Press Releases
- Media Training & Interview Prep
- Game Plans to Capture News Cycles
- Rapid-Response Messaging
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Pre-sell your impact to funders, partners, and boards with clear, funder-ready narratives that inspire investment and alignment.
- Donor Messaging Playbooks
- Grant & Proposal Narrative Support
- Case Studies & Success Spotlights
- Narrative-Driven Annual Reports
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Build a consistent and engaging digital presence across platforms that mobilizes audiences and makes giving effortless. This includes:
- Social Media Content & Management
- Digital Campaign Design & Execution
- Landing Pages for Initiatives or Events
- Email Newsletters
- Audience Segmentation
- Audience Personalization
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Position your leadership as the trusted voice funders, policymakers, and media turn to first. This includes:
- Thought Leadership Ghostwriting
- Executive LinkedIn Strategy & Growth
- Media Training Coaching
- Public Presentation Coaching
- Conference & Panel Positioning
- Leadership Branding Assets (bios, talking points, profiles)
- Keynote & Event Speechwriting
Our Services
Let's Work
Together
Ready to elevate your narrative? Reach out today for a complimentary consultation and discover how our tailored PR solutions can drive awareness, credibility, and growth for your brand.
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