Build

Momentum,

impact.

Create

When stakes are high, organizations trust DevCom1 for grant writing, PR, and communications strategy. We secure resources and build influence so mission-driven teams, startups, nonprofits, and NGOs can drive change.

"Social impact and climate solutions are often complex and difficult for founders and startups to articulate. DevCom1 makes it easy for funders like us to identify worthy organizations. Their expertise ensures organizations communicate their solutions effectively, leading to greater funding opportunities and long-term growth."

- Elizabeth C., Program Officer

Solutions

Position Your Organization for Success

Secure Resources

  • Grant writing

  • Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) and proposal development

  • Budget development and financial justification

  • Grant research and prospecting

  • Compliance audits and grant readiness

  • Funder and investor outreach

  • Corporate sponsorship development

Build Influence

  • Communication strategy development

  • Media relations and press outreach

  • Thought leadership and content development

  • Social media and digital presence

  • Public relations campaigns

  • Crisis and reputation management

  • Stakeholder and community messaging

Expand Reach

  • Funder and investor relationship development

  • Training and workshops

  • Pitch deck and fundraising collateral creation

  • Annual reports and impact storytelling

  • Volunteer and community engagement strategies

  • Strategic partnership development

  • Board and executive positioning

Strategic Development and Communications in Action

Working with Clearloop, we helped expand access to clean energy, and accelerate the development of new solar projects in American communities where the greatest economic and environmental benefits can be achieved.

Strategies That Advance Your Mission and Influence

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How the Board Can Strengthen Communications and Development

A strong board does more than oversee governance—it actively supports fundraising, messaging, and donor engagement. Yet many nonprofits expect the Executive Director to handle branding, PR, and development on top of everything else. That’s a mistake. Board members must play a strategic role in communications and fundraising, ensuring the organization builds visibility, credibility, and funding momentum. Learn how board engagement in messaging and outreach can drive nonprofit growth—and why hiring a fractional communications team is a smart move for organizations that want to scale.

Maximizing Roles in a Small Nonprofit: Why You Need a Fractional Communications Team Now
Maximizing Roles in a Small Nonprofit: Why You Need a Fractional Communications Team Now

Small nonprofits can’t afford to wait to invest in communications. Alongside vision and funding, it is one of the three pillars that drive growth. Learn why bringing in a fractional communications team early can accelerate funding, credibility, and long-term success.

What Nonprofits Can Learn from Startups About Fundraising
What Nonprofits Can Learn from Startups About Fundraising

Nonprofits can learn a lot from startups when it comes to fundraising. Pitch decks, storytelling, scalable strategies, and diversified funding models help mission-driven organizations attract funders and grow their impact. Learn how to bring startup-inspired tactics into nonprofit development.