We are a social change agency that helps amplify the voices of mission-driven causes and the people that lead them. We provide strategic thinking and execution, via public relations, special events, and thought leadership training, that builds influence and generates revenue for important social causes.

You want to talk to us if:

You need assistance with strategic planning around maintaining connection to stakeholders during the COVID-19 Crisis.
You need assistance with Crisis Planning and Communications.
You need to transition in-person fundraising events to digital platforms.
You need to maximize fundraising opportunities with your events.

You want to become a Thought Leader in your sector.
You need help developing effective messaging for your organization.
You want to get your voice heard in the media about a timely issue relevant to your organization's mission.
It’s time for a new strategic plan to help your organization navigate its next steps

COVID-19 and The Nonprofit Sector

The Wakeman Agency is working to help the nonprofit sector navigate the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, providing guidance on how to maintain stakeholder support during this unprecedented crisis. Over the past month, our CEO, Vanessa Wakeman, hosted a series of free roundtables on the topics of Transitioning In Person Events to Digital Experiences, Crisis Preparedness, Messaging, and Innovation.

Click the button below to hear this important information, including answers to questions posed by participants in the nonprofit sector.

case studies

Help For Children

UCLA Civil Rights Project

Insights

Color Of Change President, Rashad Robinson, on Presence Versus Power

At the helm of Color Of Change, the largest online racial justice organization in the country, Rashad Robinson’s reach and influence is undeniable. In this episode of the Social Change Diaries, Rashad reveals the core structure that makes Color Of Change so powerful. He talks about leading the successful campaign against credit companies who accepted money from hate groups- an effort that catalyzed everyday citizens into a powerful group of 1.4 million activists- and what celebrity and influence means from his vantage point.