Amplifying Authentic Voices Responsibly
Our Vision
To redefine how mission-driven organizations communicate by building narrative ecosystems rooted in truth, equity, and impact. Every message has the power to inspire, connect, and create lasting change.
Our Services
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We begin with a thorough audit of your current email communications to understand what’s resonating and where gaps exist. From there, we develop a narrative framework rooted in your mission and values, ensuring every newsletter is clear, purposeful and inclusive.
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We manage your social channels starting with an audit of your current presence to identify voice, reach and gaps. Afterwards we craft platform‑specific content rooted in a clear narrative and tailored to each audience, weaving in equity‑centred language and inclusive visuals.
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Our e‑blasts are more than announcements; they’re micro‑campaigns designed to inspire. We segment audiences, refine your message architecture and incorporate DEI principles to reach supporters with the right tone and timing. After assessing your existing lists and tools, we build or refine your email workflows and train your staff to manage future campaigns effectively.
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We guide mission-driven organizations to show up consistently and strategically across social media - crafting value-aligned content and campaigns that amplify your voice.
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We turn your mission into momentum with donor‑centred appeals and campaigns that reflect both your values and your donor’s voice. We evaluate current fundraising messaging, develop narratives that resonate across donor segments, and ensure communications are inclusive and equitable.
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Consistency builds credibility. We begin by assessing your existing content rhythms and mapping key milestones, from campaigns to program launches. We develop an editorial calendar that aligns with your mission and values.
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We offer fractional communications management tailored to your organization’s size, pace, and priorities. Whether supporting ongoing messaging, managing campaigns, or overseeing content and media strategies, our fractional model embeds an experienced communications expert into your team.
Who We Serve
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We partner with nonprofits navigating growth, complexity, and scale. Whether you’re reimagining your brand, launching a major campaign, or aligning communications across departments, we offer strategic support tailored to your capacity and impact goals.
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We help funders communicate with clarity, transparency, and trust. From amplifying grantee impact to aligning development goals with storytelling strategies, we ensure your communications reflect your values and deepen fieldwide engagement.
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We support coalitions and advocacy networks with messaging that moves people and policy. Through collaborative storytelling and narrative cohesion, we help diverse partners speak with aligned power while honoring the distinct voices within the movement.
Our Impact
We’ve guided nonprofits through rebrands during leadership transitions, built internal communications strategies that dissolve silos, and developed scalable, equity-centered storytelling systems that grow with the mission.
How We Work
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Every project begins with intention. We immerse ourselves in your mission, values, and existing messaging frameworks to ensure every asset is strategically anchored. This alignment strengthens internal clarity and maximizes external resonance, ensuring that nothing we produce exists in a vacuum.
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We are collaborators in the work. From writing and designing to scheduling and publishing, we roll up our sleeves and manage the full scope of execution across platforms. Our support is seamless, strategic, and always grounded in your goals.
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We embed ourselves within your team by adapting to your rhythms, honoring your expertise, and becoming an extension of your communications function. Our collaborative model ensures continuity, alignment, and trust at every stage of the work.
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We bring structure to your communications efforts while staying attuned to your organization’s pace. This includes adjusting to internal rhythms, review processes, and evolving timelines without compromising quality or momentum.
Meet Our CEO
Anne François is an innovative communications strategist and storyteller with more than a decade of experience working within mission-driven organizations. Her career has spanned national advocacy groups, grassroots nonprofits, philanthropic foundations, and large public institutions—always with a focus on aligning communications with a deeper purpose.
She has held communications roles at the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, where she helped amplify arts, education, and community initiatives across New Jersey; at Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central and Southern New Jersey, amplifying reproductive health and rights messaging for a broad and diverse audience; at the Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office, uplifting global human rights and climate justice stories; and at the New York City Department of Education, supporting communications for the department’s initiative NYC Men Teach. These experiences have allowed her to hone her ability to craft narratives which resonate across sectors and communities.
Anne founded Narrative North to bring that expertise to a broader community of changemakers. Her approach blends strategy with creativity: she builds messaging frameworks grounded in data and insight while centering the human stories at the heart of every issue. As CEO and principal strategist of Narrative North, she works closely with nonprofit leaders to develop newsletters, campaigns, and social media strategies that move people to action while honoring the communities they serve. Her goal is to help organizations find their voice, tell their story, and build narrative systems that make change possible.
Anne François Founder
Our approach is not one-size-fits-all.
It's tailored, equity-centered, and built to strengthen your communications foundation for the long term.
Why Narrative North?
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Narrative North’s founder brings years of hands-on experience inside mission-driven organizations, giving us a deep understanding of the urgency, complexity, and resource constraints that shape your work. We speak your language, anticipate your challenges, and tailor solutions that respect your values, vision, and capacity. This fluency allows us to partner with purpose and deliver communications strategies that are both impactful and achievable.
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We blend the rigor of strategy with the power of imagination. Our work is rooted in research and insight, but never at the expense of originality. Every deliverable is both data-informed and story-driven. At Narrative North, we balance big-picture thinking with fine-tuned execution, ensuring your communications are as effective as they are inspiring.
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Equity is our foundation. From how we design messaging frameworks to how we structure collaboration, we embed equity into every phase of our work. We prioritize representation, accessibility, and accountability, ensuring that your communications reflect the values you stand for.
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Our solutions are designed with your budget, team structure, and timelines in mind. Whether you're a lean staff or a large department, we build communications systems that are sustainable, scalable, and aligned with how your organization works. The goal is to strengthen your team.
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At Narrative North, every story we help shape is rooted in authenticity, aligned with your values, and designed to drive meaningful engagement. We reject performative communications in favor of purposeful strategies that hold up under scrutiny, inspire trust, and stand the test of time.
The Narrative North Dispatch
Our newsletter isn’t just an outreach tool—it’s a living extension of our practice. Through high-frequency, insight-rich publishing, we unpack narrative equity, storytelling, and the evolving landscape of communications strategy.
It’s where our ideas take root, our frameworks evolve, and our clients and community grow alongside us. Designed to inform and inspire, the Dispatch is both a resource and a reflection of how we work: thoughtful, values-aligned, and always in motion.
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In just 30, 45, or 60 minutes, unlock focused communications guidance rooted in your mission, audience, and organizational goals. Whether you are rethinking your campaign messaging, seeking social media support, exploring fundraising communications, or in need of a streamlined editorial calendar—we meet you where you are. Led by Narrative North CEO Anne François, each consultation delivers tailored, actionable insights across strategy, storytelling, and execution.
Who it’s for:
Nonprofit leaders, communications staff, or development teams needing clarity on communications challenges.
Let’s make progress—not just plans.
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