At Hershey|Cause we know communications can shape the debate on important topics, raise much needed funds and brand an organization in ways that generate double bottom line results — and we’ve been doing just that for the last 30 years.

Hershey works as a strategic partner to build brands and campaigns that get attention for our clients. Our nonprofit, Cause, is a leader in education, capacity building and thought leadership on communications for social change.

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What's New

Chris Hershey named “Women in Business Champion of the Year”
Her longtime advocacy for the advancement of social causes through the use of strategic communications was recognized by the Los Angeles District Office of the United States Small Business Administration.

Convening and Facilitation Services Expanded under Jan Kern's Leadership

It is our great pleasure to announce that Jan Kern has joined Cause Communications, lending her experience and insights as Senior Advisor... Read more.


Hershey|Cause
Featured Projects:

The Annenberg Foundation
PITCH:AFRICA

Introducing the first-of-its-kind rainwater harvesting system intended to bring clean water on a regular basis to communities where water is scarce, Hershey|Cause developed and executed the communications strategy for the launch of PITCH:AFRICA. Created by ATOPIA Research and funded by the Annenberg Foundation, PITCH:AFRICA captures, stores and filter rainwater anywhere it rains. >>

National Association of Women Business Owners – Los Angeles

To bring visibility to NAWBO-LA’s 24th Annual Leadership and Legacy Awards Luncheon, its honorees and their impressive entrepreneurial achievements, Hershey|Cause designed a complete communications strategy, from visual concept to media outreach and membership motivation. >>

American Lung Association in California

In January, the American Lung Association in California released its annual State of Tobacco Control report in January, which graded more than 370 Californian cities on their tobacco control policies. Our media strategy and campaign execution resulted in a 300 percent increase in coverage over last year’s report release. >>

Levitt Pavilions

After creating a new logo and tagline for Levitt Pavilions, a national nonprofit organization supporting outdoor, state-of-the-art venues in public parks, we are working with the organization to maximize its new brand via a strategic communications plan, Web site and suite of marketing tools. >>

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10-Year Accomplishment Report
Learn more about where Cause has been and where we’re going in our 10-Year Accomplishment Report.

Online Outreach Tools

This quick-reference guide is for anyone considering how to most effectively use the Internet to achieve their advocacy communications objectives.

Idea Lab

Communications
Effectiveness Index

Based upon a joint Cause/Princeton Survey Research Associates survey of over 500 organizations in the nonprofit sector, we identified characteristics shared by the most effective communicators. More details and a self-assessment tool can be found at CommunicationsEffectiveness.org.

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