Being of Service

TL;DR:  Being of service means offering your time, skills, or attention to support others without expecting anything in return. It does not have to be big or public to be meaningful. Look for a way to help someone today. Even a small act can make a difference. 

Being of service defines how we work. It guides our relationships with clients, media, collaborators, and staff. It shapes how we approach communications that support mission-driven work. The idea is simple: show up with what you have. Time. Talent. Treasure.

We give our time by mentoring emerging professionals, having honest conversations with people at a crossroads, and offering help without expectation. We give our talent through pro bono work for community organizations, early-stage nonprofits, and social sector startups. Some are building something new. Others are holding essential work together with limited staff and no budget for communications. We give our treasure by paying for journalism, subscribing to newsrooms we rely on, and supporting independent media. We are also members of the Association of Consultants to Nonprofits because we work best alongside people who treat service as a professional obligation.

To be of service means using your skills to strengthen someone else's work. It requires preparation, listening, and follow-through. The goal is not attention. The goal is impact. Look for a way to be of service today. Offer your time, apply your skills, or give support to a person or organization that needs it. You don't need a formal role or perfect conditions. You just need to decide that helping matters. Start with what you have.