Your success depends on the stories you tell.

We’re Front Porch Communications

We help associations and nonprofits increase visibility and propel revenue through strategic communications.

You care about your mission. How do you get others to care too?

To inspire donors, volunteers, and partners to invest in your organization, you have to show why your work matters - and make that message heard when and where it counts.

Front Porch helps you stand out - and motivates others connect with your mission - using a story-driven approach to communications.

Stories can capture attention, make it easier to process information, teach complicated concepts, and change behavior. Front Porch finds and amplifies the stories that prove why your work is essential, and we build surround-sound strategies, content, and campaigns that meet your audiences where they are - inspiring the action and investment you need to move forward.

What We Do

Strategy + Planning

From big ideas to small details, we’ve got you covered

  • Landscape analysis

  • Stakeholder interviews + focus groups

  • Strategy development

  • Facilitated strategic planning

  • Campaign concepts + frameworks

  • Communications calendars

  • Tactical planning

Message Development

Clear and convincing messages that build excitement and trust

  • Message + story mapping

  • Naming + tagline development

  • Mission, vision, and values creation

  • Message toolkits and coaching

  • Stakeholder training

  • Brand guidelines

Content Creation

Story-driven communications that prove your impact

  • Impact story libraries

  • Annual and impact reports

  • Case studies

  • Long-form thought leadership writing (issue briefs, white papers)

  • Email marketing + newsletters

  • Blog + website content

  • Video content

Leadership Communications

Maximizing your platform to advance your mission

  • Speechwriting + ghostwriting

  • LinkedIn content development

  • Speaking engagement positioning and preparation

  • Internal communications

  • Employee forum content (Town Halls)

  • Executive communications coaching

Front Porch Feedback

  • "Rachel has a unique ability to craft communications that resonate with the head and the heart. To any mission-driven organization looking for an outstanding strategist, storyteller, and thought partner, hire Rachel Tappis!”

    Jesse Raney Bridges,

    Deputy Director, Gates Foundation

  • "Rachel is great at communicating a message in an inspiring way that moves people to action. I loved working with her and would recommend her to anyone looking to take their organization’s communications to the next level."

    Graham McLaughlin,

    Vice President of Social Responsibility, Optum

  • "If Rachel led a project, I knew it would be a success. She is strategic, experienced, hard-working and driven. Not only does she bring fresh ideas to the table, she goes above and beyond to execute. Rachel's talent shines through in all that she does - whether crafting effective strategies or developing compelling standout content."

    Amanda Waks,

    Founder, Peel Communications

Ready to move your mission forward? Let’s connect.

202.603.3457

rachel@frontporchcommunications.com