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A Social Impact Creative Agency / Cosmic

Cosmic is a 
Social Impact Creative Agency.

We empower social impact organizations to catalyze real world change by helping them nail their impact story, build brand awareness, and inspire action.

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We believe there’s a better way for social impact organizations to operate in modern culture.

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The Old Playbook

  • Transactional marketing (short game)
  • Information-centered communications
  • Static, brochure-style websites
  • Sporadic, unremarkable content
  • Focused on attracting donors or customers
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The Playbook for the Attention Economy:

  • Brand building (long game)
  • Human-centered messaging & storytelling
  • Best-in-class digital experiences
  • Conversation-starting, scroll-stopping content
  • Focused on nurturing community to inspire action
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Develop the strategies, tools, and mindset needed to reach your true impact potential.


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Strategic Brand-Building

Forge Your Impact Foundation

We translate your theory of change and desired future state into a distinct visual identity, messaging, and point of view that sets you apart from other players in the space. 

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Best-in-Class Digital Experiences

Build Your Marketing Machine

We design & develop custom websites and other digital experiences on a modern tech stack, purpose-built to move your community and drive real-world action.  

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Content & Campaign Consulting

Generate Engagement and Action

We help you plan marketing, content, and awareness strategies, teach you to get the most out of your digital tools, and evaluate & iterate to reach your growth goals.

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Become a Modern Social Impact Organization

In order to succeed today, social impact organizations must learn to think and act like a modern digital media company. Be part of a revolutionary change in how the social impact sector sees itself, is viewed by society, and carries out its work.

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Latest Insights

Yamilee

Our biggest challenge was helping people more quickly and easily understand why we use dance to engage girls in STEM. Cosmic helped us update our messaging and build a brand that is bold and compelling — and represents the vibrancy, creativity, and ambition of our mission.
 

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— Yamilee ToussaintFounder & CEO, STEM From Dance
Selling a Vision Website

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How to Sell a Vision Before It’s Real

Five practical tips for social impact leaders on how to rally teams, funders, and partners around a bold new direction — even when the work hasn't started yet.

Published on Monday, July 20, 2026

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    Eric’s 3-step Content Strategy that Works Every Time

    7/6/2026

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    What to Do When Funders Say ‘No’

    6/23/2026

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    The Sector Is Shifting: Here's How to Lead

    6/9/2026

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    Deer Park Monastery

    Bringing Thích Nhất Hạnh’s Vision to Life

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    City of Renton Parks & Recreation

    Rebranding a City Division to Increase Awareness

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    Friendship Force International

    Helping an established organization usher in a new era of global friendship, understanding, peace, and unity. 

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    Think and Act Like a Digital Media Company
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    Build and Nurture Your Brand
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    Embrace a Digital-first Culture
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    Publish Scroll-stopping Content
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    Mobilize a Passionate and Active Supporter Community
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    Develop a Healthy, Sustainable Revenue Stream
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    Lead the Conversation in Your Cause Ecosystem
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    Onward & Upward