by carmille | brooks pacific consulting
Writing and design services
for nonprofits and mission-driven businesses.
Doing good things with great clients.
Carmille Lim
I help purpose-driven organizations and businesses tell their stories. While my recent full-time roles have focused on public policy and philanthropy, I am a creative at heart.
Years ago, I launched my career with a public relations/advertising agency at a time when we still kept the television on for breaking news and “new media” channels like Twitter were novel. In addition to working as a communications professional, I was an early adopter of social media and a grassroots activist focused on women’s rights, climate resilience, and bolstering civic engagement. I learned the art of swaying public opinion by balancing traditional media, social media, and compelling copy. I continued to hone this craft as I transitioned to public interest lobbyist and nonprofit executive roles– positions that allowed me to advise domestic and foreign policymakers and facilitate discussions between them and members of the public.
With more than 15 years of experience in strategic communications, I have helped organizations navigate a breadth of platforms, audiences, and issue areas. I enjoy the challenge of simplifying substantive materials and repackaging key messages into compelling narratives and visuals.
If you need support with crafting your story or visual identity, I am here to help.
Training
As a lifelong learner, I am grateful to have gained communications training and experience outside of the traditional 9-5, through these institutions (among others!).
Toastmasters International
The Association of Junior Leagues International
Social Media Club
Women’s Media Center via its Media & Leadership Training program
Core values
1. strive for excellence
Perfection is impossible, and striving for it wastes time and additional resources.
Aim for excellence instead.
2. take responsibility
We must take accountability for ourselves and others–
in our actions and commitments.
3. endeavor for 4 Ps
When organizations are mindful of purpose, people, the planet, and profit, success will follow.
Services
Writing
Long-form writing
Writing and editing for blog posts, promotional materials, nonprofit annual reports, fundraising appeals, and calls-to-action.
Short-form writing
Writing and editing for social media, websites, newsletters, and collateral.
Grant writing
Grant proposals, materials, and reports to foundations and other grant-making organizations identified by the client.
Research & technical writing
Support for clients’ niche and industry-specific writing and editing needs, including case studies, reports, memos, briefings, and publication-ready materials.
Design
Digital
Digital designs for newsletter and email marketing, building a library of social media assets, establishing a Squarespace or Wix website that reflects your personality– we’ve got you covered.
Print
Design for tangible, printed products can be daunting for those who primarily rely on digital marketing. Let us help you with your printed booklets, banners, signage, business cards, flyers, invitations, and more.
Branding
Whether it’s creating or refreshing your brand, we can help establish your logo, colors and typography, and desired tone. You’ll come away with a bespoke brand guide and assets.
Photography
Photo editing
Photographs only go so far in telling a story. Photo editing, color correction, and color grading work wonders and are key components of the visual storytelling process.
Additional services
Brooks Pacific Consulting
Brooks Pacific Consulting offers management and communication services.