Executive-Level Communications Strategy

You don’t need another content creator—you need a communications partner who understands your mission, aligns with your values, and can lead with clarity across every channel. At Saltwater Interactive, we provide high-touch, executive-caliber communications strategy designed to serve as your outsourced Chief Communications Officer.

We specialize in distilling complex ideas into compelling messages that move donors, stakeholders, and the public to action. From campaign launches to reputation management, we guide organizations through the nuance of what to say, when to say it, and how to make it resonate.

🔹 Core Communications Advisory — Starting At $3,500/month

For mission-driven organizations that need high-level guidance and key content, without day-to-day execution.
Includes:

  • Monthly strategic advisory session
  • Crisis and media response guidance
  • Executive-level message development
  • 1-2 longform communications pieces (e.g., press release, op-ed, annual letter)
  • Light email or speech support
  • Quarterly communications roadmap

🔸 Fractional Communications Director — Starting At $6,000/month

Hands-on leadership and oversight of your internal or outsourced team, with end-to-end campaign planning and brand voice control.
Includes:

  • Weekly strategy and operations meetings
  • Development and oversight of content calendars
  • Full message house creation and brand tone guide
  • Internal and external communications planning
  • Donor/development communications
  • Executive ghostwriting and board messaging
  • Liaison with designers, developers, and media partners

🔶 Embedded CCO Partnership — Starting At $8,500/month

Your full-service communications partner, integrated as an executive team member. Best for organizations with ambitious growth goals or high-stakes public positioning.
Includes everything in Director, plus:

  • Daily availability and executive leadership role
  • Press/media strategy and public positioning
  • Stakeholder presentations and donor engagement materials
  • Real-time response planning and reputation management
  • Direct management of marketing or comms staff
  • Live support for key events or moments

All communications retainers require a three-month minimum. We limit our engagements to no more than 3 clients at a time to ensure deep strategic partnership and white-glove service.