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Engage your donors and alumni through Strategic design and communications

We design inspiring, insightful, and award-winning communications for independent schools, universities, and nonprofits—and we absolutely do not do it "the way it's always been done."

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Create memorable first impressions to advance your mission

Want some eye-opening stats?

  • 55% of a brand's first impressions are strictly visual
  • Your organization has only 7 seconds to make a good first impression
  • Around half of consumers say that they are more likely to become loyal to a brand during their first experience with the organization.

Bottom line: first impressions matter! You need to stand out to your audience. Whether you are working on a campaign, website, appeal, event, or your overall communications strategy, Wessel Creative crafts unapologetically bold communications that make strong first impressions and increase your odds of developing long-term relationships with your base.

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Transcend
the Benchmark

"That's how we've always done it."

"That's how everyone else does it."

Sound familiar? It is perfectly fine to see how other schools and organizations operate, but don't stop there. Transcend the benchmark, stand out from the crowd, and make a stronger first impression.

Here are a few ways we can help...

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Bold campaigns that inspire communities

We develop successful inspiring campaigns by telling your story. No cookie-cutter approaches here. Our award-winning campaign communications are built specifically for you.

Design your campaign
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Dynamic websites that engage visitors

We build beautiful and intentional websites and microsites as we rethink the perception of what academic and nonprofit websites should be—and could be—moving forward.

See what's possible
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Vibrant impact communications that acknowledge donors

You are making a difference. Whether you work in fundraising, admissions, donor relations, or alumni relations, you have made a positive impact on others. Focus on that story.

Show your impact
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For Alaska Campaign

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Discovery for Life Campaign

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UT Thanks Day Rebrand

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Texas Tech Campaign

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Berkeley Alumni Refresh

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Awards

  • 2022 CASE Circle of Excellence
    Silver Award for Marketing:
    Micro-sites (Fundraising)
  • 2022 CASE Circle of Excellence
    Bronze Award for Video: Fundraising and Stewardship (Short)
  • 2022 CASE Circle of Excellence
    Bronze Award for Publications: Fundraising Case Statements & General Cultivation Publications
  • 2022 CASE District VIII Award
    Best of CASE District VIII Award for Marketing: Micro-sites (Fundraising)
  • 2022 CASE District VIII Award
    Best of CASE District VIII Award for Videos: Fundraising and Stewardship (Short)
  • 2022 CASE District VIII Award
    Best of CASE District VIII Award for Publications: Fundraising Case Statements & General Cultivation Publications
  • 2018 CASE Circle of Excellence
    Silver Award for Stewardship
  • 2018 CASE District IV
    Gold Award for Design - Special Pieces
  • 2018 CASE District IV
    Silver Award for Stewardship
  • 2016 CASE District III
    Grand Award for Electronic and Digital Media

"The single most exceptional piece of fundraising material I've ever seen!"

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5 essential first impressions that your organization needs to make

Does your organization's communications strategy make strong and memorable first impressions to your base? If you aren't sure how to answer that question or think you may not like the answer, download this free guide to get started on the right track.

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Hey, I'm Tyler, founder of Wessel Creative. I have always looked to find ways to improve upon the status quo. With prior lives in alumni affairs, athletics, and event management, I understand the power of first impressions, and finding what makes organizations stand out.

If you believe in being unapologetically bold, making strong first impressions, and can't stand the phrase, "That's how we've always done it," then let's schedule a call and see what Wessel Creative can do for you!

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