The Five Ws
Who are we?
CommuniCause was started as a way to bring together a passion for writing and communication with an innate desire to help organizations that work tirelessly to fulfill their missions … Communication for a Cause.
After working for more than 30 years as a print and broadcast journalist as well as a public relations and communications professional for both nonprofit and corporate organizations, Lorie wanted a to use her skills to help organizations in whose missions she believes.
Lorie’s natural curiosity, easy demeanor and strong writing skills have led to full-time positions with newspapers and magazines in North Carolina, Florida and Virginia. In addition, she has served as a marketing consultant and assistant public relations director for the American Heart Association, North Carolina Affiliate (now the mid-Atlantic Affiliate), and as a marketing communications manager for numerous organizations.
Lorie received a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Ohio University, E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, and has completed graduate-level coursework in intercultural communication and organizational business. When not writing, Lorie enjoys reading, exploring the outdoors with her determined dachshund and volunteering in the areas of animal welfare and voter education.
What do we do?
CommuniCause specializes in engaging audiences through effective communication, marketing and support.
Nonprofit Communications and Marketing
When you partner with CommuniCause, you can be sure that you won’t be taken for a ride. We understand the unique situations of nonprofit organizations and will work with you to achieve your goals while conserving your valuable resources. When working with nonprofit organizations, initial consultations are always free of charge, as are phone calls or meetings to discuss upcoming projects.
Freelance Research and Writing
With roots in print and broadcast journalism, CommuniCause can take on special assignments—from research and interviews to the writing of articles for magazines and journals.
Benefits, Health & Wellness Strategy and Communications
Drawing from extensive experience in benefits consulting for large employers, as well as benefits communications, CommuniCause can help your employees understand their benefits and become better health care consumers, as well as increase participation in costly health and wellness programs—all of which can help you reach your ROI goals.
When should you call us?
CommuniCause can step in as an extended arm of your team—on a per-project or retainer basis.
- An extra set of hands to assist your team with a big project
- A professional to focus on a vital project from concept to completion
- Communication guidance and work on an ongoing basis
Why should you work with us?
Full-circle philosophy
Based on the pay-it-forward idea, CommuniCause exists to give back to nonprofit organizations as they do good in the world. Just as our nonprofit clients allow CommuniCause to fulfill their communication and marketing needs throughout the year, CommuniCause wants to help them fulfill their missions. As such, CommuniCause will donate a percentage of its annual profits to the nonprofit organizations we’ve served throughout the year.*
These are the kind of values worth writing about!
*Percentage of annual profits to be donated will be determined when taxes are filed for the respective calendar year. The total percentage to be donated will be divided equally between all active nonprofit clients (clients for whom projects have been completed within the respective calendar year.)
Where can you find us?
We are located in northeast Ohio, between Akron and Cleveland, the perfect location to take in the beauty and wonder of both the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and our bountiful Lake Erie.
You can reach us by email at Lorie@CommuniCause.org or complete the form to learn how we can help.