About BC/DC – A Nonprofit Communications Agency

Idealists trying to bring hope and correct injustice.

What We Do

We take sides.

As champions of justice, equity and fairness, we have dedicated our entire lives to partnering with nonprofit organizations in a bid to positively impact our communities, states, and country. Whether it's for intense and short-term projects or long-term brand building, our unwavering commitment is that we'll always stand by your side.

Our nonprofit communications agency, headquartered in Cary, NC, operates with the goal of creating actionable campaigns that deliver results. Our team, with their solid foundation in communications experience, is passionate about developing holistic campaigns, design projects, and websites that are sure to move the needle for our clients.

Guided by our leadership team who have over 20 years of nonprofit communications experience and a decade of corporate advertising knowledge, we approach every project with a unique and creative tactic, always keeping the bigger picture in mind. What's more, we understand the budget constraints that nonprofits often face, and therefore, strive to deliver affordable big ideas that meet our clients' expectations.

Our Team

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Principal

Dawn Crawford

Brian
Creative Director

Brian Crawford

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Kate Runy

Communications Specialist
mishel

Mishel Gomez Cespedes

Content Coordinator
josh

Josh Vaughan

Designer
lexi

Lexi Namer

Web Developer

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Kate Runy

CONTENT & MEDIA SPECIALIST

A passionate technical wizard, Kate thrives on managing online content, social media for communications, and development projects.  Kate is the workhorse of the team, pulling out amazing feats of content creation and management week in and week out. 

Prior to joining BC/DC Ideas, Kate coordinated website and social media content, communications, and advertising for Go Global NC and Alzheimer’s NC.

Things that make her happy: I love animals about as much as I love working for nonprofits.

Mishel Gomez Cespedes

CONTENT COORDINATOR

Mishel brings a passion for video storytelling and quippy social media content to the team.  At BC/DC Ideas, she is most likely editing video or scheduling the next moving social media post for our clients.

Her ear for storytelling is her greatest asset. Mishel has a unique ability to assemble content into a concise story that moves audiences to action.

A graduate of Wake Forest University she spent a semester in Spain and years serving her community through the campus organizations. Now, she is putting her passion for good to work.

Brian Crawford

creative director

Mix equal parts nerd and creativity and that’s Brian. A natural problem-solver, Brian’s ability to cut to the core of any problem helps guide our creative team to the correct solution without wasted time or money. It’s the core, this little nugget of truth, that helps our clients take the next step with their audiences.

Brian gets the greatest joy out of helping our clients realize and connect with their story. He is a true believer that everyone and every organization has a compelling story to tell, you just have to listen with an open heart.

Things that make him happy: Hanging out at the park with family, toddler-speak, hitting the focus pull, and good coffee.

Dawn Crawford

principal

The engine behind BC/DC Ideas, Dawn has dedicated her career to good. Dawn brings her considerable experience and expertise to helping elevate the nonprofit sector. Our team’s lead strategist, Dawn is often seen leading our IdeaStorms, penning communications plans, or checking in with clients.

Before launching BC/DC Ideas in 2010, she earned her chops in 10+ years of communications leadership roles for public health, healthcare and youth-focused nonprofits. Working for nonprofits is Dawn’s dream job, and she loves that her 40+ hours a week make the world a better place.

Things that make her happy: A glass of champagne to celebrate big wins, Basecamp, living in the South, seeing the world, and a well-formatted spreadsheet.