Category: 2013

Meet the Original Rockstar- Dawn Crawford

November 28, 2013
by Brian Crawford

Each new addition to our rockstar team is welcomed with their very own entry on the blog! So …

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Embracing Info and Infographics

November 25, 2013
by Brian Crawford

Social media has become a staple of public relations and rightfully so, as one in four people across …

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Giving (with feeling!)

October 29, 2013
by Brian Crawford

“When you use stories and images to communicate, you are speaking directly to the part of the brain …

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Nonprofit Engagement for a New Facebook

September 27, 2013
by Brian Crawford

Facebook is constantly changing and evolving, challenging nonprofits to continually evolve with it. The most recent, and very …

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Repinning for a Cause: Pinterest For Nonprofits

May 21, 2013
by Dawn Crawford

Pinterest is a wild, beautiful land of ladies. Yes, 68% of users are women. Even more specifically, they …

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The 12 Types of Users on Social Media (infographic)

May 2, 2013
by Brian Crawford

I ran across a great infographic from First Direct out of the UK. This list falls in line …

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Coming HOME to Facebook

April 19, 2013
by Dawn Crawford

One of the first things we say when it comes to content strategies for Facebook pages is “think …

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Beaming with Pride

April 15, 2013
by Dawn Crawford

Around here at BC/DC Ideas, we often talk about our jobs being our “work child.” We nurture it …

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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.