Pyramid Communications

📣 Staff Intro 📣

Qapla’, Jeff! (That’s Klingon for “success”.) Jeff recently joined Pyramid full time as Director, Web Development. His background as a photographer, newspaper reporter and AIDS activist informs his work building websites for organizations that spark change.

Outside the office on an Away Team, you’ll see Jeff cosplaying at Star Trek conventions, creating AI art through NightCafe, or scanning the Post Alley Gum Wall for new lifeforms. Live long and prosper!

Last week, a few Pyramid team members traveled to the Blackfeet Nation to meet with key leaders and elders, focusing on the significance of the Blackfeet Water Compact and Settlement Act.

During the visit, our team gathered essential information, interviews, and footage that will guide our efforts over the next year.

In April 2017, the Blackfeet people secured the right to manage their water resources. With access to more than $470 million in federal funds, the Blackfeet Nation has started investing in vital water infrastructure that will benefit the entire community.

In recent years, Pyramid has built many valuable relationships within the Blackfeet Nation. We are proud to support the Blackfeet leadership in 2024 and beyond!

We’re hiring! Are you a web strategist with solid project management skills? Or a project manager with experience developing & maintaining web content? Put your skills to use working on inspiring and challenging causes! Check out our opening for a Strategist, Web & Project Management.

Strategist, Web & Project Management | Pyramid Communications We're seeking a full-time Strategist, Web & Project Management, to join our team and support web projects from discovery to launch.

Do you spend hours drafting newsletters that your subscribers are barely engaging with? Are you overwhelmed by the many options for organizing your contacts (what the heck is the difference between a tag and a group, anyway)?

Join our free webinar to get the best tips and tricks for leveling up your organization's email marketing strategy!

Click here to register: https://bit.ly/3YeANGM

We're hiring! Pyramid is looking for a Senior Strategist, Project Management & Campaigns to join our team. Apply by July 26th!

Senior Strategist, Project Management & Campaigns | Pyramid Communications We are currently seeking a full-time Senior Strategist to join our team in project management and campaign work.

📣 Staff Intro 📣

Meet Kate!

Kate is Associate Director of Web Strategy and UX here at Pyramid, where they use their digital expertise and background in storytelling to help clients better connect with their communities!

Outside of work, you can find Kate at Columbia City Art Gallery (a co-op arts space), or enjoying the biscuits and various community gatherings at Station Coffee Shops in the South End!

Feeling overwhelmed by the constant changes in social media? Unsure if X/Twitter is still the right fit, or if Threads is worth investing time in?

Don’t worry—we’re here to help! We’ll break down what you need to know about X and Threads given the current landscape. Ultimately, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution—it’s about figuring out what works best for your unique situation.

Learn more here!

Are X/Twitter and Threads worth investing time in? | Pyramid Communications Should you still be posting on X, or should you give Threads a try? The answer is... it depends. Let's dive in!

U.S. Indian boarding schools have impacted generations of Native people across America. We're hopeful that the true history of these boarding schools is revealed and that the healing work of the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition is elevated as they work every day towards truth and healing for Native survivors and their families.

They took the children: U.S. created Indian boarding schools to destroy cultures and seize land For 150 years, U.S. policy forced Native American children into boarding schools built to eradicate their culture and assimilate them into White society.

In March, after years of Tribal-led advocacy and navigating a tumultuous political climate, the draft resource management plan (RMP) for the Bears Ears National Monument was released. This draft RMP is unprecedented– it’s the first time a commission of Tribes has collaborated in preparing a resource management plan for a national monument. Alternative E, the preferred alternative, incorporates Traditional Indigenous Knowledge, and balances public access and use of the Monument with protecting its cultural and natural resource.

Join us in supporting a new standard for Tribal-led and sustainable management of public lands. Submit an official public comment today and share this opportunity to take action with your networks.

https://www.bearsearscoalition.org/take-action-alt-e/

TOMORROW: Don't miss our free webinar on getting your op-ed published!

Click here to register: https://bit.ly/4btRYb3

Turn your ideas into published op-eds! On June 5th Pyramid is hosting a free interactive training for nonprofits.

Click here to register today: https://bit.ly/4btRYb3

Big news! We're excited to announce our new collection of free insights and resources, created especially for organizations with limited capacity looking to elevate their communications strategies.

The insights cover a range of topics, including social media strategy, Google Analytics, a style guide for working in Indian Country, and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Insights | Pyramid Communications Keep your communications strategy fresh with our latest resources on strategy, creative and design, branding, digital and web, and more.

Turn your ideas into published op-eds! On June 5th Pyramid is hosting a free interactive training for nonprofits.

Click here to register today: https://bit.ly/4btRYb3

🌟Staff Intro! 🌟

Meet Kira! Kira is a Senior Designer here at Pyramid, where she uses her design sensibility to create engaging and impactful visuals. Her passion for helping clients is informed by her background as a registered nurse.

Here’s a bit more about Kira!

Favorite walkable business: Moore Coffee on 2nd Avenue
Go-to beverage: POG Juice
Local restaurant recommendation: Donna’s

Pyramid is hosting a two-part webinar series on working with media!

Register today for our May 9 session, “Getting reporters to notice: media outreach for non-profits," featuring an AMA with South Seattle Emerald founder Marcus Harrison Green.

Click here to reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/3vWFHN4

Want to talk to reporters or publish an op-ed, but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you have some experience with media but want to strengthen your strategy. We’ve got you covered! Pyramid is hosting a two-part webinar series on working with media.

Our first session, “Getting reporters to notice: media outreach for non-profits”, will be held on May 9.

Click here to register today: https://bit.ly/3vWFHN4

And stay tuned for more info on our June 5 webinar, “Op-eds for impact: Getting published and changing minds”!

Are you an experienced web developer? Are you passionate about working on inspiring and challenging causes? Look no further—Pyramid is hiring for a Senior Web Developer!

Learn more and apply here by May 3:

Senior Web Developer | Pyramid Communications We are seeking a Senior Web Developer, responsible for both back-end and front-end development, to join our growing digital team.

Do you ever see a graphic that looks WAY too busy, but you can't pinpoint what's wrong with it? It all relates to how space and alignment are used in a design.

Swipe to learn how you can use these elements to simplify your visuals!

Last Monday, a few members of our Indian Country team attended the Reservation Economic Summit (RES) Conference in Las Vegas. The conference was an exciting opportunity to network and collaborate with Native and First Nation leaders from across North America.

We loved learning about the impactful work and initiatives by Native leaders and organizations across the country, and left feeling inspired.

📣 Staff Introduction! 📣

Meet Akanksha! Akanksha is the newest member of the Pyramid team, but it already feels like she’s been with us for ages! She brings her qualitative research expertise and background as a former journalist and social policy researcher to the Health Justice team. We’re happy to have her!

When she's not digging into health justice work, you’ll find Akanksha browsing the selection at Left Bank Books (across from the Pyramid offices), making chai, or grabbing a bite at Mioposto Pizzeria.

Our latest design tip is about grouping content!

Grouping together relevant information helps the viewer make the right connections, and ultimately helps you get your message across. Scroll to learn more!

Pyramid was honored to host a lunch-and-learn with Speak With Purpose- SWP Founder and Executive Director Toyia Taylor!

Speak With Purpose seeks to uplift young scholars through the transformative power of public speaking. Since 2012, they’ve served over 20,000 regional students through their weekly programs.

We're inspired by Toyia’s vision to empower young students!

Exciting news! Due to popular demand, Pyramid is hosting a repeat session of our free social media training for non-profits!

We'll share how small teams can do more by doing less on social media. It's all about having a rock-solid social media strategy!

Spots are limited! Click here to register today: https://bit.ly/3SYhkag

🎨 More design tips!

Click through to learn about the importance of visual hierarchy and how you can leverage it to effectively communicate your message!

Quick Design Tips! 🎨

Wondering what a strong visual brand can do for you? We've compiled a few tips to help you leverage your brand to help your organization succeed!

📣 Staff Introduction! 📣

Meet Courtney! Courtney is a Project Associate here at Pyramid working on the Indian Country team with a focus on social media, project management, and event planning. She joined us in 2022 as an intern from UW's American Indian Studies Department.

Favorite local restaurant: JOEY Kitchen at University Village
Favorite walkable business: Pendleton (near the Pyramid office and Pike Place Market)
Favorite beverage: Iced Chai Latte

Last Friday, our Indian Country team participated in our annual Leadership Retreat that took place on Snoqualmie Tribe's ancestral lands at Snoqualmie Falls and the Salish Lodge. We were honored to be joined by WCA CEO Alyssa Macy (Citizen of Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs of Wasco, Navajo, and Hopi descent). The day was filled with hiking, laughter, and space to reflect on culture, stories, personal growth, and identity.

Having space to share wisdom, connect with the land, bond with the team, learn from our leaders and share the stories of our ancestors has recharged our minds and bodies as we step into 2024.

Thankful for the time to share meaningful connections and evolve and grow together as a team. Sharing our heritage helps us not only know each other, but ourselves. When we learn our roots, we become whole.

Pyramid is grateful to have been a part of the Trust-Based Philanthropy in Community Funder Briefing in partnership with the Renton Regional Community Foundation , BECU , and Philanthropy Northwest ! It was a powerful and inspiring day connecting funders and South King County community leaders in person, and putting in action.

Biketober may be over, but it's not quite time to put up your wheels yet! 🚲 We're big fans of cycling at Pyramid, and a few of our team members even ride to work when they can! It's a great way to sneak in extra exercise, enjoy the sights of the city (especially if your route takes you along the Seattle waterfront), and is a greener transportation option than driving. 💚

We asked our bike commuting teammates their #1 tip for riding your bike to work:

Josh: Double-check that your travel coffee mug (and any food containers) are sealed tightly before taking off!
Marisa: If you're going to put your bike on a bus, look up a video on how to do it! It can be super confusing the first time.
Lizzie: Don't forget gloves for the colder months, and always wear layers that are easy to remove.
Izzy: When commuting downtown via the beautiful Elliott Bay waterfront trail, there is the inevitable mega-hill once you get downtown. My tip would be to take Bell Street for the best chance at not having to hike your bike! Or, ignore that and make your way to the market for an early morning pastry from Le Panier.

Thousands of Seattlites voted in the City Council elections this November! For many voters, this meant voting in a new City Council district for the first time, since the lines of Seattle’s districts were redrawn in 2022.

Pyramid supported the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods in a campaign announcing the new districts and helping all residents get connected to their City Councilmember. We even spotted a few familiar Pyramid faces on the posters around town 👀

Are you part of a small non-profit looking to up your social media game? Pyramid is hosting a free social media training for non-profits! We'll share how small teams can do more by doing less on social media. It’s all about having a rock-solid social media strategy!

Spots are limited! Click here to register today: https://bit.ly/3ushg8R