Avalon is honored to work with some of the most effective and respected nonprofit organizations in the world. We have helped small organizations grow, and leading organizations reach new heights. Since our founding in 1997, Avalon has been dedicated to working only with nonprofit clients. This is different from some other agencies that split their time between nonprofit and commercial clients. Avalon is woman-owned and operated and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Explore our inspiring client roster, and then find out how you can join them!
Animal Equality is an international organization working with society, governments, and companies to end cruelty to farmed animals.
An Avalon client since 2020, Avalon provides direct mail fundraising strategy and program management.
www.animalequality.org
ASCD empowers educators so they may achieve excellence in learning, teaching, and leading. Compromised of education professionals from more than 120 countries, 133,000* members and 64 affiliate organizations, the organization supports efforts to ensure that every child is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged.
Avalon provides full-service direct mail and online fundraising strategy for ASCD.
ascd.org.
* Membership data as of May 2020. Includes Activate subscribers.
The mission of Bread for the City is to provide neighbors and residents of Washington, DC with comprehensive services, including food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services, in an atmosphere of dignity and respect.
Bread for the City, shares the vision of Washington, DC as a nurturing community, where all residents have access to the basic material resources they need for survival and growth, and the prosperity of their social, emotional, and spiritual lives.
www.breadforthecity.org
The Brennan Center for Justice is an independent, nonpartisan law and policy organization that works to reform, revitalize, and when necessary, defend American systems of democracy and justice. Its distinct model combines the roles of think tank, advocacy group, and communications hub to advance legal and policy change and to make American democracy work for all.
Formerly a Tripi Consulting client since 2014, Avalon now manages BCJ’s direct mail donor acquisition and renewal programs, growing the donor file by 352%.
www.brennancenter.org
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a national nonprofit public charity committed to dramatically increasing the number of adoptions of children waiting in North America’s foster care systems. Created by Wendy’s® founder Dave Thomas who was adopted, the Foundation implements evidence-based, results-driven national service programs, foster care adoption awareness campaigns and innovative grantmaking. Through its signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids®, the Foundation supports the hiring of adoption professionals, known as recruiters, who are dedicated to finding permanent, loving homes for children in foster care who are often overlooked.
Avalon provides direct mail and digital fundraising strategy for the Foundation.
davethomasfoundation.org.
The Drug Policy Alliance is the leading organization in the U.S. working to end the war on drugs, repair its harms, and build a world where the regulation of drugs is grounded in health, equity, and human rights. They fight every day, in collaboration with other movements, and at every policy level – local, state, federal, and international – to change laws, advance justice, and save lives.
An Avalon client since 2022, Avalon provides direct mail and digital fundraising strategy and support to the Drug Policy Alliance.
drugpolicy.org
East Bay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (East Bay SPCA) is one of the oldest animal shelters in the country, but they are much more than that. With locations in Oakland and Dublin, California, East Bay SPCA supports the increasing and changing needs of animals and people in the Bay Area and beyond. East Bay SPCA offers a comprehensive range of programs that support people who need help meeting the needs of their pets, including resources and referrals for pet owners in crisis, veterinary care, behavior and training, and financial assistance.
A client since 2023, Avalon provides full-service direct mail and online fundraising support.
eastbayspca.org
Farm Sanctuary works to protect farm animals from cruelty, inspire change in the way society views and treats farm animals, and promote compassionate vegan living.
An Avalon client since 2007, Avalon provides full-service direct mail, telemarketing, and online fundraising strategy and program management.
www.farmsanctuary.org
Fountain House is a national mental health nonprofit fighting to improve health, increase opportunity, and end social and economic isolation for people living with serious mental illness. Founded in 1948 in New York City, Fountain House originated the clubhouse model in community mental health, that has been replicated across the five boroughs, and more than 300 times in nearly 40 US states and in 30 countries around the world.
Avalon has managed Fountain House’s direct mail program for two decades and has been honored with numerous industry awards for package performance and innovation.
www.fountainhouse.org
Friends of the Smithsonian is a national group of generous individuals whose contributions help facilitate important scientific research, outreach, exhibitions, and scholarship across all Smithsonian museums and programs.
An Avalon client since 2002, Avalon provides full-service telemarketing fundraising strategy and program management.
www.si.edu/support/membership.com
As the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon Conservancy (GCC) seeks to inspire people to protect and enhance the national park for present and future generations. The organization offers support through raising private funds, operating retail shops within the park, and providing premier guided educational programs about the natural and cultural history of the region.
Avalon provides full-service direct mail and online fundraising strategy for GCC.
grandcanyon.org
Human Rescue Alliance is a tenacious advocate for animals, building an alliance that can tackle the systemic challenges facing animals in the DC region and beyond, with the goal of saving more lives. The nonprofit organization protects animals, supports families, and advocates for a world where all animals can thrive.
Avalon provides full-service direct mail and online fundraising strategy for HRA.
humanerescuealliance.org
Since opening in 1971, the Kennedy Center has continued its efforts to fulfill President Kennedy’s vision: presenting the greatest performers and performances from across America and around the world, nurturing new works and young artists, and serving the nation as a leader in arts education.
An Avalon client since 1997 (and since 1993 with Avalon’s predecessor agency), Avalon provides full-service direct mail, telemarketing, and online fundraising strategy and program management.
www.kennedy-center.org
The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation is the non-profit partner and creative collaborator of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, which is administered by the National Archives and Records Administration and holds the definitive historical record of the life, work, and times of John F. Kennedy. Over the past forty years, this partnership has produced world class exhibits, the largest, most advanced digital archive created by a presidential library, award-winning educational and digital resources, and public programs that make the Library the largest convener of public dialogues in the Boston area. Grounded in the archival evidence, these activities promote a greater appreciation of America’s political and cultural heritage, the process of governing, and the importance of public service. In addition to its support of the Kennedy Library, the Kennedy Library Foundation directly sponsors programs and activities that help people understand the major challenges facing democracy today and inspire people to engage with the issues at the heart of contemporary life that relate to the legacy of President John F. Kennedy, including service, innovation and bold leadership, inclusion, global citizenship, and the arts.
jfklibrary.org
Established as the first food bank on the East Coast in 1979 to provide hunger relief services to Baltimore City, the Maryland Food Bank (MFB) has grown to become a statewide organization that distributes more than 100,000 meals a day through a network of 1,250 distribution partners, including soup kitchens, pantries, shelters, schools, and other community-based organizations across the state.
www.mdfoodbank.org
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a showcase for the habitats and sea life of one of the world’s richest marine regions. The mission of the nonprofit Monterey Bay Aquarium is to inspire conservation of the ocean. More than 35,000 creatures representing over 550 species fill 34 major galleries. With nearly 200 exhibits in all, the Aquarium is a window to the wonders of the ocean.
www.montereybayaquarium.org
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) is a global institution which houses and preserves preeminent collections and aspires to serve a wide variety of people through direct encounters with works of art. Showcasing ancient artistry and modern masterpieces, local legends and global visionaries, the Museum’s renowned collection of nearly 500,000 works tells the story of the human experience—a story that holds unique meaning for everyone. It welcomes diverse perspectives, both within the artwork and among its visitors, and aims to encourage inquiry and heighten public understanding and appreciation of the visual world.
A client since 2023, Avalon manages the MFA’s direct response fundraising program.
mfa.org
The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum maintains the world’s largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts, encompassing all aspects of human flight, as well as related works of art and archival materials. It operates two landmark facilities that, together, welcome more than eight million visitors a year, making it the most visited museum in the country. It also is home to the Center for Earth and Planetary Studies.
airandspace.si.edu
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will be a place where all Americans and visitors from around the world can learn about the richness and diversity of the African American experience, what it means to their lives and how it helped us shape this nation. The museum will be a place that transcends the boundaries of race and culture that divide us, and become a lens into a story that unites us all.
An Avalon client since 2012, Avalon provides renewal program fundraising consulting services.
www.nmaahc.si.edu
The National Museum of the American Indian, the sixteenth museum of the Smithsonian Institution, is committed to advancing knowledge and understanding of the Native cultures of the Western Hemisphere, past, present, and future, through partnership with Native people and others.
An Avalon client since 2008, Avalon provides full-service direct mail, telemarketing, and online fundraising strategy and program management.
www.nmai.si.edu
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino honors the dreams, challenges, and triumphs of U.S. Latinos, elevating diverse stories within the nation’s narrative. The museum creates transformative experiences, fosters a deeper understanding of American history and culture, and connects communities nationwide. The museum provides resources and collaborates with other museums to expand scholarly research, public programs, digital content, collections and more. The museum operates its Molina Family Latino Gallery, the Smithsonian’s first gallery dedicated to the Latino experience, at the National Museum of American History while the permanent museum is being designed and built in Washington, DC.
Since 2024, Avalon has provided NMAL with online and direct mail fundraising support.
https://latino.si.edu/
The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is a nonprofit that works to protect and enhance America’s National Parks for present and future generations. Through advocacy, education, and stewardship, NPCA plays a crucial role in ensuring that these magnificent lands and landmarks are protected in perpetuity.
An Avalon client since 2010, Avalon provides full-service direct mail, telemarketing, and online fundraising strategy and program management.
www.npca.org
Since 1949, the National Trust for Historic Preservation (the National Trust) has led the movement to save the places where American history happened. The National Trust protects and promotes historic places, including a diverse collection of 27 sites open to the public. A privately funded nonprofit organization, the National Trust works to save historic sites; tell the full story of our nation; build stronger communities; and invest in preservation’s future. Their work connects us to the past, anchors us to the present, and leads us into the future.
A client since 2024, Avalon provides the National Trust with full-service digital fundraising and marketing support.
https://savingplaces.org/
Pine Street Inn has been working in the Greater Boston community for 50 years to provide services daily to homeless and formerly homeless individuals through street outreach, emergency services, supporting housing, job training, and connections to employment. The organization strives to help these men and women gain back their independence, while maintaining core values of community, teamwork, accountability, and respect. Pine Street Inn’s mission is to end homelessness by making permanent housing a reality for all.
Avalon has supported Pine Street Inn since 2018, providing full-service fundraising strategy and program management for their direct mail and eFundraising efforts.
www.pinestreetinn.org
Rainbow Railroad is a global not-for-profit organization that helps at-risk LGTBQI+ people get to safety worldwide. Based in the United States and Canada, Rainbow Railroad helps LGBTQI+ people facing persecution based on their sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics.
Since its founding as a volunteer-run organization in 2006, Rainbow Railroad has helped almost 10,000 LGBTQI+ individuals find safety through emergency relocation, crisis response, cash assistance, and other forms of assistance. As a result of Rainbow Railroad, more LGBTQI+ individuals can access lives free from persecution.
A client since 2023, Avalon supports Rainbow Railroad’s multichannel fundraising efforts in the United States and Canada.
www.rainbowrailroad.org
SAGE is the world’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) older people. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in New York City, SAGE is a national organization that offers supportive services and consumer resources to LGBTQ+ older people and their caregivers. SAGE also advocates for public policy changes that address the needs of LGBTQ+ elders, provides education and technical assistance for aging providers and LGBTQ+ community organizations through its National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging, and cultural competency training through SAGECare. With staff located across the country, SAGE also coordinates SAGENet, a growing network of affiliates in the United States.
Since 2010, Avalon has provided strategy and management for SAGE’s award-winning direct mail donor acquisition and renewal programs, as well as its digital fundraising campaigns.
www.sageusa.org
The San Francisco Symphony exists to inspire and serve audiences and communities throughout the Bay Area and the world through the power of musical performance. Founded in 1911, the San Francisco Symphony strives to be a leader and catalyst for reimagining how people everywhere engage with orchestral music in deep and meaningful ways.
A client since 2022, Avalon supports the San Francisco Symphony’s digital and direct mail fundraising efforts.
www.sfsymphony.org
The Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum expands the story of America through the often-untold accounts and accomplishments of women—individually and collectively—to better understand our past and inspire our future. Their mission is to create space for women’s history on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., deepen our nation’s stories, and inspire conversation, connection, and change.
Avalon has supported the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum with online and direct mail fundraising services since 2024 ahead of its historic opening.
https://womenshistory.si.edu/
Smithsonian’s National Zoo Membership is part of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, fueling wildlife conservation partnerships in more than 30 countries. The membership program helps support the Zoo’s lifelong commitment to conservation, including the decade-long effort to conserve the cheetah population. Members are the Zoo’s strongest champions of animal conservation and wildlife research and help fulfill the Zoo’s mission to save species through science, education, and global conservation work!
Avalon provides full-service direct mail and digital fundraising support for Smithsonian’s National Zoo Membership program.
nationalzoo.si.edu/membership
Society for Science is a champion for science, dedicated to expanding scientific literacy, effective STEM education, and scientific research. The society focuses on promoting the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement: to inform, educate, and inspire. Since 1921, the Society (formerly known as Science Service) has conveyed the excitement of science and research directly to the public through their award-winning publications and world-class science education competitions.
www.societyforscience.org
For more than a century, The Trustees have preserved, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. They care for more than 100 special places – nearly 25,000 acres – all around Massachusetts and are actively mobilizing a whole new generation to care about these properties.
An Avalon client since 2011, Avalon provides full-service direct mail, telemarketing, and online fundraising strategy and program management as well as strategic planning assistance.
www.thetrustees.org
As the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan philanthropic partner of the National Park Service, the Trust for the National Mall is dedicated to restoring, enriching, and preserving the National Mall. The Trust brings private funding, project expertise, and in-kind support to help elevate the National Mall and its historic purpose, especially critical as we approach America’s 250th in 2026. The Trust raises funding, leads capital restoration and sustainability projects, mobilizes volunteer operations, and provides innovative educational experiences to ensure the National Mall, with 36 million visits each year, endures as a vibrant civic stage for all.
Avalon has supported the Trust’s fundraising program since 2024.
www.nationalmall.org
As America’s National Park for the Performing Arts, Wolf Trap plays a valuable leadership role in both the local and national performing arts communities. Through a wide range of artistic and education programs, Wolf Trap enhances our nation’s cultural life and ensures that the arts remain accessible and affordable to the broadest possible audience.
An Avalon client since 2010, Avalon provides full-service direct mail, telemarketing, and online fundraising strategy and program management.
www.wolftrap.org
Women’s World Banking is dedicated to economic empowerment and financial inclusion. Nearly one billion women worldwide are unserved or underserved by the financial sector, unable to reach their full potential. For 45 years, Women’s World Banking has helped low-income women access the financial tools and confidence they need to participate fully in their societies and economies. Based in New York, Women’s World Banking partners with financial institutions, service providers, policymakers, investors, and donors to bring women-centered products, services, marketing practices, and policies to market.
A client since 2022, Avalon provides full-service direct mail and online fundraising support to Women’s World Banking.
www.womensworldbanking.org
Yellowstone Forever is the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park. They connect people to Yellowstone through outstanding visitor experiences and educational programs, and translate those experiences into lifelong support and philanthropic investment to conserve and enhance the park for the future. Their educational programming, products, and services help people enjoy, understand, and appreciate the wildlife, geology, and cultural history of the park.
www.yellowstone.org
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