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Photographing your moments in San Francisco, California

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Photographing your moments in San Francisco, California

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Photographing your moments in San Francisco, California

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EDUCATION

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SOCIAL IMPACT

CAREERS

We offer a collaborative workplace designed for you to thrive so you can do what you do best.

WHAT WE DO

WE'RE HERE TO HELP.

At Cultivate & Engage, we capture and share the untold stories of impact that shape brand perception and inspire action. A strategic communications firm, our work is deeply rooted in research and processes, and we are resolute in our efforts to provide thorough recommendations and services to the purpose- and mission-driven organizations we support.

A BIT OF BACKGROUND INFO:

Formerly known as Holdsworth Communications, we rebranded in 2023 to better reflect the significant work we do in cultivating relationships and engaging stakeholders. We also expanded our service sector from only working with those in education to also partnering with non-profits, government agencies, and socially-conscious companies.

This brand reset aligns with our work toward earning B Corp status. In 2022, we were honored with the Good for Michigan SDG All-Star Award for scoring the highest of any company in the state on an assessment of overall dedication to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, fueling our shift to working with more changemakers around the world.

ABOUT US

OUR MISSION

We challenge the status quo to strategically craft authentic brand stories for purpose-driven organizations seeking to drive engagement, increase awareness, and inspire action.

OUR VISION

OUR BRAND VALUES

To be a global catalyst in cultivating meaningful and enduring connections through efficacious storytelling.

We do what’s right, not what’s easy. That means we help our clients do the same. We know living in discomfort is necessary to create real change, but clients will never have to wonder why we recommend what we do. Being candid provides clarity, and, to us, there’s no better way to show we care than being honest with ourselves and our clients.

CANDOR

We want to know more. We are not afraid to respectfully ask questions or test different hypotheses and frameworks. We go deeper than the surface until we find the true stories, struggles, and surprises, to facilitate a custom solution. 

cURIOSITY

We have a daring willingness to challenge norms, push boundaries, and pursue ambitious goals head-on. We’re gutsy, yet responsible, undaunted by obstacles we may need to tackle. Each project is distinct, original, and uniquely crafted because our clients deserve our best work.

Audaciousness

We not only produce high-quality work that makes an impact, but we also complete our projects efficiently and effectively. We respect our clients’ resources and will never make malaligned recommendations. This allows our clever and astute team to shine.

Resourcefulness

We persist in seeking value for our clients and we are purposeful in our daily work. Although not quite pertinacious, we are appropriately assertive, respecting each other and our clients. We do not give up; yet, when we are steadfast with our recommendations, we back them up with rationale.

Tenacity

WORK PERKS

  • Bring your dog (or cat or bird or snake) to work - you can work remotely from anywhere in the world.
  • Access to premium online training and educational programs to level up your skills and expertise.
  • We walk the walk and talk the talk - all employees and contractors help us make decisions on how we give back to our communities.
  • By supporting organizations poised to change the world, you will get to work with difference-makers on a daily basis. Does it get much more inspirational than that?
  • Contractors can still work with other non-competing companies - we’ll come up with an appropriate schedule and workload that is mutually beneficial.
  • Full-time employees get two paid hours per month to volunteer for pro bono projects and/or community service projects that light you up.
  • Full-time employees also receive all 11 federal holidays off and a generous PTO and benefits package.
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At Cultivate & Engage, we work tirelessly to figure out the root cause of your challenges, solve the problems, and provide candid, actionable recommendations.