Stories Have Power. Let’s Tell Yours.

Meet David Dodge

I’m a storyteller at heart — and love helping mission-driven organizations create eye-catching content that stands out. My clients span the non-profit, governmental, and private sectors. Regardless of the industry, I conceive and craft thought-provoking content for clients that drives action and makes an impact.

Services

Copywriting

Craft thought-provoking, engaging and persuasive copy that drives action and creates impact.

Grant Writing

Incorporate examples of organizational impact through effective storytelling to meet and surpass development goals.

Ghost Writing / Speech Writing

Author essays, articles, books, and speeches in the tone and style of an individual or organization.

Branding & Messaging

Imagine, develop, and manage brand identity and messaging aligned with organizational mission, vision, and values.

Newsletter Development

Develop compelling and entertaining newsletter copy to engage your audience and drive clicks.

Proofreading & Fact Checking

Ensure content is accurate, coherent, and properly adheres to AP, MLA, Chicago, Oxford or internal style guides.

Communications Strategy

Create 360-degree communication plans including media relations, content creation, social media strategy, and more.

Social Media

Curate and develop social content, grow audiences, conceive and launch social campaigns, and more.

Media Coaching

Prepare organizational staff, leaders, and board members to give memorable and inspiring speeches and interviews.

My Work

  • The New York Times — Parenting

    Created comprehensive guides on various subjects to support the launch of The New York Times Parenting Section.

  • Gays With Kids

    Development of comprehensive guides to walk queer men through every step of the family-building process, from start to finish.

  • UNFCU Foundation

    Developed copy for a refreshed website that aligns with the organization’s mission and celebrates its inspiring and impactful work.

  • Brandworkers

    Support the fundraising needs of this local NY/NJ community-led organization — through grant writing and events planning.

  • Community Learning Partnership

    Developed and implemented content and media strategies for a national non-profit organization dedicated to building the next generation of advocates and change makers.

  • Global Surrogacy Consulting

    Support the launch of a new surrogacy agency by populating the organization’s website with informative, engaging, SEO-focused blog posts.

  • Veatch Program

    Author annual reports, create promotional materials, develop and disseminate newsletters, and craft presentation materials for the Veatch Program.

  • Vocal-NY

    Conducted a year-long feasibility study — including a thorough review of political and media landscapes — to support the organization’s national expansion plans.

  • Mastercard

    Copywriting support for multiple Mastercard projects in the fintech space.

See portfolio

Recent clients include:

Journalism and Writing

In addition to working with clients on creating thoughtful, engaging, and impactful communications, I am also a well-published journalist and author — covering health and wellness, LGBTQ issues, travel, parenting, politics, art and culture, and more.

I’m a regular contributor to the Well desk at The New York Times — where I focus on topics and perspectives that often go unreported elsewhere. I’ve covered everything from the struggles facing the nation’s foster care system to what motivates surrogates to carry a child for someone else.

I’ve had my work appear in USA Today, Newsweek, Travel + Leisure, CN Traveler, Out, Advocate, and Huffington Post among other outlets. I’m also the author of several books published by Prestel, a division of Penguin Random House.

For more about my writing, check out my journalism website: www.byDavidDodge.ink. Have a pitch for me? Contact me on my submission form.