For almost 25 years, OtherWisz Creative has been dedicated to helping Buffalo’s non-profit and community-based organizations succeed. We’re proud of the work we’ve done in cooperation with local groups, providing everything from branding, graphic design, web design, print and digital marketing services to make it possible for them stand out and reach their audiences. We offer cost-effective solutions to assist these organizations in reaching further than their marketing budgets may normally stretch.
“We are aware that most non-profits often operate within limited budgets. That’s why we work closely with each client to develop scalable, affordable solutions that are customized to their unique needs,” stated Mark Wisz, COO and Project Manager at OtherWisz, “Our focus is always to deliver high-quality work while keeping the costs reasonable for non-profits, so they can invest their resources into areas that matter.”
OtherWisz has fine-tuned our methods over time to deliver the best results with the most cost efficiency. We pride ourselves on giving more than just a finished product; we give our clients the tools they need to succeed long after the project is completed.
To give an example: For web design projects, we use a well-established, open-source platform that puts ownership of the website in the organization’s hands. This user-friendly content management system gives our clients the ability to easily update and edit their own websites. The non-profit can then reduce the cost of third-party maintenance and control their digital content for a more secure, longer-lasting site.
For clients who prefer more hands-on support, we also offer more comprehensive, yet still affordable, Monthly Maintenance Plans that include features such as website updates, to take that task off the busy staff members’ hands.
One of the key aspects of our work as designers is to help our clients build strong, cohesive brands that resonate with the audiences they want to reach. From brand auditing and development, to logo and identity design, we focus on visuals and messaging that reflect each organization’s unique mission and values. For instance, our work for Literacy Buffalo Niagara has spanned over 20 years to include multiple rebrands, website design, event branding, marketing materials, and digital fundraising — ensuring that LBN’s brand is impactful and consistent at every touchpoint.
Our work with the Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers is another local non-profit we have worked with to build a strong, memorable brand. We designed new logos for both themain organization and their affordable senior housing complex, and created environmental graphics that reflect the organization’s history and values for wall murals at two BFNC office locations. Using their supplied footage and photos, we have also produced videos for BFNC to celebrate staff members and share their mission in a compelling way. We went on to design a user-friendly website and a series of brochures that can be distributed to promote their programs and services.
Other non-profits we have had the pleasure to work with over the past 25 years include:
- Social service providers: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI); Heart and Hands: Faith in Action, Inc; Peace of the City; Pinnacle Community Services; Homespace
- Housing service providers: Heart of the City Neighborhoods; Broadway Fillmore Neighborhood Housing Services; Neighborhood Housing Services of South Buffalo
- Cultural organizations: Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum; Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park; Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center; Neglia Ballet
- Organizations outside the Buffalo region: Literacy Volunteers of Wayne County; Pancreatic Cancer Association of WNY (headquartered in Rochester); Special Needs Advocacy Network, Boston, MA; Workforce Development Institute, Albany, NY
We’ve continued to work with so many non-profits over the years because we truly believe in them. These organizations play a vital role in our community, offering invaluable services to those most in need. By helping to strengthen their brands and extend their reach, we feel that we are doing our part towards the greater good. At OtherWisz Creative, it’s not just about the work we do; it’s about the difference we make in our community.
We offer design services for a variety of marketing materials, including brochures, postcards, event banners, posters, annual reports, appeal packages, event fundraising materials and more. These assets help non-profits spread the word about their work and connect with their communities, whether through direct mail, events, or social media. If you’re a non-profit organization in need of design or marketing services, please get in touch — we’d love to work with you!
