The nonprofit with a clear story is the one that gets funded.

Get the clarity and confidence to ask for the funding you deserve.

 
 
 
 
 

Most nonprofits don’t have a fundraising problem. They have a communication problem.

 

Without a strong message and strategy, even great teams struggle to raise money.

We help mission-driven organizations connect communications and fundraising — so your team works smarter, raises more money, and talks about the work with confidence.

 
 
 

What if your strongest fundraising tool wasn’t another appeal — but a clear, consistent message?

 

You don’t need another one-off email or a new hire.

You need a plan — one that treats communications as a core function. A plan that aligns your fundraising and messaging, rallies your team, and reclaims your time.

 
 
 

Let’s fix that — without adding more to your plate.

 
 
 
 

What you walk away with when you work with us.

→ Messaging frameworks
Language your entire team can use — from grant proposals to gala speeches.

→ Campaign strategy
Know what to say, when to say it, and how to say it — across your calendar.

→ Email + donor journey mapping
Build trust with every touchpoint. Ask when it matters most.

→ Content + communications calendars
No more starting from scratch each week. You’ll finally have a rhythm.

→ Audit + alignment sessions
We sharpen what you already have, so you can build on what you do well.

→ Plans built for your actual capacity
No fluff. No jargon. Just clear, doable steps that match the team you actually have.

 

Drop us a line. We’ll talk about what’s not working—and how we can help.

 
Dimitri played a key role in helping us raise critical funding, ensuring the sustainability of our programs during a period of transition and growth. He also developed a clear and effective communications guide that strengthened how we tell our story and engage our community. Perhaps most importantly, Dimitri helped us take a step back to assess our role in the neighborhood, identify emerging needs, and shape a vision that reflects the voices and priorities of the Lower East Side.
— Antonio, Lower East Side Ecology Center
 
 

Meet the strategist behind Five 15 media

Good people will fight if we lead them.

Hi, my name is Dimitri.

I’ve led nonprofit communications, edited daily newspapers, and helped national organizations align their story with their strategy.

I’m based in Brooklyn, where I live with my family, and I care deeply about the power of mission-driven work to change lives — especially when it’s communicated clearly, honestly, and with heart.

 
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