Communications that drive results.

Mishina Throughline helps mission-driven organizations tell their unique stories clearly, consistently, and compellingly.

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About Us

Mishina Throughline provides strategy and storytelling to help mission-driven organizations advance their priorities. We listen to what you need and partner with you to deliver the results you’re looking for.

Our boutique consultancy is led by Mayu Mishina, a communications leader with more than 15 years of experience shaping brand narratives for mission-driven organizations.

A strategic thinker and systems integrator, Mayu has led communications and organizational initiatives for national and international organizations alike. Her experience ranges from branding and fundraising communications to event organization and stakeholder management. She has worked in the conservation, international development, social justice, and higher education sectors, among others.

Mayu has created award-winning donor publications, developed the brand voice for advocacy campaigns, overhauled websites and social media channels for major organizations, and much more. She most recently served as senior director for strategic communications at Tanager, where she spearheaded thought leadership efforts that helped the organization obtain nearly $40 million in funding.

Services

Strategy

  • Organizational strategy (developing & operationalizing)

  • Communications diagnostic & strategy

  • Thought leadership

  • Initiative development

  • Partnership outreach & engagement

  • Event development & production

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We provide an array of services to help you maximize your impact.

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Storytelling

  • Messaging & narrative architecture

  • Multimedia content

  • Social media

  • Executive communications & talking points

  • Collateral & publications

  • Donor communications

  • Board presentations & reporting

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Communications Systems & More

  • Content calendars

  • Communications workflows & team structure

  • Project & campaign management

  • Meeting facilitation

  • Presentation coaching

  • Thought partnership