Communications for
mission-based organizations

When people band together, big things happen.

Who we work with

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Goodwill San Francisco Bay
media relations, executive visibility, project management, interim leadership
Goodwill San Francisco Bay
media relations, executive visibility, project management, interim leadership

Goodwill San Francisco Bay is so much more than a store. We've been working deeply with their organization since 2022 to connect people to their mission through interim team leadership, donor engagement, and providing extra day-to-day capacity.

“From providing interim team leadership to becoming one of my most trusted advisors, Joshua and Band Together were an indispensable and long-term part of the Goodwill team, including during critical moments of organizational change."

– William Rogers, CEO

media relations, executive visibility, project management, interim leadership
Tipping Point Community
project management, special projects, content creation
Tipping Point Community
project management, special projects, content creation

Tipping Point is a leading philanthropic organization fighting poverty in the Bay Area. We’ve had the privilege of supporting them as an anchor client since 2022. From writing speeches and placing stories in the press, to creating a data-based dashboard about homelessness, and producing their annual large-scale fundraising gala, we deeply believe in the power of philanthropy to make an impact.

“Joshua and Marisa know how to get it done! Whether it's for sensitive internal communications, a live speech, or a comprehensive fundraising campaign - they bring experience and care to every aspect of their work. If you're looking to up your comms game, this is your team.”

– Sam Cobbs, CEO

project management, special projects, content creation
First 5 Alameda County
public affairs, special projects, communications planning
First 5 Alameda County
public affairs, special projects, communications planning

First 5 Alameda County strives to ensure that every child is ready for Kindergarten. During a time of organizational growth, we have supported First 5 with grant writing, executive coaching, and internal communications. First 5 offers an extraordinary example of what it looks like to take a systems approach, and we are honored to be part of the team.

"Collaborating with Joshua has significantly transformed our communications and our approach to storytelling. His expertise, creativity, and strategic thinking have helped us effectively convey key messages to various stakeholders. I highly recommend his services to any organization looking to elevate its communication strategy."

– Itzel Diaz-Romo, Communications Officer

public affairs, special projects, communications planning
Heart & Armor Foundation
communications planning, content creation
Heart & Armor Foundation
communications planning, content creation

Heart and Armor works to connect civilians and veterans to service projects and raises funds to support mental health research for our veteran community. We’ve had the honor of serving as the communications arm for Heart & Armor Foundation for over a year. From supporting a first-ever benefit concert with John Mayer and Ed Sheeran, to managing a national feature on CBS Mornings, we are honored to partner with Heart & Armor.

“Band Together has generated incalculably valuable attention to our work - they are creative, diligent, and effective at maximizing exposure and publicity. Their distinguishing impact, however, is the type and tone of attention they have cultivated. They are great listeners that is synchronized to the complicated spirit of our organization."

– Gerard Choucroun, Executive Director

communications planning, content creation
Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program (FFRP)
communications planning
Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program (FFRP)
communications planning

FFRP is a trailblazing organization working at the intersection of criminal justice, workforce development, and climate change. We partnered with them to raise awareness for the expansion of their program to the Bay Area by publicizing FFRP’s first-ever graduation of students in Oakland and have been grateful to expand our work to help refine their core messaging and executive visibility efforts.

“Band Together helped us reshape our messaging so it is clearer, punchier, and more compelling. As important, they didn’t just do the work - but built trust with our entire team, bringing everyone along so we could all speak with one voice. As a huge bonus, they're just fun people to work with!"  

– Cari Pang Chen, Director, FFRP

communications planning
Gateway Arch Park Foundation
speeches and presentations
Gateway Arch Park Foundation
speeches and presentations

We love being part of an iconic St. Louis institution! From developing executive messages and newsletter articles, to managing paid advertising, we’re passionate about using communications to make public spaces more accessible.

“Marisa helped us during a time of transition on our Communications and Marketing team and has continued to help us augment our communications strategy. She has the unique ability to quickly adapt to the voice of the organization, is extremely detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and has been an excellent strategist in paid media. You can feel the motivation she has to make your organization and your mission succeed.”

– Ryan McClure, Executive Director

speeches and presentations

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What we do

We do a lotta bit of everything.

Communications Planning
Aligning tasks, capacity, and goals with your timeline

Interim Leadership
Stepping into the team deeply when needed most

Public Affairs + Media Relations
Earning the attention and coverage you deserve

Executive Visibility
Amplifying the voices of leadership

Content Creation
Drafting and editing copy for social, newsletters, web, video scripts, and more

Project Management
Playing quarterback on big jobs

Speeches + Presentations
Working with executives, staff, and program participants for important moments

Special Projects
Moving that ambitious idea forward

Our work

Band Together is an independent communications shop with a singular goal: to help mission-based organizations tell their story. We love rolling up our sleeves and pride ourselves on delivering work that our clients can put to use immediately. We ask hard questions and hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards. We approach every partnership with fresh eyes and have a healthy skepticism of PowerPoint templates and ChatGPT!

What we believe

Customization and flexibility are core to who we are, but at the same time, we love a good project tracker. We’re unapologetic generalists with a passion for leveraging communications to advance your strategy. From writing that upcoming speech to pitching your story to the press, to building your first public awareness campaign - we are your strategic partners, creative muscle, ghostwriters, extra hands, and cheerleaders.

About our name

In October 2017, one of the most devastating fires in state history raged across northern California. The region was in shock at the extensiveness of destruction and suffering. As part of the in-house Tipping Point team at the time, we found ourselves in a unique position to leverage the convening power of philanthropy in support of our neighbors.

Over the course of five weeks, we organized a star-studded benefit concert for 40,000 people at Oracle Park to honor the lives lost and recognize the heroic work of the first responders. The concert—featuring Metallica, Dave Matthews, G-Eazy, Dead & Company, and others—was called Band Together. The effort raised more than $33 million for local organizations that were providing resources to those most impacted by the fire. 

We saw firsthand how the right message, at the right time can have a profound impact. We know that stories move people to action. While the fire was a unique moment in time, there doesn't need to be an emergency to act with intention and bring people together around a shared vision. Our clients do it every day. 

When people band together, big things happen.

Meet the team

Joshua Steinberger
CO-FOUNDER

I've spent the past two decades working at the intersection of strategy and communications. As the head of External Affairs at Tipping Point Community, I worked with an extraordinary group of teammates to leverage the power of storytelling, press, and events to articulate the complexity of poverty. As a member of the executive team at the Presidio Trust, I helped lead the transformation of a military post into a cherished national park. The common theme of my career - from early work on political campaigns and graduate studies in urban planning to my current work supporting mission-based organizations - is bringing people together around a shared purpose. On the weekends, you’ll find me coaching youth soccer, chasing the dogs, and carpooling kids around the amazing Bay Area.

Marisa Giller
CO-FOUNDER

Throughout my 20-year career, I've worked with trailblazing organizations across sectors from Levi Strauss & Co. to Tipping Point Community, and the award-winning, global PR agency, FleishmanHillard. I'm a utility player at heart, with expertise in creating comprehensive communications plans, developing media relations strategies, and writing content for diverse audiences using a multitude of channels. I provide strategic counsel at the highest levels while always maintaining a willingness to pitch in on the day-to-day tactics. After over a decade in the Bay Area, I moved to my hometown of St. Louis, Mo. (Go Blues!), where I can be found running after my two little ones and re-exploring my favorite childhood haunts.

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