Services
We are a nimble, boutique agency with a network of highly-regarded partners offering a full range of marketing and communications services, but delivering only those you need.
Strategic Positioning
Marketing and communications strategy must begin with a complete understanding of the forces surrounding you.
Media Relations
Successful communications depend on gaining and sustaining attention.
Brand Development
Your brand is your most important asset. It creates loyalty and value that lasts a lifetime.
Fundraising Communications
Raising money is the lifeblood of a nonprofit organization. Competition for funding has never been more intense.
Impact
We aim to go beyond the subjective to the measurable objective – reaching more stakeholders, driving new business, advancing equity, increasing donations, influencing policy change.
Greater Chicago Food Depository
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is one of the country’s largest food banks, providing food to individuals and families facing food insecurity through a network of 800 pantries, soup kitchens and shelters.
One Million Degrees
The organization has sought support for a range of activities, beginning with messaging for its tenth anniversary and largest fundraising campaign, and extending to extensive media relations to underscore the value of community college to students, communities, and employers and the linkage between its programs and student success.
Perkins&Will
One of the leading global architecture and design firms, Perkins&Will sought media relations counsel to assist its Chicago studio marketing and firm-wide corporate public relations teams in raising the visibility of leadership and the projects “that make a positive difference in the world.”
Shriver Center on Poverty Law
A Chicago-based national organization that advances economic and racial justice for all, was preparing for its 50th anniversary and the launch of a new strategic plan.
“Our experience working with Melcher+Tucker was outstanding. They are a team of reliable professionals who have consistently gone above and beyond to help us meet our goals. From interview prep to op-ed placement, their expertise, dedication, and commitment to our work together has been instrumental in amplifying OMD’s message and reach. We are grateful for the strategic guidance and thoughtful execution and wholeheartedly recommend them to any organization seeking a partner who understands the power of effective communication.”
– Aneesh Sohoni, CEO, One Million Degrees
Clients
Since our founding in 2000, we have worked with clients across a range of nonprofit and for-profit sectors.















