Creative Consulting & Capacity-Building
for Mission-Based Organizations
CREATIVITY,
MEET IMPACT.
I'm Ethan Hawes — a multidisciplinary creative and strategic partner for non-profit and mission-driven organizations. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, I help organizers, advocates, and teams build the creative and organizational capacity to create lasting change for the communities they support.
Content Strategy · Public Health · 2024-present
University of Kentucky Harm Reduction Hub
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Branding · Social Media · Print · 2019–2023
Louisville Recovery Community Connection
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Graphic Design & Visual Identity
Full-spectrum graphic design — print, web, and brand identity — leveraging creativity for impact.
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Content Strategy & Communications
Effective but efficient marketing strategy, content creation, and messaging to reach the people your organization serves.
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Grantwriting & Fundraising
Federal, state, and foundation grant applications, fundraising strategy, and crowdfunding campaigns — over one million dollars raised.
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Program & Organizational Capacity
Program design, implementation, and staff development for organizations looking to grow their operational infrastructure and expand their impact.
Voices of Hope
Five years as staff then creative partner — brand, campaigns, and capacity building
Louisville Pride Foundation
Two years as creative partner for one of the region's largest Pride celebrations
UK Harm Reduction Hub
Drug supply alerts, TikTok scripts, and research infrastructure — at the speed of the street
Louisville Recovery Community Connection
Harm reduction handouts, racial equity advocacy, and community arts — a years-long partnership
SisterSong — The Hateful Eight
Advocacy campaign materials for a national reproductive justice organization
UK Pregnancy Empowerment Project
Signage, booklet inserts, and social graphics for a free reproductive health resource program