Hillhouse Creative

08/28/2026

🦋 There will only ever be one Dolly.

In our latest newsletter, we celebrated her remarkable legacy and shared a few things nonprofit communicators can learn from how she became one of the most trusted people in America, remained relevant across generations, and did it all while staying true to who she was.

Missed it? Send us a DM and we’ll send it your way.

08/13/2026

📣 We’re hiring an Account Manager!

Are you equal parts relationship-builder and strategic thinker, with an eye for creative that hits the mark?

We’re looking for someone who can build strong relationships with our nonprofit clients, understand what they’re trying to accomplish, and turn those goals into clear direction for our creative team.

This is a full-time, remote-first role with occasional in-person meetings in the Tri-Cities region. We’re looking for someone who takes initiative, communicates well, and knows that great client relationships are just as important as great work.

Sound like you? Apply today. Know someone who’d be a great fit? Send this their way!

JOB DETAILS: Full-time employee with competitive benefits

07/23/2026

Raise your hand if you've got a "we really need to tell our supporters about that" list. 🙋

We don't know many nonprofits that are short on stories. But we do know a lot who are short on time.

It's easy for "I'll do it in a minute" to become an hour...

then tomorrow.
then next week.
and eventually, "I guess it's too late now."

Meanwhile, meaningful moments keep happening.

You fully intend for them to become an email, online story, or social post. The desire is there. The time just isn't.

That's where we come in.

Think of us as the person you're excited to tell the story to.
You share what happened. We'll ask a few questions. Then we turn it into content your supporters will love to read.

As year-end giving gets closer, those stories matter more than ever.

We're scheduling year-end fundraising communications and campaign planning projects through July 31. If you'd like an extra set of hands this giving season, let's make sure those stories don't stay on your to-do list.

07/12/2026

Want to raise a future creative thinker? Start reading to kids when they’re young.

Reading to chikdren doesn’t just build literacy. It also strengthens creative thinking and problem-solving.

When kids listen to a story, they’re imagining characters, picturing settings, and exploring possibilities beyond what’s on the page. It’s those creative thinking skills that help solve problems, generate new ideas, and approach challenges from different angles throughout their life.

Want to encourage all this? The simplest place to start is by opening a book.

Check out this awesome preschool reading program!

🎉 Introducing Ready, Set, Kindergarten! 🎉

Getting ready for kindergarten is about so much more than knowing letters and numbers. It's about building confidence, independence, friendships, and a love of learning.

That's why we're excited to launch Ready, Set, Kindergarten, a FREE kindergarten readiness program from United Way of Greater Kingsport designed to help families prepare their preschool-aged children for a successful start in school.

Each month, enrolled families will receive:
A featured children's book, plus additional library recommendations
Simple activities that build fine motor, gross motor, cognitive, literacy, and social-emotional skills
Short demonstration videos from local occupational therapy students
Conversation starters to encourage learning through everyday moments
Easy, family-friendly activities that fit into your daily routine

Ready, Set, Kindergarten is built on the idea that preparing children for school is a community effort. Through partnerships with our local libraries, educators, university partners, and other community organizations, we're making kindergarten readiness more accessible for every family.

✨ Registration is now open!

Sign up today with the QR code below and be sure to take our parent/caregiver survey!

Know a parent, grandparent, or caregiver with a preschool-aged child? Share this post and help us spread the word! Together, we can help every child walk into kindergarten feeling confident, prepared, and excited for their next big adventure.

07/08/2026

The second we see one person at a nonprofit wearing all the communications hats...

✓ Donor emails
✓ Website updates
✓ Annual reports
✓ Impact stories
✓ Event materials

We don't think, "They need another reminder that donor communication matters."

We think, "They need another set of hands."

That's where we come in.

We got you. ❤️

07/08/2026

Your donors gave.

You sent them a thank-you email. Maybe even a card.

But then... 🦗🦗🦗

Giving season will be here before you can say Jiminy Cricket!
Organizations with the most successful end-of-year campaigns are planning now!

Wondering what this could look like for your organization? We’re currently scheduling year-end fundraising communications and campaign strategy projects. If you’d like help with yours, schedule a call before July 31.

07/01/2026

❓Have your supporters heard from you lately?

Not a fundraising appeal or a gala invitation. Just an update.

Something we've noticed after working with nonprofits for decades is that organizations often wait until there's something "big" to share.

It can be easy to overlook everyday updates because they don't feel important enough to share.

Supporters rarely expect headline news. Usually, they just want to know the work is continuing and that their support is making a difference.

That might be a client success story, a volunteer milestone, a program update, or a quick behind-the-scenes photo.

Those seemingly small moments keep supporters connected between fundraising campaigns and remind them they're part of the mission every day.

What's the biggest challenge your organization faces when it comes to sharing those kinds of updates consistently?

06/30/2026

Sharing to help our friends at I CAN Adaptive Fitness grow!