Shaping narratives for

positive change

Communications, Strategy, Branding and Storytelling for Impact-Led Clients

About

Hi, I’m Simone O’Donovan

Born and raised in Ireland, and living in Berlin, I’ve been working in communications, brand strategy, editorial and marketing for over 12 years. I’ve worked with a broad spectrum of clients including: creatives, startups, nonprofits, small- to medium-sized companies and large corporations.

I'm a passionate advocate for change, a storyteller at heart, and a strategist with a relentless commitment to making a difference.

I work with impact-led organisations, nonprofits and social entrepreneurs in crafting and distributing compelling narratives that resonate and drive change.

From brand strategy and campaigns to website and socials, I help you cut through the noise, captivate your audience and amplify your impact.

For me, impact-led, means those creating positive effects by addressing social, environmental, cultural or community challenges – anything from nonprofits fighting for climate justice, social businesses supporting marginalised communities, B Corps working on sustainable products and creatives bringing new art into the world.

Who I’ve Worked With

My Services

  • Communications & Strategy Consultant

    Slot me into your organisation to address key pain-points, elevate your brand and streamline processes with the resources you have. I’m friendly, I promise!

  • Essential Communications Packages

    Off-the-shelf packages designed to tackle a specific business need or challenge – from branding a new initiative or crafting and sharing impact stories to all things website, newsletter and social.

Find out more

  • "Simone O'Donovan should be your go-to person for strategic communication. Not only does she know her way around brand campaigns, media metrics, and all the rest, she is creative, disciplined, a pleasure to work with, and has relentless follow-thru. She knows how to get the job done, even within the limits of budget-challenged nonprofits. She is also damn funny, bringing enough Irish sass to keep her whole team on their toes (and at the top of our game)."

    Andrew Boyd, CEO and Co-founder Climate Clock

  • “Simone is an excellent Communications and Marketing professional, able to successfully bring together individual, team and business needs and applying a holistic, yet people-centric approach to her work.”

    Katherin Kirschenmann | Founder, The DO

  • "Simone brings highly contagious positive energy in every project she is involved in. Besides her ability to get things done efficiently and effectively, she's a collaboration master, always seeking input from team members, valuing different perspectives, and leveraging them to drive projects to success. Her humbleness and positivity make her open to feedback and passionate about evolution, always iterating and striving for the best. She's the energy that any team would love to have to become more resilient, action-driven, innovative, and human."

    Judit Sáez | Change Nurturer, Mentor & Consultant for Conscious Leadership // Managing Director at Hoxby

  • "Simone is a true joy to work with. Always thinking two steps ahead and with a steady eye on the big picture, she never loses her cool and brightens the room with her positive attitude. During her time at SAND, the nonprofit grew from a local arts project to a respected international journal with public funding and global reach, and her role lay at the very centre of that growth and involved navigating the challenges along the way."

    Jake Schneider | Editor-in-Chief, SAND Journal

Want to see it all in action? Have a look at my past projects for some highlights!

Has something sparked your interest?

Get in touch! I’d love to meet for an in-person or virtual coffee (or wine) and hear more about your organisation or initiative.