Lerato Brown

Advocacy & Impact storytelling
Strategic communications leader
Grants, campaigns and fundraising communications
Driving influence across humanitarian, multilateral & corporate

About me

Crafting communications that inspire action, mobilie resources, and create measurable impact.

I’m a strategic communications leader who turns ideas into influence. I design campaigns that amplify voices, mobilize resources, and drive impact across humanitarian, NGO, multilateral, and private sector spaces. With a creative and solutions focused approach, I transform complexity into clarity and strategy into story.

Key competencies

Key Competencies

Advocacy & Impact Communications

Advocacy strategy development
Impact storytelling
Awareness campaigns
Civil society engagement
Human rights promotion

Grants Communications & Donor Relations

Donor engagement and reporting
Grant proposal communications
Fundraising support
Stakeholder relationship management

Campaign & Fundraising Strategies

Campaign planning and execution
Fundraising strategy development
Multi-channel communications
Audience targeting and engagement

Strategic Brand Management

Brand strategy and positioning
Marketing communications
Organizational identity management
Reputation and visibility enhancement

Media Relations & Stakeholder Engagement

Media outreach and press relations
Public relations strategy
Stakeholder engagement and liaison
Partnership building
Event communication and management

Strategyic Communications

Crafting communications strategies that align with organizational goals, boost visibility, and spark engagement across diverse audiences and sectors. Skilled in multi-channel planning, internal communications, and media engagement to deliver cohesive and impactful messaging.

Strategic Brand Management

Strong, recognizable brands that boost visibility, build credibility, and deepen stakeholder engagement. Experienced in aligning messaging, visual identity, and strategy to create a cohesive and lasting brand presence.

Impact storytelling

Turning complex ideas, initiatives, and data into clear and compelling visuals and stories that drive action. Using storytelling to engage stakeholders, shape decisions, and highlight impact across diverse sectors.

Media relations

Building trusted relationships with media, journalists, and influencers to shape public perception, secure coverage, and amplify key messages. Skilled in media planning, press briefings, and crisis response.

Digital Communications

Using digital channels, social media, and content strategy to amplify messages, engage audiences, and drive impact. Experienced in analytics and reporting to fine-tune performance and maximize reach.

Capacity building

Guiding and mentoring communications teams to build internal capacity and support professional growth. Experienced in creating high performing teams and strengthening organizational communication across functions and levels.

Stakeholder engagement

Building strong relationships with donors, partners, government agencies, and community leaders to align priorities, foster collaboration, and drive meaningful dialogue. Experienced in advancing shared goals through trust, clarity, and strategic engagement.

Navigating sensitive communications, crises, and reputational risks with clarity, foresight, and tact. Proven ability to protect brand integrity while maintaining trust and confidence across key stakeholders.

Crisis & Risk Communications

Driving innovation by turning bold ideas into practical solutions that create real impact. Experienced in designing agile communications approaches, testing new formats, and adapting strategies to meet evolving needs. Focused on creativity with purpose, where experimentation leads to engagement, and fresh thinking moves missions forward.

This portfolio is more than a professional highlight of me, it's a reflection of how strategy, storytelling, and design come together to drive impact. Whether you're here to explore, collaborate, or spark something new, I’m always open to meaningful conversations that move ideas forward.

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