Our Team
SVCO Strategies is a women-owned business that provides top-notch communication strategies customized to meet your organization's unique needs. We believe in working collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive understanding of your goals and objectives and then developing a clear strategy and actionable plan to deliver exceptional results. With our expertise and experience, you can rest assured that your organization will benefit from our communication solutions that will help you achieve your desired outcomes.
Friends first, we came together to combine years of experience after decades in the agency, higher education, and corporate worlds, to serve and support businesses and nonprofits. Many organizations and smaller companies are unable to afford agencies or need short-term training for staff or niche services, and many agencies need our skills for one-off projects. We provide professional and personalized services to meet their needs.
Equity Matters
At SVCO Strategies, we value, respect, and appreciate differences—in gender, sexual orientation, religion, race, ethnicity, national origin, disability, class, and age.
Throughout our years of partnership and collaboration, the unwavering dedication of individuals and organizations that oppose hate and fear has continued to be our inspiration. We are deeply grateful to those committed to making the world more inclusive and kind for all.
We acknowledge that the land where we live and work is the historic home of the Multnomah, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Tualatin, Kalapuya, Molalla, bands of the Chinook, and many other Tribes who made their homes along the Columbia River. We also acknowledge the systemic policies of genocide, relocation, and assimilation that still impact many Indigenous/Native American families today. As settlers and guests on these lands, we respect the work of Native Nations, their leaders, and their families, and make ongoing efforts to center Indigenous knowledge, creativity, resilience, and resistance.
We are honored to have worked with these incredible organizations, which are also excellent resources: the Museum at Warm Springs and the CRÍID Foundation.
Land Acknowledgement
Client Testimonials
“Susanne is a gifted, innovative leader focused on equity-advancing programs. She operates with a level of dedication and intellect that shows through her work and in the impact she has on the individuals and groups fortunate enough to collaborate with her. Susanne connects people with a vision towards true equity and has an unmatched ability to harness energy to lead groups to high levels of efficacy. I am grateful to have partnered with her at Northwest Outward Bound School and will always look forward to collaborations with Susanne as an opportunity to experience the best of the creative process.”
— Carla Riestenberg
Operations Director
Northwest Outward Bound
Susanne’s strategic guidance in designing and launching PNCA’s Special Spring Appeal was amazing. Her inherent understanding of digital fundraising, communications, social media, and marketing helped create a highly effective fundraising campaign for the College. She supported us in content development, social media, case development, and content calendar. I highly recommend Susanne as a leader in her field and thank her for being a great supporter of the arts.
— Candace Horter
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Pacific Northwest College of Art
I couldn’t be happier.. Susanne understood exactly what our dilemma was and charted out a plan right away. Her guidance was perfect throughout each stage. With a very quick and focused turn around Susanne helped me grasp what needed to be done to transform our goals into real, concrete & measurable successes. In less than two weeks, our implemented plan paid off.
Thank you!
— Kristen Kingsbury
Membership Director
University Club of Portland
I have had the pleasure of working with Susanne in the conception of a fundraising platform. From my very first meeting, she has been a joy to work with because of her passion for helping organizations and unique ideas. I literally came to Susanne with an idea and she helped me to make the idea a real concept. If you are looking for a partner who will provide strategic direction that actually applies to your work, then work with Susanne!
— Stephanie Carlson
National Field Director
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Our Clients are Game-Changers!
So, why is the husky the SVCO Strategies mascot?
The iconic husky embodies intelligence, strength, tenacity, focus, and determination.
Huskies are trailblazers, with an unstoppable work ethic and a huge heart, who find joy in the journey. They love a challenge, are tough, passionate, and driven, and know they will go much farther as a team than on their own. In short, they live to get the job done.
At SVCO Strategies, we strive to embody these outstanding traits in both our work and who we are.
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