CMR Communications

Strategy. Story. Success.

Our Mission

CMR Communications provides strategic communications, grant writing and association management services for nonprofits, especially those serving vulnerable populations, across New York State.

We provide the strategic infrastructure and narrative power that nonprofits, agencies, and associations need to influence policy, secure funding, and serve their communities.

Our Approach
We view our work with our clients through three lenses:

STRATEGY - The Policy Lens: Understanding New York's political and regulatory landscape.
STORY - The Narrative Lens: Crafting the stories that turn stakeholders into allies.
SUCCESS - The Operational Lens: Ensuring that associations have the framework they need to succeed.

Why Partner with Us?
From the halls of the Capitol to the boardrooms of New York City, data informs, but stories inspire. Many nonprofit organizations struggle to bridge the gap between high-level impact reporting and telling the stories of their “boots-on-the-ground” work.

CMR Communications helps humanize complex policy issues by translating the data for the decision-makers.

CMR Communications was founded in 2019 by Colleen M. Ryan, an innovative professional with experience in government, nonprofit and business communications.

With decades of experience, CMR Communications brings a "practitioner’s perspective" to every engagement. We don't just hand you a plan and walk away; we become an extension of your team.

A Certified New York WBE
CMR Communications is a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) in New York State. By working with us, government-funded agencies and prime contractors can meet diversity goals while receiving top-tier communications and management expertise.

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How can we help you tell your story?

Your cause has a voice. We help make sure it’s heard.
We provide strategic communications, grant writing and association management for non-profits,
especially those serving vulnerable populations, across New York State.