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About Graf-Martin Communications

Since 2008, Graf-Martin Communications has strengthened more than 175 organizations committed to hope, generosity, and justice. Our skilled, experienced team is passionate about supporting organizations that serve those who are marginalized and vulnerable.

With dozens of strong brands built, hundreds of marketing strategies created and activated, and countless campaigns launched, we're the agency partner of choice for some of North America's largest and most impactful charities.

Our clients see an increase in revenue, greater engagement from the people who need to know about them, and a stronger volunteer base after working with us–which means more lives and communities are impacted for good.

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About Ellen Graf-Martin

For over two decades, Ellen Graf-Martin has had the privilege of working alongside incredible world-changers. Why? Because of a deep commitment to strengthening organizations and leaders who are dedicated to hope, generosity and justice. Serving people who serve those who live in the margins, to find justice. Seeing those who are vulnerable, empowered. That’s what gets Ellen up in the morning.

Since 2008, she has led the incredibly skilled team at Graf-Martin Communications, where she makes marketing happen - for good. The team brings strategic insight to non-profit, values-driven executive directors and their Fundraising and Communications teams.

Ellen has had the opportunity to work as a marketing, branding and resource consultant for several national and international non-profit organizations including Mennonite Central Committee, Kindred Credit Union, Compassion Canada, Open Doors Canada, World Vision Canada, Fellowship Pacific, International Justice Mission, HOPE International and Operation Mobilization. Ellen has built marketing strategies for Hollywood blockbuster films like SOUL SURFER, and HEAVEN IS FOR REAL, and toured hundreds of authors including Max Lucado.

With a variety of cross-cultural living experiences and a west-coast upbringing, Ellen now survives winters and enjoys summers in Ontario with her husband, daughter, and their feisty Bengal cat.