Donor retention starts with making supporters feel valued, connected and confident in the difference they’re making. Discover three practical strategies to strengthen donor relationships and keep supporters engaged.
In this special conversation, Marlin Communications General Manager Jenni sits down with our Founder and Idealist, Karl, to reflect on the journey that shaped Marlin Communications into the agency it is today. It’s a rare and candid exploration of why Marlin exists, the personal experiences that guided its beginnings, and…
What makes fundraising copy truly connect with people? In this interview, Natalea Iskra, Senior Copywriter at Marlin, explores the power of storytelling, ethical communication and writing that inspires meaningful action for for-purpose organisations.
After 14 years of partnership, Marlin Communications enters a new chapter as Karl becomes sole owner from July 2026. With a continued commitment to clients, creativity, and purpose-driven work, the agency moves forward with clarity and renewed energy while maintaining business as usual.
This Q&A brings together insights from Jenni Marlin’s General Manager and Art Director Aimee, exploring the powerful role creativity plays in driving meaningful change. Drawing on Aimee’s experience, it highlights how design can move beyond aesthetics to communicate purpose, inspire action, and support charities and not-for-profits in making a real…
A fire alarm led to an unexpected coffee with Tim, our favourite singing barista at Three Williams, and a reminder that meaningful work often begins with simple human connection. That moment felt like the perfect starting point for a conversation with Marlin Creative Director Dan Geaves about what motivates his…
When strategy, creative, and digital work together, charities can grow trust, deepen supporter relationships, and boost fundraising results. Marlin Communications combines 25+ years of sector expertise with integrated campaigns, digital ecosystems, and data-driven insight to help nonprofits achieve sustainable growth in 2026 and beyond.
Marlin proudly congratulates Nicole Jensen, Digital Fundraising Strategist, on her appointment to the RAEN board — a disability-led organisation supporting Autistic and ADHD people across Tasmania. Discover how Nicole’s expertise will help drive positive change and strengthen neurodivergent advocacy statewide.
It has been an ongoing bone of contention for me that Marlin never really had, what our Strategy Director Dan Geaves calls a catch phrase, AKA a slogan, a tagline, a positioning statement – a public facing sentence that captures the essence of our brand. I’ve worked in global brand…
A day in the life - So many questions, so little time. And if that heaving inbox, filled with spot fires, red flags and issues galore seems familiar – you’re not alone. How to manage burnout is an ongoing challenge in our sector: it’s the perfect storm of values-driven people…