We make communities stronger by bringing voice to diverse public issues and needs and building capacity within nonprofit organizations.

Our Vision:

Causewave will be a powerful force for good. It will be a movement itself – serving as the magnet for passionate people looking to do good – and the place where ideas and missions grow into community-changing movements.

Quick Facts:

We were founded in 1950. In 2016, we transitioned from our former name, the Advertising Council of Rochester. Our small team has decades of experience in nonprofit management, communications, fundraising and more. We partner with 200 organizations every year to build their capacity and support short and long-term staffing needs. The support of local corporations, foundations, and individuals subsidizes the small fees nonprofits pay for our programs. About 200 local professionals volunteer their time and expertise with us each year. Engaging volunteers in meaningful opportunities to support nonprofits has always been a key part of our model. Many of our projects and partners have a focus on environmental justice, climate change and sustainability.