Who We Are
Our Mission
To help nonprofits build authentic brand identities that inspire action and amplify their impact.
Our Vision
A world where social impact brands are more than just organizations reaching out to the public, but vital communities driven by a shared sense of purpose.
Our Story
The idea for Green Gate was born in 2014 when founder Katherine Branch traveled to India as a volunteer, and blogged about the experience for The Learning Tea. She traveled the country from Mumbai to Chennai to Darjeeling and Calcutta, and several villages in between, meeting the girls who had received full scholarships from the organization to attend college.
Inspired by this experience, Katherine went on to found Green Gate, a brand development agency dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations make the world a better place. Using an integrated approach to brand development, Green Gate combines insightful strategy, storytelling, and award-winning design to connect with audiences and inspire people to serve.
Our Values
Growth
As a company, we are constantly growing. With each new project we are challenged in new ways. Together, we learn, we adapt, and we carry that wisdom forward. This ongoing evolution is what excites us.
Strategy
Albert Einstein once said that if he only had an hour to save the world, he would spend 55 minutes defining the problem, then 5 minutes solving it. We know that it takes more than "having the answers" to reach a goal; in fact, it's the questions themselves that lead the way.
Excellence
We set the bar high for our work, because excellence matters. Excellence requires strategy, sensitivity, and storytelling. When all three are combined, the work sparks an emotional connection that speaks to audiences and deepens a brand’s impact.
Impact
The purpose of our work is to amplify the impact our clients are already making. With powerful stories and inspired design, we’re helping our clients help the world.
Relationships
We value supportive, collaborative relationships that benefit us all. We prioritize working with people whose values align with our own – whether they're clients, vendors, or team members.