Our Story
At Evergreen Insights, we’re dedicated to crafting clear, compelling messages that drive results—whether it's through creative storytelling, navigating crises, or engaging with communities. Based in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, we partner with organizations to create meaningful, lasting connections with their audiences.
We’re dedicated to helping you grow and make an impact.
Our Values & Approach
Collaborative. Creative. Community-Driven.
We believe that creative communications can be a powerful tool for fostering connection and driving change. As small, social-benefit comms and community engagement shop, we are committed to working with partners across the spectrum—regardless of budget size or capacity—and to building a more just and accessible communications landscape.
We recognize that some of the most vital work in our communities happens at the grassroots level, often without access to professional communications support. That's why we're dedicated to meeting our partners where they are, offering flexible pricing structures, and providing low-or pro bono services when synergies align.
Meet Evergreen Insight’s Founder
Hi, I'm Burt—the owner and managing director of Evergreen Insights NW.
There's an old saying that if you see a turtle sitting on a fencepost, you know it had some help getting there.
Over the past 25+ years, I have successfully developed and led numerous communications campaigns to help enact new legislation, shape local and state policy initiatives, and bring a diverse array of voices to shape critical public debates on pressing policy issues, from climate change to voting rights.
In spring 2025, I launched Evergreen Insights, LLC—a Pacific Northwest-based social-benefit startup centered on authentic communications, community engagement, and creative storytelling.
Got a [communications] problem? Odds against you [in the media or online]? Drop me a line. I'd love to hear from you
Our Process
Listening & Learning
Understanding your story, community, and goals.
Step I
Analysis & Strategy
Turning insights into thoughtful, actionable plans.
Step II
Implement, Evaluate & Adapt
Measuring what matters, evolving as we go.
Step III
Read more about how we pair our values with our work.
Case Study
Building a New Brand, Strengthening Community Connections in Uncertain Times
In spring 2020, I led the rebrand for the 40th anniversary of Friends of the Columbia Gorge, one of the largest place-based conservation groups in the Pacific Northwest. Collaborating with local video storytelling firm Holden Films, we produced a special anniversary video, 'The Columbia Gorge: A Place Worth Protecting,' as a key element of our rebrand launch and community engagement.
Originally envisioned as part of our traditional annual meeting, this video launched a larger storytelling initiative. It also became an invaluable digital tool to reach our community, as pandemic restrictions during a spring surge prevented the organization from holding its traditional in-person events.
Giving Back
Meeting Partners Where They Are
As a social-benefit public affairs shop, we believe that true success is measured not just by the impact of our comms solutions, but by the way we help others create positive change in their communities.
We are committed to empowering organizations that drive social good—especially nonprofits, foundations, local governments, and small businesses working to make a difference in their communities. That's why we're dedicated to meeting our partners where they are, offering flexible pricing structures, and providing low- and pro-bono services when synergies align.