Shift Collaborative

09/03/2026

International Day of Charity 2026 is coming up soon (Saturday, September 5, 2026).

Did you know this day was originally designated to commemorate the death anniversary of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her work overcoming poverty?

The goal of the observance is to mobilize individuals, charitable organizations, and stakeholders worldwide to help others through volunteering and philanthropy.

As we head into the last quarter of the year, it's a great time to look into organizations you can support with the gift of time or financially.

P.S. According to Gudsy, Allegheny County has 9,950 nonprofit organizations.

Check out Gudsy here:

Allegheny County is shaped by 9,950 nonprofits — most working in Housing & Social Services, Advocacy, Rights & International, and Education & Research. Follow along to see who is doing the work, what they need, and how can you help?

09/01/2026

Annual reports serve many purposes. They need to tell the story of the last 12 months clearly and concisely. They need to transparently showcase financials. And they must highlight and thank donors, funders, and volunteers. Compiling all of this data, developing compelling narratives, and presenting it in a clear, pleasing, and brand-aligned way takes a lot of work from our clients and our team. We love seeing them when they are published, and being a small part of showcasing our clients' amazing impact in our community.

08/27/2026

A creative agency runs on a lot of digital tools. But we also love some office and school supplies. Here are a few of our team's favorite during this season:

Nothing beats coming up with great ideas using a favorite pen or notebook. Check out Shift's list of favorite office supplies.

08/25/2026

Reimagining your brand doesn't always need a rebrand. Jif's new campaign relies on its established color palette and font, leaning heavily on just one vowel to expand customers' imaginations beyond school lunches. We love the vibe of this rollout and love to imagine the brainstorming flow that came up with so many fun 3-letter verbs. How can you make things fresh and new, without a complete overhaul?

Jif knows peanut butter isn’t just for sandwiches. It’s the MVP of ...

08/20/2026

A significant part of the work we do at Shift is for organizations that are focused on improving lives in Pittsburgh. Better schools. Stronger families. More accessible communities. A city that works for everyone. We are proud to work alongside nonprofits every day. Nonprofits need great communications, strong brands, and creative partners who take their mission as seriously as they do.
412 Food Rescue National Sleep Foundation Sojourner House Great Allegheny Passage Jeremiah's Place STEM Coding Lab

08/19/2026

It's National Photography Day! When developing an ad campaign, the right images can convey the tone, feeling, and energy to reinforce your messaging. We are proud to have worked with some fantastic Pittsburgh photographers to bring our clients' ads to life.


Photo credit Rick Armstrong for and Alyssa Allworth for

08/11/2026

We caught up with our summer intern Aaron Alcalde to learn more about what inspires him, what he's working on, and a few fun facts you might not know.

We caught up with our summer intern Aaron Alcalde to learn more about what inspires him and what he is working on. Read more...

08/10/2026

We caught up with our summer intern Aaron to learn more about what inspires him, what he’s working on, and a few fun facts. Head over to our website to read the post.

08/08/2026

You know about SEO, but what do you know about AEO? No, we're not talking about the clothing brand in the SouthSide Works.
Answer Engine Optimization is making sure your content gets cited when someone asks an AI question rather than Googling it. These are called ""no click"" answers. As AI becomes more popular than search engines, the goal is no longer to rank; it's to be the answer.
To truly get visibility, your web presence needs to answer the questions your audience asks, and you need to be seen as a source of consistent, credible expertise. Your content is probably built around keywords. It needs to be built around answers. Reach out to us, to review your content and make sure you're ready for AEO.

We can help you communicate clearly to market your business, organization or product. Learn more about Shift Collaborative's marketing services.

08/07/2026

The best client relationships do not feel transactional. They feel like teamwork. When a client tells you they think of your team as an extension of their own, you know the partnership is working the way it should. Thank you to our friends at Starfish. We think you're shrimp-ly amazing!