Offerings

In essence, it’s about storytelling.

Say Hey There is an award-winning, woman-owned creative studio based in Omaha, Nebraska​ that partners with nonprofits and community organizations to shape brand strategy and lead marketing and communications campaigns.

Our philosophy is that the best way to promote a cause, connect with potential advocates, and build awareness is through compelling content, engaging campaigns, and intentional storytelling.

Our work blends modern marketing strategy with thoughtfully crafted creative to create authentic, human-centered work that moves people and inspires action.

Content • Community • Campaigns

We believe great content starts with the right story and the right message. When content is grounded in clarity, authenticity, and voice, connection follows naturally. Content is at the heart of what we do. We help organizations articulate who they are, what they stand for, and why their work matters, then translate that into thoughtful storytelling across digital channels. Every piece is created with intention, balancing audience needs, brand voice, and modern user experience best practices to ensure your message feels clear, human, and consistent wherever it shows up.

Meaningful engagement happens when people feel invited into the story. We help organizations connect with their audience by creating content that reflects their mission, celebrates the people who support it, and inspires participation and advocacy in ways that feel natural and genuine. Our approach centers on building awareness and strengthening your presence within the communities you serve.

The most effective campaigns move people. We design integrated campaigns that bring strategy, storytelling, and execution together across channels, ensuring each touchpoint is thoughtfully aligned. From fundraisers and awareness initiatives to events and program launches, we help nonprofits and community organizations plan and execute campaigns that feel cohesive, intentional, and human. By aligning messaging across social media, email, web, video, and beyond, we create moments that resonate with audiences and inspire meaningful engagement and action.

Our Offerings

Brand Strategy

A strong brand starts with clarity. We help organizations define who they are and what they stand for—then translate that foundation into clear, consistent messaging and visual standards. Whether you’re launching something new or refining what already exists, we work with you to develop a brand identity that feels authentic, aligned, and built to last.

Marketing

We help organizations develop marketing and communications strategies that are rooted in purpose, responsive to capacity and budget, and aligned with organizational goals. From there, we help guide you toward the most effective channels, prioritizing what will have the greatest impact based on your goals, audience, and resources.

Event Marketing

We help organizations promote fundraising and community events through integrated event marketing strategies that build awareness and drive attendance. By aligning messaging, timelines, and creative assets across channels, we ensure each event feels intentional, well-supported, and connected from start to finish.

Campaigns

We help organizations create compelling campaign concepts, develop thoughtful strategies, and pull together the toolkits and creative assets needed to launch campaigns with clarity and intention, ensuring messages reach the right audiences across the most effective channels.

Social Media

Social media is about more than posting, it’s about connecting. We help organizations show up consistently and thoughtfully by planning content, shaping messaging, and managing platforms with intention. Depending on your needs, this may include ongoing content support or campaign-based efforts.

Creative Writing

The right words for the right moments matter. From brand messaging and fundraising appeals to newsletters, press releases, and video scripts, we write with clarity, voice, and audience in mind. Our focus is always on storytelling that feels human, grounded, and true—so your message resonates and connects.

Graphic Design

Design plays a powerful role in how a brand is experienced, and good design strengthens recognition and trust. We create visual assets that are thoughtful, consistent, custom, and aligned with your brand standards—across print and digital materials, campaigns, events, and everyday communications.

Video Stories

Video is a powerful way to share stories with depth and emotion. We collaborate with talented local video partners to create compelling, mission-driven videos—from “about us” pieces to campaign storytelling. We help guide creative direction, messaging, and scripting to create compelling stories that resonate.

Our Partnership Model

At Say Hey There, our partnership model is designed to help your brand bloom.

Think of us as an extension of your team—whether you need strategic leadership, extra creative support, or a combination of both. We work collaboratively on an ongoing basis to tell your story, stay on-brand, and bring your programs, initiatives, and events to life with consistency and care.

Together, we build a custom roadmap rooted in steady monthly support—such as content planning, newsletters, and social media—while allowing flexibility for special projects, events, campaigns, and creative needs as they arise.

Our goal is to help your organization strengthen its presence, deepen engagement, and inspire meaningful action within your community.

Our Partnership Model

At Say Hey There, our partnership model is designed to help your brand bloom.

Think of us as an extension of your team—whether you need strategic leadership, extra creative support, or a combination of both. We work collaboratively on an ongoing basis to tell your story, stay on-brand, and bring your programs, initiatives, and events to life with consistency and care.

Together, we build a custom roadmap rooted in steady monthly support—such as content planning, newsletters, and social media—while allowing flexibility for special projects, events, campaigns, and creative needs as they arise.

Our goal is to help your organization strengthen its presence, deepen engagement, and inspire meaningful action within your community.

"Drop the Mic!"

What’s in a name? Only everything! Need the perfect name, tag line, or hashtag for your new brand, campaign, program, or something else? We have a way with words, and our collaborative, laid-back Drop the Mic! brainstorm sessions will win your team’s buy-in and get the creative juices flowing. You’ll end up with one-of-a-kind, strategic branding.

Google Workspace

We’re a Google Workspace partner. Workspace offers practical, user-friendly tools that help many nonprofits stay organized and work more efficiently—custom email, shared files, secure storage, video meetings, and more, all in one place. Reach out to learn more, including details about available discounts for your organization.

Gain Partner

We use Gain for all client social media and content planning. Gain is a collaborative tool that helps teams plan, review, and approve content with clarity and ease—featuring a visual calendar, platform-specific mock-ups, and approval workflows. Reach out to learn more about how we use Gain with clients.

Accessibe Partner

Inclusion and accessibility matter. Tools like accessiBe help make websites more accessible for people with and without disabilities, supporting a more inclusive experience. You can explore how it works by clicking the accessibility icon on this site. Reach out if you’d like to learn more about accessibility options or available trials.

Working with Mikala is such a great experience. She is always very responsive and timely, and provides a talent that is unmatched. Her professionalism is on point, and her kindness and authentic nature are just icing on the cake. She is the whole package. We feel SO LUCKY to have found Say Hey There and have had several wonderful experiences working with her. We will forever be faithful clients, and fans. Thanks for being awesome, Mikala!

Sarah Dunsmore

The Catios

Mikala at Say Hey There has been a positive social media and marketing manager for the Nebraska Children’s Commission. Mikala helped us create a social media presence and keeps it on track. In just a few months we have seen an increase in audience and engagement for the Commission and its subcommittees.

Sage Leis

Nebraska Children's Commission

I worked with Mikala Harden for several years during my time as the President and Executive Director of a large nonprofit in the Omaha area. She helped us develop our brand and creative assets and ensure consistency across all mediums, which contributed to the organization’s growth. She led our marketing and digital strategy and the quality of her work was consistently excellent. Mikala has been a real asset to the First Responders Foundation.

Ray Somberg

First Responders Foundation

Partnering with Mikala has taught me so much! She is the deadline queen and is one of the most organized people I have ever met. Mikala is such a positive person to work with and I am proud to have the partnership! Thank you, Mikala for all you do!

Katie Smith

Child Saving Institute

During my time as a Say Hey There intern, I got to practice and improve my skills as a videographer by working on real projects with real clients. Not only did I have the benefit of learning the technical side of digital content creation, but I also gained invaluable experience with the social side of digital marketing under Mikala’s mentorship. After my internship, when I went on to create content for my own clients, I felt wholly prepared to solve creative problems and give my clients the videos they needed.

Katie In

Intern

The level of professionalism and consistent engaging content that Say Hey There provides is unparalleled. I really enjoy working with Mikala and I look forward to continuing in the future.

Joshua Crum

Since our website re-design and new marketing rollout in September of 2014, we could not be more impressed with Mikala and the job she does. She has exceeded our every expectation and would recommend her and the job she does to anyone looking for a long term relationship with an expert in her field. Mikala has become a very important part of our Foundation and is 100% immersed in our success. Say Hey There will be the best marketing decision you will make.

Jim Hanson, Jr.

First Responders Foundation

Mikala is among the most determined and talented people I’ve met. She is a knowledgeable and savvy marketing and creative professional who is as great with people as she is at crafting solutions that produce results. Mikala is fun to work with, and she brings tremendous energy to everything she does.

Jess Anderson

Mikala is a powerhouse when it comes to marketing our event and creating meaningful community engagement that drives attendance. She’s creative, professional, and incredibly organized, ensuring every detail is executed seamlessly. Her strategic approach to advertising and partnerships ensures we maximize every dollar, and the results speak for themselves. Thanks to her expertise, the Guns & Hoses Hockey Challenge continues to grow year after year.

Gina Mowat

First Responders Foundation

Mikala is passionate about music and about the creative community here in Omaha. If you ever need any sort of help with marketing, graphic design, web development, branding, strategy, etc, I highly recommend Mikala and Say Hey There!

Erin McMorrow

Say Hey There is an absolute joy to work with. Mikala stepped in during a transitional period for my organization, taking on my current role in the interim. Upon my hire, I found her thoughtful training and insights to be invaluable. It’s clear that Mikala genuinely cares about her clients and the long-term success of their organizations. I can’t recommend Say Hey There enough!

 

Emma Gardner

Child Saving Institute

Outstanding work from the whole team! Everything from social media campaigns, brand development and design strategy, web, content creation, and so much more. Coming from nonprofit organizations, marketing and communication is vital to our success, and Say Hey There has been the perfect partner for us.

Edwin Lyons

Wear Yellow Nebraska

Say Hey There creates our social media posts, and I am very impressed!! The posts are beautiful, unique and the perfect blend of inspiration and information. Their gift for creativity shows in everything they have ever done for us.

Diana Schmidt

Safe2Help Nebraska

When I first met with Mikala, she knew exactly what we needed to bring our brand to life. She asked questions that drove to our company’s essence and message—what we wanted to share with the world—and crafted our brand from there. Mikala and her team at Say Hey There created our online presence and streamlined our communication process with clients and amongst our staff, and helped us present our story and our services consistently across platforms. We simply could not be more pleased with our decision to partner with Say Hey There in making our brand a reality.

David White

Aksarben Window Works

Mikala manages all of our marketing projects, social media content/campaigns, sponsorship fulfillment, fundraising campaigns, and website updates. No project is too big for her to take on and she was exceptional in prioritizing time, projects and resources to accomplish our goals. Mikala’s design work is amazing and everything that she produced for the HCF is exceptional. If you are looking for someone who is organized, professional, and a joy to work; then you need to hire Mikala Harden and Say Hey There.

Chris Blum

Heartland Cancer Foundation

It has been wonderful to partner directly with Mikala for over five years! She always stays up-to-date on the current trends, presents innovative and creative ways to keep costs within budget, and assists with strategic planning that allows continued growth. Her marketing, branding, and design skills allow her to easily assist with any needs that may arise.

Mikala’s hard work ethic, high integrity, and desire to always do what is right, make her an extremely reliable and valuable asset to our organization. Over time, Mikala has helped grow our social media presence and general brand awareness through her support of our internal marketing team.

It’s been my pleasure to partner with Say Hey There over the years and work directly with Mikala on a variety of long-term and one-time projects. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our organization. I would recommend Say Hey There to any business seeking outstanding marketing and branding assistance.

Chelsey Haas

Child Saving Institute

Six stars! As a small family business, we were overwhelmed about where to start with website and brand development. Mikala was such a joy to work with, she walked us through each step with ease and clarity. She listened and inquired about our goals and vision, and then BAM!!! We now have a website that makes us feel truly proud of what we have accomplished!

Betsy Samuelson

Seed & Soil

If you want to have an amazingly personal experience with outstanding results Say Hey to Mikala. A true professional with an eye for detail and voice, her work speaks for itself–and for her customer.

Beaufield Berry

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Mikala for nearly 6 years, and she is truly invaluable to our nonprofit foundation. She is efficient, dependable, creative, and incredibly easy to work with. Mikala creates and manages our marketing workflow, coordinates seamlessly with vendors, and consistently delivers high-quality work on time. I honestly don’t know how we would run the foundation without her, and I would highly recommend her to any organization looking for an exceptional marketing professional.

Amy Green

Heartland Cancer Foundation