Impact Report 2024

Project Spotlights

Longwood College of Graduate and Professional Studies Impact Numbers

A Message From Our Leadership

Dear Friends and Partners,

What a year it’s been! Looking back on 2024, we feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude — for the growth, the changes and especially for each of you who have supported us on this journey.

This year we took some exciting steps. We launched a newsletter and news page to share our favorite stories with you, and we’ve loved hearing how they resonate. Alex’s article on Appalachian resilience speaks to the heart of our community-powered work and the rural stories that inspire it.

The biggest change? Our leadership transition! Alex became our first CEO and Lyndsie our first COO, freeing Ilsa to focus on deepening our partnerships and vision for the future.

And next year is a special one for us. In April, Letterpress turns ten — celebrating a decade of community-powered marketing! We’re proud of our ten years of growth, and we’re grateful to you, our partners, for the role you’ve played in it.

Here’s to the next decade of impact, together.

With joy,

Impact Report 2024: by the Numbers

From one employee and one client in 2015 to…

nonprofit clients

active clients

rural clients

employees

in grants for clients

in sponsorships and donations

New Roles and New Faces

Alex Veatch, CEO & Creative Director

Alex’s journey from graphic design consultant to chief executive officer captures her dedication to Letterpress and to the rural communities we serve. Now, as our first-ever CEO, she’s bringing her vision for community-centered growth to the forefront. With her experience in community revitalization and her commitment to our mission, she’s excited to expand Letterpress’ impact in our region of Southern and Southwest Virginia and beyond!

Lyndsie Blakely, COO & Director of Account Services

As one of Letterpress’s longest-standing team members, Lyndsie Blakely has seen the company through nearly every stage of growth, beginning as a contractor in 2016 and now serving as our first chief operations officer. A Farmville resident herself, Lyndsie brings a unique local perspective that’s invaluable to our community-powered mission — and integral to shaping our operations and team culture. Now, as COO, she’s focused on steering our team toward new opportunities while ensuring we stay rooted in our mission and community impact.

Ronda Gentry, Account Executive

Since joining us in August 2024, Ronda Gentry has become an essential part of the Letterpress team. With 13 years of experience in higher education and five in nonprofit management, Ronda’s background in strategic planning and content creation aligns perfectly with our community-focused work. Plus her passion for building meaningful relationships makes her a natural fit for our team! She’s already adding fresh energy and insight, seamlessly blending her expertise with our community-powered mission.

Award-Winning Work

Our 2024 work is currently up for industry awards to be announced in spring of 2025. Check back here for updates on the exciting honors coming our way! In the meantime, check out last year’s awards by clicking the button below.

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