Why 1235?
Because We Turn Nonprofits’ big ideas into impact.
Integrated communications, digital marketing, advertising, and narrative expertise. End-to-end campaigns that secure wins or targeted support that solves problems. Senior-only teams that both optimize budgets and serve as hands-on partners. Measurable results for today and tomorrow.
Experienced. Nimble. Resourceful. Impactful. We are the future of social change consulting.
What We Do
We design and execute strategies that engage audiences, spark conversations, shift narratives, and drive action. Not sure what you need? Not a problem. Perception audits, issue assessments, or an honest conversation can help you determine where to start and how we can help.
Who We Are
We’re a modern social change consultancy for mission-driven ventures. From reaching young workers through social influencer marketing to using persuasion testing and digital ads to shift narratives, we build brands and increase impact through communications, advocacy, narrative, and creative campaigns.
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“Leslie played a critical role in shaping and managing Vera’s strategic and multi-faceted campaign to expand access to postsecondary education in prison, a key priority for the organization. She took a concept and shaped it into a robust, integrated campaign that helped to lift the 26-year-old-ban on access to federal Pell grants. This legislative win will unlock potential and create second chances in the United States for years to come.
She is smart, thoughtful, and solution-oriented. She is also generous—we have learned a lot from Leslie and are pleased to call her a partner.”
Margaret diZerega, Former Managing Director of Initiatives
Vera Institute of Justice
Our Founder
LESLIE KERNS is a senior communications executive, campaign strategist, and social change advisor with a track record of influencing public opinion, shifting narratives, changing policy, transforming systems, and building powerful brands. She started 1235 Strategies to give mission-driven ventures what they need to create impact.
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