About Us

We are Civilian. We’re a purpose-driven marketing agency that runs toward the fire, partnering with organizations fighting for the kind of world we want and deserve.

We help your audiences see that a better future is worth reaching for—whether that means joining a movement or taking a single step in the right direction.

Why is our award-winning work so effective? Because we live and breathe our clients’ causes. Civilian’s purpose-driven campaigns span environmental sustainability, public health, wildfire preparedness, economic development, and mental health and behavioral health—including suicide prevention, wellness, and reducing the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Many are designed to drive measurable behavior change.

We activate strong, trusted networks—from community-based orgs to subject-matter experts—that other marketing agencies don’t have. That means we get it right the first time, saving our clients time and money.

From our HQ in San Diego to our presence in Sacramento and Washington, DC, we go beyond “marketing for good.” Our clients are tackling complex, high-stakes challenges throughout California and across the U.S., and we help them move the needle in major ways. Put simply: We run toward the fire. Figuratively and sometimes literally. 

When you partner with Civilian, you’re investing in stronger communities, healthier and more fulfilling lives, and a better world.
(No pressure.)