Hello!
We’re a full-service creative team that understands how UC Davis communicates — across departments, disciplines and audiences. Whether you're reaching students, patients, employees or the broader public, we help Campus and Health teams communicate clearly, creatively and effectively with the audiences they care about.
In today’s budget environment, it’s not always possible to hire new staff or bring in outside vendors – and that’s where we come in. FOA Communications now offers communications and design support to Campus and Health partners through flexible service agreements. With deep UC Davis experience and a full range of creative services, we help get you high-quality, on-brand support — efficiently, affordably and with minimal ramp-up.
What We Offer
How it works
We work through flexible service agreements (typically 6–12 months), structured more like a retainer than a per-project contract. That means no hourly invoicing, no micromanaging — just shared expectations, steady support and the flexibility to respond when you need us.
Whether you're planning a large-scale project, like building a new website, or just want the peace of mind of having a full-service creative team a phone call away, we can help you estimate how much support you’ll need. We’re happy to talk it through, build something flexible and adjust as we go.
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Our agreements are based on a percentage of a full-time equivalent (FTE) at a flat rate of $95/hour for all services. A 20% FTE — approximately 34 hours per month or 416 hours per year — would cost $39,520 for a 12-month contract. This level of support is ideal for teams with ongoing needs or for managing a large initiative over time.
Here are a few more examples to help you estimate:
- 10% FTE (about 17 hours/month): $19,760 per year
- 25% FTE (about 43 hours/month): $49,400 per year
- 50% FTE (about 86 hours/month): $98,800 per year
Let's Talk
Not sure what you need? That’s okay — we’re always happy to brainstorm with our university colleagues. Whether you just want to bounce around ideas or need a creative partner to help you get it done, we’re here for both. Reach out for a no-pressure conversation to see how we can support your team.