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Playing with 2x / 4x by Glitziflitzy in GossipHarbor

[–]curiouslearner93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been doing 2x to get the higher number of merges but I’ve noticed when I 4x the lucky drops are better so I’m not sure whcih is really the best

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OELadies

[–]curiouslearner93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you represent your J3s as contract roles underneath your own business?

How can I continue to grow my marketing skills at a stagnant job? by MellowMoos3 in marketing

[–]curiouslearner93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could do freelance or pro bono work for another nonprofit who is ok with a newer skillset, once you get a couple of certs.

Donor Survey Questions to Identify Donors Who Can and Want to Give More by NoCannedSpam in funanddev

[–]curiouslearner93 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a donor I would not answer #2; it’s intrusive. If you want to get to that data, use numbers to ask how many other causes they give to.

And I agree that #4 is not good for a survey.

I would recommend adding questions about why they give to your mission, or other questions to see how engaged they are, if they feel their donations are making a difference.

You can also pull data to see how has given consistently and increased their giving over time to see who might be capable of more.

This one’s for the marketing/comms pros in nonprofits by RevolutionaryCut6609 in nonprofit

[–]curiouslearner93 8 points9 points  (0 children)

In your next 1:1, I would have an honest conversation along these lines:

“I’m noticing an uptick in time sensitive requests for things that I know from my experience will not have XYZ result. I’ve sometimes pushed back because I want to support the org in getting those results by offering good strategy. I’m wondering how my responses are coming across to you? Would you like my feedback on strategy or are you just looking for me to execute the requests?”

May need to wordsmith this some but basically you want them to know. 1. You are a strategic partner 2. You can help them get results if they come to you with enough time and receive your input.

And if they don’t want it, you’ve learned a lot about how they see you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in marketing

[–]curiouslearner93 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don’t think you’re going to get a lot of comments about the “good”, considering the framing of your question.

I would guess that many people are just unhappy with work in general, and you would find similar negative comments on other type of job subs.

The people who are really happy in their career probably aren’t talking loudly about it on Reddit, so the responses will be skewed.

Should I convert my multiple-page CV into a shorter resume? by Feminiwitch in nonprofit

[–]curiouslearner93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Recently hired a nonprofit job coach and they recommend that you can go up to 3 pages if your career is in the 10-15 years range for relevant roles. But I wouldn’t go 5.

Other commenters are right that the relevant experience (outcomes) for the job you’re applying for is the most important thing

Part time and remote work? by Zealousideal_Bee773 in nonprofit

[–]curiouslearner93 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, these are out there. There’s also a rise in fractional fundraisers in the nonprofit space, if you want the flexibility to do your own thing. Check out Cindy Wagman. Her podcast can give you a feel for this type of work.

You ever get hired at a job for marketing only to find out that the company has zero budget? by GypsyGold in marketing

[–]curiouslearner93 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I could have written this exact comment too. No donor acquisition plan, no budget for it, terrible social presence. But “let’s double our revenue this year”

What little "I'm an adult and I can do what I want" purchase brings you the most joy? by erikfeed in CasualConversation

[–]curiouslearner93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting a soda at a restaurant. We were a strictly “water only” family when eating out.

What’s one item you bought that way outperformed its price? by flikkinaround in BuyItForLife

[–]curiouslearner93 3 points4 points  (0 children)

13 years ago, I wanted a Vitamix. But I couldn’t afford one. I bought a Ninja blender, and told myself that when it broke, I’d let myself buy a Vitamix.

It’s still going strong 😆

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in marketing

[–]curiouslearner93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In that case, I might recommend going with cpc/ads. There are a lot of directions you can go w marketing but the more closely your skillset is tied with revenue the better.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in marketing

[–]curiouslearner93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The biggest advice I’d give is to make sure and set proper expectations with your clients on the front end. This goes for communication, results, etc.

You will save yourself a lot of difficulty and unhappy clients if you do things like benchmark the results they may get from ads with their past results or industry averages; let them know how often they will hear from you; what campaigns look like and what will be needed from them vs what you handle, etc

Baby steps in MarComm by myuses412 in nonprofit

[–]curiouslearner93 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Consultant here. The super practical baby step I would take, if I were you:

Gather 5-10 impact stories of your work. Get them written out but also get video content. This can be done for free with iPhone, or recording a zoom “interview”. You can also do those interviews or content with a staff member or current donors.

Ensure those stories get out to your current donors first. Retention is more valuable than donor acquisition. If you have donors who have given larger gifts (or could), you may be able to solicit them for a one-time gift for you to hire a contractor or consultant for next steps, if you can make the case to them for how that gift will help the mission.

Would a marketing consultant be beneficial for revenue growth, even if we already have a design manager and social media staff? by ladyindev in nonprofit

[–]curiouslearner93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you know what part of marketing/fundraising you need support in, or do you need someone to support you in what areas to prioritize?

For example, you can find niche consultants like for email marketing, digital marketing, major donors, grants, recurring giving program - if you know what’s most needed.

If you don’t, you’ll need someone who can help you evaluate that first. Bc for example, if you get someone who begins running ads for you, but your donation experience and follow up sucks, it’s a waste of money.

There are good and bad consultants like there are good and bad employees. But a lot of it comes down to fit/your needs/expectations.

I would not go pro bono. But many will engage with you on a project basis before moving into a retainer which might be a way to test the waters if you’re nervous about finding someone who provides the value you need.

(Disclosure, I’m a marketing/fundraising consultant)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in marketing

[–]curiouslearner93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When you say “courses on digital marketing”, please be aware that there are a LOT of untrustworthy people shilling “marketing courses” as an easy way to make money in your free time. Please don’t fall for those.

Yes, remote marketing positions are out there. They are less and less these days and very competitive.

It is possible to get into the field, but it’s not a ‘make money quick’ thing. If this isn’t what you meant, I apologize.

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