How I partner
If your donors, volunteers, policymakers, and the media seem disengaged, here are 3 ways I can help you motivate your community and build authentic relationships.
Can’t afford to bring on a full-time marketing and comms executive, but need that expertise to grow? Don’t hire a junior person you’ll have to train. Instead, let me be your:
Fractional Comms Director
What it is: “Fractional” is literal—I make my expertise accessible and affordable by sharing my time across several organizations. (“You want a piece of me?” I say in my best Frank Costanza voice: “You got iiiiiiiit!”) And you don’t have to fund a permanent, full-time salary.
What you get (for about the cost of a junior hire):
Senior expertise: I bring over 20 years of communications leadership to your organization. I’m a subject matter expert that serves as a peer and thought partner to your executive director.
Efficiency: Because of my experience, I don’t have the learning curve of a junior team member. I know how to identify the critical priorities to focus on so I can maximize my impact with minimal investment.
Planning Plus Execution: I provide recommendations and guide execution. Think of me as a bridge between strategy and implementation to help you level up your organization.
Long-term Partnership: While short-term engagements are sometimes appropriate, I typically engage in longer-term contracts (12+ mos), allowing me to integrate with your team. This allows me to own your mission with you—which is what I personally love most about this arrangement.
What it’s not:
NOT a part-time employee. Instead, I operate as an independent contractor.
NOT “just” a consultant. I act as part of your team and represent your org just as other team members do.
NOT project based. Rather than solving just one specific problem, I engage with you long-term to deliver consistent, reliable support from a position of strategic understanding.
Retainer pricing, typically $4-5K/month | Request a free discovery call
Client partners say:
“Having worked with Mindy previously, I had high expectations and she exceeded every one.”
“Mindy is creative and innovative and has a way of keeping us both focused on mission and open to new possibilities.”
Marketing team is passionate but doesn’t have a clear strategy? You’ll get a ton of value from a:
Storytelling Workshop
What it is: A powerful professional development experience for a team that wants a DIY approach.
What you get: You and your team walk away inspired and aligned around principles and practices that will help you transform your comms and grow your org’s most valuable relationships.
Includes:
Initial conversation to discuss your current challenges so I can customize the training
Virtual half-day workshop in which I deliver my principles of brand storytelling, lead the team through a brainstorm where they immediately apply those principles to your current comms, and facilitate an interactive planning session to foster alignment and set your path forward
Follow-up materials including the presentation slides and all inputs generated during the planning session
Fixed fee: $7500 corporate / $4200 nonprofit | Contact me for details
Workshop attendees say:
“Truly the most helpful meeting I've ever been in!”
“The content, pacing, and interactive element of the program were superb.”
“Such an insightful and meaningful day!”
“100% would recommend this workshop to colleagues.”
Email Newsletter
What it is: A free resource for anyone who wants to strengthen their skills.
What you get: A twice-monthly boost of curiosity, confidence, and comms inspiration from your partner in mission-based storytelling…me!
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