The first grant I would apply for if I were a (broke) Winnipeg nonprofit that needed marketing help

I know, I know. We're ALL broke!

(Key takeaway here: Volunteer Manitoba Professional Development subsidies can cover up to 75% of training costs for Manitoba nonprofits on key marketing skills - but applications are due by Jan 15!

Not sure where to start? Check out some of my most popular nonprofit training options)

The reality is that most nonprofits don't have the capacity to hire in outside skills to tackle the problems in front of them. They're working with limited budgets and volunteer manhours - people passionate about the work, but who may not have the know-how to get your organization out there.

I've been working with and in nonprofits my entire career, and I know what it's like. I know the struggles, but I also know what it takes to succeed - especially when it comes to cutting through the noise and reaching your audience.

So how do you do more with what you have?

You don't need to hire someone new or suddenly become full-time marketers. You just need the right tools and some practical training.

That's where the Volunteer Manitoba Professional Development subsidies come in.

(And there's an important application due date coming up Jan 15th!)

These subsidies are open to most nonprofits in Manitoba, and cover up to 75% of approved training costs. These could be for workshops already in their training calendar (check out my Social Media Advertising Masterclass coming up this spring) or for private training arranged just for your organization (more on that below!).

I have had the chance to work with some amazing organizations across Manitoba thanks to this subsidy. It makes training and capacity building achievable for nonprofits with small budgets and big dreams - so your team can learn to do more, faster, with more impact.

Think crossing off all your marketing to-dos quicker - so you can get back to your real job.

Popular Subsidy Marketing Training Programs

Wondering what markting support could look like for your organization?

You could start with my "Digital Marketing Training Series" - basically Digital Marketing for Nonprofits 101. This is a super popular choice for subsidy support - the perfect starter series for organizations that know they should be using social media and email, but need some help to really dive in.

You'll get:

✅4 x 90-minute virtual workshops spaced over 2 months

✅A thorough primer on social media, email, online engagement and paid options

✅Take-home workbooks you can reference and build on

✅In-session activities tailored to your specific organization

✅Homework between sessions to practice new skills

✅Digital marketing tools and strategies that can grow with you

Feel like you're beyond the basics? If you've been using social media for a while but engagement is falling and your reach is nonexistent, my "Stop Posting Like an Organization!" workshop is for you. This intensive, half-day session teaches you how to create content that actually gets noticed and shared. Learn the 4 secrets nonprofits can steal from professional content creators, how to play nice with "the algorithm," and how to get your message in front of the people who actually matter.

You'll get:

✅ A half-day workshop on why organizational content fails (and how to fix it)

✅ The 4 secrets of creator-style posting that work

✅ Real examples from local nonprofits (hits and misses)

✅ A content planning worksheet you can use immediately

✅ Hook templates built for nonprofits

✅ Hands-on practice creating posts during the session

✅ 90-min virtual follow-up to see what's working and troubleshoot

Not sure what you need?

If your team is struggling with a thorny marketing challenge or looking for specific skill-building support, let's develop something together!

Some of my most trusted go-to offerings originally took shape because someone reached out to me needing specific support. Let me know what marketing woes are keeping you up at night, and let's figure out how to tackle training together.

Looking to apply for the Volunteer Manitoba Professional Development Subsidy?

Here's how it works:

1. We chat about what your team actually needs (not what I think you should need)

2. We connect with Volunteer Manitoba and put together a proposal

3. You submit the application

4. VM covers up to 75% if approved

5. You get the training, your team builds capacity, your marketing actually starts working

It really is that simple - but only if you apply by January 15th.

Learn more about the Volunteer Manitoba Professional Development Subsidies:

www.volunteermanitoba.ca

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