In this month's nonprofit marketing pulse!


In this Issue

  • A note from Marcela
  • Things you don't want to miss
  • Fractional Focus: Facebook Ads Strategy Roadmap

A note from Marcela

Hello!

February is going way too fast; I can't believe we are already in the second half of this month.

This month is my birthday

I've been reflecting on the last year and how my life has changed now that I am officially a business owner.

How much I have grown so much and how I am leaning into my "potential," which is my word for 2025.

According to Google, “potential” means “having or showing the capacity to become something in the future—abilities that may be developed and lead to future success.”

For me, POTENTIAL is about recognizing my worth—my capacities, talents, and abilities—and showing up with courage exactly where I am.


It’s about leaning into my strengths, no longer downplaying them, and allowing them to shine for my clients, family, colleagues, and friends. To serve them better.
So, that’s my word of the year: POTENTIAL.


What’s yours?

Hit reply; I would love to know!

You don't want to miss these:

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A Podcast Episode to Listen To

Trends that Matter We are for Good→

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A book to read

This is Marketing

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A free event

Monthly Giving Summit:

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Someone to follow

Pedal.co

A community to be part of

Connect for Good

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An action you can take

Are you warming up your audiences?

Fractional Focus

If you haven't downloaded this guide yet, here it is a meta ads roadmap that will help you get new subscribers!

Thank you for reading, for engaging, and for being here!

See you on the next one,

Marcela
www.marcelazafra.com


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What clients are saying

I have worked closely with Marcela for almost 3 years and continue to learn and grow from her innovative and creative ideas as well as her drive to always improve herself and the work she does. She holds herself to the highest standards and it inspires those who have the pleasure to work with her to do the same.- Colleen Smith, BB4CK

Marcela Zafra

I help nonprofits give their mission the visibility they deserve through various marketing strategies. I am a seasoned marketing expert with a track record in digital advertising, content and email marketing strategies; I bring more than ten years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Clients value my ability to see the big picture and create practical, executable marketing strategies. My transformative digital initiatives in a previous role with Brown Bagging For Calgary’s Kids boosted new website visitors by 141 percent and website engagement by 130 percent. I also grew their online community by almost 20 percent across all social media platforms and generated hundreds of leads through targeted Google and Facebook ads. As a creative thinker with a growth mindset, I love bringing ideas to life through painting, drawing, and dreaming. I offer Fractional Marketing support for nonprofits looking to: Increase awareness Boost fundraising efforts Build a thriving community of supporters. Reduce stress and workload. Execute strategic and consistent marketing efforts. Fractional marketing gives small and medium-sized nonprofits access to the expertise of a seasoned marketer on a part-time (fractional) basis. It's for organizations looking to enhance their marketing efforts with a small budget, and that means hiring inexperienced staff who require more effort and time to manage. marcela@marcelazafra.com www.marcelazafra.com

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