ATTENTION! Cause Marketing Nonprofits Performing Arts Faith-Based
SOUND TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE ?
Here are some important details about what I look for …
ON YOUR SIDE
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An Aspect of Greater Good
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Brand & Organizational Health
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A High Value Placed on Brand & Best Practices
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Realistic Expectations of Cost, Timing & Deliverables
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Clarity & Responsiveness
ON MY SIDE
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Mission / Vision / Values Alignment
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Availability, Capacity & Fit
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Familiarity and Understanding of Sector / Audience
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Opportunity for Creativity and Impact
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Potential for FUN
A CAPPELLA & BARBERSHOP HARMONY
We all have our personal kryptonite, and mine is the artform of 4-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style. As a member of Sweet Adelines International, Region 21 Golden West, the San Diego Chorus and Nick of Time A Cappella Quartet, this is a community I feel deeply connected to. I’m passionate about sharing it with the world in compelling ways that ensure this high-challenge and thoroughly addictive musical genre will be around for generations to come.
Reach out to me if any of the following apply to you:
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Umbrella / Parent Organizations (SAI, BHS, Harmony Inc.)
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Regional Organizations
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Coaches
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Arrangers
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Choruses
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Quartets
For almost thirty years, I've enjoyed a ring-side seat to Nicole's career path - sometimes as colleagues, others as a client. With great skill, her strategic marketing vision creatively spotlights core values and brand story, bringing positive outcomes and relationships at all levels. Nicole is a consummate professional and a joy to work with! Her unique approach is fun and effective, ensuring that others look forward to every opportunity to partner with her.
DR. ASHLEY GRAVES, FOUNDER, FIVE STONE MENTORING
Nicole is the best of the best. She is by far the most brilliant marketing mind I have had the opportunity to work with! She has a great attitude and brings positive energy to any project.
ANDY FLEMING, CO-CREATOR, ZESTY.IO
Nicole is a very intelligent, disciplined and creative marketer. She has great teamwork, unbeatable work ethic and is an asset to any team. I truly enjoyed working together on many, many projects.
CHRIS ABEYTA, PURPOSE DRIVEN
It's a privilege to recommend Nicole Knox. She is one of the brightest, most creative people I've had the privilege to work with over the years. She is strategic, understands contextual marketing, and always gets the job done right. Even more important, she is a great team player. She integrates well with leadership and is an inspirational team leader.
KATHY CHAPMAN-SHARP, PURPOSE DRIVEN
As a marketing professional, Nicole is a strategic thinker and creative force that effectively translates corporate vision into successful campaigns. Able to creatively leverage all resources, talent and tools at her disposable, she consistently delivers desired results. Her experience, integrity and talent make her a key player and asset to any team. IHer personable, transparent leadership style creates an environment where every member felt like they had something valuable to contribute.
MARTI CHAVARRIA-MILLER, PURPOSE DRIVEN
I have had the privilege of working with Nicole in two different job settings over the past 10 years. I was impressed with Nicole's deep and unique understanding of our primary customer as well as of the products we were marketing and selling. Her ability to understand the customer base and then position the product was key to our success. I can highly recommend Nicole as a not only a premier marketer but also as someone that brings a broad skill set and a great attitude to any challenge
JOE QUESTEL, SVP PURPOSE DRIVEN
Nicole was a brilliant, exceedingly hard-working breath of fresh air to Living on the Edge. She can "see" how a product needs to be positioned. If you want to see her excel, give her a branding challenge - she will easily identify confusion in the marketplace, and recommends clear, concise changes that bring harmony with your brand and resource offerings. Nicole is never cut-throat, but always direct. She'll be the first to help you up when you're down, while making sure you've got the tool-in-hand to carry on. Partnering with Nicole will always bring you wins in more categories than you'll expect.
GREG KUCALA, SVP, LIVING ON THE EDGE
Nicole Knox is incredibly smart, perceptive, and the most creative person I've ever had the privilege to work with. I first met Nicole when she joined the AIGA SD board, her marketing savvy, warmth, and incredible sense of humor were infectious. When it came time for Visual Asylum to update our marketing, the decision to work with Nicole to help us was the perfect choice. She is and has been a trusted partner and friend.
AMY LEVINE, AIGA SD-TJ
Nicole is someone you want to be in charge of shaping your voice to your customers. Her uncanny insights into the customer’s needs and brilliant strategy for bringing products to market has made her indispensable in our partnership over the last decade.
JOSH RIVES, CmbTAB
Nicole Knox is incredibly smart, perceptive and the most creative person I’ve ever had the privilege to work with. Her marketing savvy, warmth and incredible sense of humor are infectious. When it came time for Visual Asylum to update our marketing, the decision to work with Nicole was the perfect choice. She is and has been a trusted partner and friend.
MAELIN LEVINE, PARTNER & DESIGN DIRECTOR, VISUAL ASYLUM
Nicole is both skilled and off-the-charts affable. Brilliant and unpretentious. But if that wasn’t enough, she has the wisdom and energy to guide and motivate a team. I have interacted with many incredible personalities and minds over the years, but I have encountered none better than Nicole Knox. She’s the genuine article — do not miss out on the chance to work with her.
STEPHEN BOUDREAU, CO-FOUNDER, ASCENDIO AND RAISEDONORS
Nicole is proactive and strategic in her approach to marketing and branding, and works hard to make sure the target is clearly defined for the most effective design solutions. Her confidence, professionalism and understanding of the creative development process does not go unnoticed and truly elevates her among her peers.
BRIAN MARSCHALL, ART DIRECTOR, WALT DISNEY IMAGINEERING
APPLY FOR CONSIDERATION
INTRIGUED? Here’s some insight to the type of organizations I love to partner with:
I have a special heart for my friends in nonprofit and performing arts organizations. Thoughtful, creative brand, marketing and communications strategy and execution is essential to building the kind of momentum required for next-level growth. That’s why I set aside a unique bit of magic-making in support of these vital organizations whenever I’m able to. When missionality, commitment and capacity align, I offer discounted rates for qualified organizations on select projects.
Here’s what it’s NOT.
(Because there’s always some fine-print)
IT’S NOT AN OFFER OF PRO-BONO WORK.
Although I occasionally extend discounted rates to select organizations, this is not an offer of free work. I look for organizations who recognize the importance of having “skin in the game” and are willing to step up.
IT’S NOT GUARANTEED.
My current client load and availability guides when and who I’m able to say YES! to - even with the most worthy of causes. I delight in offering these services when I’m able to and am selective in who I partner with.