The Work You're Doing in the Community Deserves to be Seen.

You answered a calling. You're showing up for your community every single day with limited funding, a small team, and a whole lot of faith.

You're stretching every dollar, wearing every hat, and still finding a way to serve. You shouldn't have to be the best-kept secret in your city. Visibility shouldn't be the thing standing between your mission and the people who need it.

The roadblocks that nonprofits are facing are the main reason I launched the MBM Cares initiative. Each quarter, I select up to 3 nonprofits and offer my full digital marketing expertise, free of charge.

Apply For The Quarter
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Food Insecurity
Black Women & Workplace
LGBTQ+ Community
Youth & Teen Empowerment
Mental Health
Workplace Discrimination

Some Things Aren't a Coincidence.

Back to back, I crossed paths with three different nonprofit founders, each one doing powerful, community-rooted work in Inkster and Pontiac, but the common theme of our discussions were each one was running on fumes financially to keep doing the work.

One of the founders created a program supporting teenage girls in Inkster because she noticed 15-20 kids on her mother’s block, just aimlessly outside after school at all times of the day.

She sparked up a conversation with one and found out they all had these varieties of interests in modeling, design, and fashion.

The other has an organization serving underprivileged kids, including those with Autism. These are children that the system has let slip through the cracks and are forgotten, but it’s her mission to change that.

This founder described her nonprofit as “the best-kept secret in Oakland County.” In just 12 months, they fed 170k+ people and distributed 2million pounds of food, but they may need to close their doors due to a lack of funding and additional resources.

Every single one of those conversations circled back to the same pain point: they can't pour water into something else from an empty well.

And even at a discounted rate, marketing support was out of reach. But the need for visibility wasn't going away.

This One's Personal. And This is My Why.

I'm Jennifer M. Battle, founder of Marie Battle Marketing. I was born and raised in Inkster, and for over 15+ years, I’ve had a career in digital marketing.

Like most individuals, there have been ups and downs, but I still feel very blessed and grateful for where I currently am in life.

And this spirit to want to give back has been heavily put upon me, and this program is my way of utilizing years of marketing experience to help others in the best way I know how.

Each quarter, I’m going to open up my calendar to a small handful of registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving the causes I care about most.

And just like those founders I mentioned, they’re doing the work and so will I, at no cost to the nonprofit.

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Work That Aligns With My Why

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    Fighting Food Insecurity

    Organizations working to close the hunger gap in metro Detroit and surrounding communities.

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    LGBTQ+ Community

    Nonprofits providing advocacy, safe spaces, and support for LGBTQ+ individuals.

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    Black Women & the Workforce

    Organizations helping Black women re-enter and advance in the workforce amid ongoing displacement.

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    Underprivileged Youth & Teens

    Programs giving kids and teenagers a sense of purpose, guidance, and a path forward.

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    Mental Health Access

    Dismantling stigma and expanding access to mental health resources in the Black community.

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    Workplace Hiring Discrimination

    Advocacy organizations addressing racial and gender bias in hiring and professional environments.

Customizable Marketing Deliverables. Zero Invoice.
Every service below is designed to move the needle forward towards building awareness.

  • Google Ads Account Setup & Grant Application

    501(c)(3) nonprofits are eligible for up to $10,000/month in free Google advertising. I'll build your account, set up your first campaign, and submit your grant application.

  • Press Release Template

    A ready-to-send press release you can use to pitch local journalists, media outlets, and community organizations. Your story, told the way it deserves to be.

  • Corporate Sponsorship Outreach Email

    A compelling email template designed to attract local business sponsors, written to get opened, read, and responded to.

  • One-Pager / PDF Overview

    A clean, branded one-page PDF that captures your mission, programs, and goals. This is perfect for grant applications, donor meetings, and community partnerships.

  • Social Media Starter Kit

    A content calendar with post templates, caption guidance, and hashtag strategy to help you show up consistently on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

  • Donor Email Templates

    Email templates for donor acquisition, donor retention, and campaign-specific appeals, so you're not starting from scratch every time you need to fundraise.

  • Digital Marketing Recommendations

    A review of your current web presence, social profiles, and Google listing with prioritized next steps you can act on immediately.

  • Capital Campaign One-Pager

    A focused document for a specific fundraising initiative, whether you're launching a new program, building a facility, or running an annual campaign.

Apply. Get Selected. And We’ll Get to Work.

Here's what to expect from the moment you apply to the time we wrap.

Submit Your Application

Fill out the form below with your nonprofit's information and a brief description of what you need help with. Applications open each quarter on a rolling basis.

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Review & Selection

I review all submissions and select up to 3 nonprofits per quarter based on alignment with the causes I serve, geographic location, and where I feel my skills can make the most impact.

2

Intake & Kickoff

Once selected, you'll complete a short intake questionnaire so I understand your organization fully — your goals, your audience, and what you've already tried.

3

We Get to Work

I deliver the agreed-upon services within the quarter. You'll receive real, usable marketing assets, not just recommendations.

4

You're Featured on the MBM's Site

As a program partner, your logo and organization name will be featured on the Marie Battle Marketing website — giving you additional visibility and credibility.

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Who Can Apply?

This program is designed for nonprofits that are doing the work but don't have the budget for professional marketing support. To be considered, your organization must meet the following criteria:

  • Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in good standing

  • Located in Inkster, metro Detroit, or the surrounding Oakland/Wayne/Macomb County areas

  • Mission aligns with one or more of the causes this program serves

  • Willing to have your logo and name featured on the MBM website as a program partner

  • Able to provide required documentation (EIN, legal name, website, mailing address)

  • Responsive and available for a kickoff intake call during the quarter

Information You'll Need to Apply

Legal Organization Name

As it appears on your 501(c)(3) designation

EIN / Tax ID Number

Required for Google Ad Grants application

Official Website URL

Your current web presence

Primary Mailing Address

Your registered business address

Main Phone Number

Best number to reach your organization

Logo File

For the MBM website partner feature and marketing collateral (PNG or SVG preferred)

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Is this truly free? What's the catch?

    • Yes! No invoice, no hidden fees, no "pay when you can." This is a pro bono commitment from me to my community.

      The only ask is that you're a registered 501(c)(3), your mission aligns with the causes this program serves, and you agree to have your organization featured on the MBM website as a partner. That's it.

  2. How many nonprofits are selected each quarter?

    • I accept a maximum of 3 nonprofits per quarter. This keeps the work quality high and ensures each organization gets real attention, not a rushed checklist.

      If you aren't selected this quarter, you're welcome to reapply for the next one.

  3. What if my nonprofit doesn't have a website yet?

    • You can still apply. Some of the services in this program, like the one-pager, press release, and donor templates, don't require a website to be useful.

      A website audit is only applicable if you have an existing site. I'll work with where you are right now.

  4. Do we have to use all the services listed?

    • No. When you're selected, we'll have a kickoff conversation to figure out which deliverables make the most sense for your organization's current stage and goals.

      I'd rather deliver 3 things that move the needle than 8 things that sit in a folder.

  5. What does it mean to be featured on the MBM website?

    • Your organization's logo and name will be displayed on the Marie Battle Marketing website as a pro bono program partner.

      This gives your nonprofit added visibility, especially when the site is shared on social media, and it adds credibility when you're presenting to donors or sponsors.

      You provide the logo; I handle the rest.

  6. My nonprofit is outside of Inkster / metro Detroit. Can I still apply?

    • At this time, this program is specifically focused on nonprofits in Inkster, metro Detroit, and the surrounding Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb County areas.

      This is intentional. I want to invest in the community I'm from and connected to. If that changes in the future, I'll update this page.

  7. How do I know if my cause qualifies?

    • The causes I currently focus on are listed on this page: food insecurity, LGBTQ+ advocacy, Black women's workforce re-entry, youth and teen empowerment, mental health access, and workplace/hiring discrimination.

      If your mission closely relates to one of these areas but you're unsure, apply anyway and describe your work. I'll make the call from there.

  8. How long does the Google Ad Grants application process take?

    • Once your application is submitted, Google typically takes 3–5 business days to review it. If approved, your account will be activated, and your ads can begin running shortly thereafter.

      The full process, from account setup to live campaign, can take anywhere from 1 to 2 weeks, depending on how quickly Google processes your application.

  9. What happens if our Google Ad Grants application is denied?

    • Denials are usually tied to something fixable — a website issue, missing information, or a policy requirement that wasn't met. If that happens, I'll walk you through exactly what needs to be corrected and help you resubmit. A denial doesn't mean it's over; it just means we take another look and try again.

  10. What is Google looking for when reviewing a nonprofit's Ad Grants application?

    • Google's main requirement is that your organization is a verified 501(c)(3) in good standing. Beyond that, they're looking at a few key things — your website needs to be functional, have a clear mission, and meet their quality guidelines (no broken links, no single-page sites, no sites that exist solely to collect donations).

      Your content needs to reflect the work your organization actually does, and your domain has to be owned by your nonprofit, not a free hosting platform. The good news is most legitimate nonprofits meet these requirements — and if something needs to be cleaned up before we apply, I'll flag it during the intake process so we're set up for approval from the start.

Tell Me About Your Organization.

Fill out the form below, and I'll be in touch within 5–7 business days. If selected, you'll receive a follow-up email with next steps. Applications are reviewed throughout each quarter.

Before you apply: Have your EIN/Tax ID number, official website URL, organization's legal name, and a brief description of your biggest marketing challenge ready for the application below.