About Kickstart Marketing Lab

Kickstart Marketing Lab Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to marketing education, strategy, and support for small businesses and nonprofit organizations at free or subsidized rates. Through consulting, fractional marketing support, live classes and webinars, and educational resources, we help organizations strengthen their visibility, communication, and long-term sustainability.

In addition to serving businesses and nonprofits, Kickstart operates a separate workforce development program that provides supervised, hands-on internships for emerging marketers. These internships focus on education, skill-building, and real-world experience, helping individuals develop career pathways while supporting the Foundation’s mission and programs.

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Our Mission

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Kickstart Marketing Lab Foundation’s mission is to expand access to marketing education, strategy, and support for small businesses and nonprofit organizations through free or subsidized programs, while also advancing workforce development through a separate internship program that provides supervised, hands-on training and real-world experience for emerging marketers.

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Our Purpose

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Kickstart Marketing Lab Foundation exists to provide free or subsidized marketing education and support to small businesses and nonprofit organizations, and to operate an educational internship program that offers supervised, hands-on training and workforce development for emerging marketing professionals.

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Who We Serve

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Kickstart Marketing Lab Foundation serves a wide range of organizations and individuals, including:

• Small businesses across diverse industries
• Local, independently owned businesses
• Nonprofit and community-based organizations
• Contractors, home service providers, and skilled trades
• Clinics, wellness providers, and local offices
• Startups and early-stage ventures
• Solo entrepreneurs and founders
• Organizations without dedicated marketing staff
• Organizations seeking guidance and leadership for marketing efforts

Our programs are designed to provide accessible, practical marketing education and support that helps organizations build long-term capacity and sustainability.

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What Makes Kickstart Different

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Kickstart Marketing Lab Foundation operates as a mission-driven organization focused on education, guidance, and supervised program-based support rather than a traditional agency or advisory model.

Our work integrates:

• Marketing strategy and planning
• Digital marketing education and support
• Project coordination and structured guidance
• Content development support
• Search engine optimization (SEO) education
• Google Business Profile education and optimization support
• Reporting and performance insights
• Brand messaging and communications guidance
• Ongoing, supervised implementation support

This integrated approach allows organizations to strengthen their marketing knowledge, systems, and consistency over time.

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Workforce Development & Internship Program

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In addition to serving businesses and nonprofits, Kickstart Marketing Lab Foundation operates a separate workforce development program focused on education and career readiness for emerging marketing professionals.

Through supervised internships and hands-on learning opportunities, participants gain real-world experience, practical skills, and professional mentorship. This program is designed to support workforce development while reinforcing the Foundation’s educational mission and community impact goals.

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Organizational Focus and Expertise

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Kickstart Marketing Lab Foundation provides education and support in areas including:

• Small business and nonprofit marketing strategy
• Digital marketing for local organizations
• Advisory and fractional marketing support
• Google Business Profile education and optimization
• Search engine optimization for small organizations
• Marketing project coordination
• Marketing assessments and audits
• Content and digital presence development

This clarity helps ensure our programs are well-defined, measurable, and aligned with our charitable mission.

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Our Values

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• Access and equity in education and resources
• Clear and ethical communication
• Sustainable, long-term organizational growth
• Responsible use of marketing tools and platforms
• Collaboration and shared learning
• Accountability and transparency
• Workforce development and career readiness
• Community and economic impact

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Why We Do This

Kickstart Marketing Lab Foundation was created in response to persistent barriers that limit access to quality marketing education, resources, and workforce opportunities for small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and emerging professionals.

By providing structured education, supervised support, and workforce development pathways, the Foundation works to strengthen organizational capacity, support career growth, and contribute to healthier, more resilient communities.

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