Marketing for education and non-profits
Enrolments, donors and volunteers all start with being easy to find and easy to trust. We help you reach the right people on a sensible budget.
Enrolments, donors and volunteers all start in the same place: being easy to find and easy to trust. We help schools, tutoring centres, music and activity programs, charities and community groups reach the right people on a sensible budget. Often the biggest fix is a clearer website, a better Google profile and a simple way to follow up.
How it works
- 1
Audit what people see
We check your website, Google profile, social and forms, and what a parent, donor or volunteer finds when they search. Takes 1-2 weeks.
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Decide who you most need to reach
Pick the groups that matter this year, such as new families, regular donors, volunteers or event guests.
- 3
Build clear pages and forms
Programs, dates, fees and how to join or give, all in one place, with nothing live without your approval.
- 4
Launch search, email and campaigns
Local search, simple email follow-up and any enrolment or donation drive, with consent under CASL.
- 5
Report monthly
One report on enrolments, enquiries or sign-ups, and a short call about what to do next.
What usually gets in the way
- Information spread across old pages
- Hard to reach new families or supporters
- Little time to post or follow up
What we do about it
Clear websites
Programs, dates and how to join, all easy to find.
Local search
Show up when families search nearby.
Campaigns
Enrolment drives, events and donation appeals.
Simple follow-up
Emails that keep people informed.
The number we watch: enrolments and sign-ups.
How do schools and tutoring centres get more enrolments in Canada?
Make it easy for a parent to find you on Google, see what you offer, and ask a question in under a minute. Most families compare two or three options on their phone, then pick the one that felt clearest and most trustworthy.
- One page per program with ages, schedule, fees and how to register
- A Google Business Profile with photos, hours and reviews
- A short enquiry form with a fast reply
- An easy way to book a tour or trial class
See website design and build and local search.
Small organizations often have information in five places: an old website, a social page, a PDF and an email thread. We pull it into one clear place so a parent or donor doesn't have to hunt, and so your team can keep it current without extra work.
What do parents, donors and volunteers search for?
They search for a need and a place, and a lot of the answer is practical. We write your pages to answer what they actually type.
- 'Math tutor for grade 8 near me' or 'after-school program Surrey'
- 'Preschool with openings' or 'private school open house'
- 'Music lessons for kids' or 'summer camps'
- 'Donate to a local food bank' or 'volunteer near me'
- 'Community group events this weekend'
We also make sure the basics are right on a phone: fees, dates, location, contact details and how to register or give. A parent standing in a school car park should be able to find them in seconds.
Can my charity use Google Ad Grants in Canada?
Eligible registered charities can apply for Google Ad Grants, which gives free search advertising credit each month. It has strict rules, and a poorly run account can lose it.
We help eligible charities apply and then run the account within Google's requirements, so the credit is used well on searches that bring donors, volunteers and event guests. Eligibility is set by Google, and we check it with you on the first call. See paid advertising for how we handle ad accounts, which are always in your charity's name.
What does marketing for education and non-profits include?
We start with the basics that cost little and help most, then add campaigns around key dates like registration, camps and giving seasons.
- A clear website with programs, dates and how to join or donate
- Google profile, local search and review requests
- Enrolment drives, events and donation appeals, with ads where they pay off
- Email updates for families, donors and volunteers, sent with consent
- Simple social posts planned around the school year or campaign calendar (social media)
- Forms and sign-ups that follow privacy rules, and never collect health information
For charities and community groups, we also help you tell the story behind the work in plain words: who you help, what a gift does and how to get involved. We write with you and use real photos from your own events where possible, with permission from anyone shown.
How much does marketing for a school, charity or community group cost?
We scope the work to your budget and give a fixed written quote after a free 30-minute call. We discuss budget openly, so you never get a quote for work you can't afford.
- Websites and campaigns are fixed-scope projects with a fixed price
- Monthly work is month-to-month with 30 days' notice
- Ad spend is paid by you directly to the platform, or covered by Google Ad Grants if you qualify
- Accounts and lists are in your name, so they stay with your organization even if volunteers or staff change
How long does it take to see results?
A clearer site and better Google profile can help within weeks, while search rankings usually take 3-6 months. Enrolment and giving also follow the calendar, so the best time to start is a few months before your busy period.
We don't promise numbers. The monthly report covers enrolments, sign-ups or donations and where they came from. Websites typically take 4-8 weeks from an approved plan. Our process is the same for any organization, and you can read about it in how to choose a digital marketing agency in Canada.
Many groups run on volunteers who change from year to year. That is why everything is documented and every account stays in your organization's name, so the next person can pick up where the last one left off.
Common questions
Do you offer non-profit rates?
We discuss budget openly on the first call and scope the work to fit, rather than quote a standard package.
Can you help us get Google Ad Grants?
Yes, we can help eligible charities apply and then run the account within Google's rules.
Can you build a site our volunteers can update?
Yes. We build on WordPress or Webflow and train your team on the parts they need to change.
Can you help with a one-time enrolment or donation drive?
Yes. A fixed-scope campaign with a landing page, ads, emails and a short report is a common way to start.
Do you collect personal information from children or families?
Only what is needed for enquiries, and never health information in marketing forms. We follow PIPEDA and your province's privacy rules, and check this with you.
Can you work with our existing registration or donation system?
Usually, yes. We link to it from your site and set up tracking so you can see where sign-ups and gifts come from.
Do you work with groups outside the Lower Mainland?
Yes, we work with organizations across Canada, and French-language needs can be scoped on the first call.
Let's talk about your business.
Tell us what's not working. We'll show you where to begin.