[The Modern Marketer] Building Impactful Nonprofit Marketing With Oceanna Lenon

RAW Spotlight

Oceanna Lenon is a Communications Coordinator at the ACE Mentor Program of America, a nonprofit organization that mentors high school students pursuing careers in architecture, construction, and engineering. As an ACE alumni, Oceanna has enhanced the organization's outreach by contributing to a project that garnered a $1.2 million economic impact for 700 students. She has experience crafting narratives and optimizing digital experiences.

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Nonprofit marketing isn’t just about sharing information; it’s about creating connections and driving impact. How can you craft compelling stories that resonate with audiences while staying true to an organization’s mission? What strategies make nonprofit marketing effective?

According to passionate digital marketer and nonprofit storyteller Oceanna Lenon, the key lies in aligning each narrative with the organization's mission. She highlights the role of authentic stories in showcasing the human side of an organization’s work, helping audiences see the tangible impact of their support. By focusing on the people and emotions behind the mission rather than just the numbers, nonprofits can foster deeper engagement and build lasting relationships. Oceanna also stresses the importance of staying curious and constantly refining strategies using data-driven insights to amplify outreach.

In this episode of RAW Spotlight, host Felicity Porter sits down with Oceanna Lenon, Communications Coordinator at the ACE Mentor Program of America, to discuss how nonprofits can harness storytelling and data to create impactful marketing campaigns. Oceanna shares her journey from starting a small business to working in nonprofit communications, her strategies for navigating imposter syndrome, and how young marketers can use tools like networking and storytelling to grow their careers.