Application Guide

How to Apply for FWD Freelance General Application

at Fwd People

🏢 About Fwd People

FWD People is a strategic marketing agency specializing in health and non-profit sectors, positioning itself as a trusted partner that helps clients navigate change and seize opportunities. What makes them unique is their emphasis on being forward-thinking, relationship-driven, and intentionally building a community of independent talent who care about craft, collaboration, and doing good work with good people.

About This Role

This is a general freelance application where you'll join FWD People's network to be considered for project-based work that aligns with your skills. The role involves being part of a lightweight, relationship-driven freelance process where you'll work on strategic marketing initiatives for health and non-profit clients, helping drive growth and foster positive change in these sectors.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve collaborating with FWD People's team on strategic marketing initiatives for health or non-profit clients, participating in virtual meetings to align on project goals, and working independently on deliverables while maintaining clear communication. You'd be balancing strategic thinking with execution, ensuring your work drives meaningful results while fitting within the agency's relationship-driven approach.

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🎯 Who Fwd People Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of strategic marketing experience specifically in health and/or non-profit sectors
  • Operates at manager, senior manager, associate director, or director level with proven leadership experience
  • Demonstrates a consistent commitment to innovation, excellence, and empathy in their professional approach
  • Thrives in collaborative, relationship-driven environments and values quality work over quantity

📝 Tips for Applying to Fwd People

1

Highlight specific health or non-profit sector marketing projects in your portfolio, quantifying results where possible

2

Emphasize your experience working in relationship-driven environments rather than transactional freelance arrangements

3

Showcase examples where you've demonstrated innovation, excellence, AND empathy in your work approach

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Mention any experience with strategic marketing at the manager+ level, even if in different sectors

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Express genuine interest in FWD People's community-focused approach and their work in health/non-profit sectors

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience in health and/or non-profit strategic marketing with concrete examples', 'How you embody innovation, excellence, and empathy in your professional approach', 'Your interest in joining a relationship-driven freelance community rather than just seeking project work', "Why you're drawn to FWD People's mission and their focus on meaningful work in these specific sectors"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review FWD People's client work in health and non-profit sectors on their website or portfolio
  • → Understand their 'community of incredible independent talent' philosophy and how it differs from typical freelance platforms
  • → Research current trends and challenges in health and non-profit marketing that FWD People might be addressing
  • → Look into their leadership team's background to understand their strategic approach

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a strategic marketing campaign you led in the health or non-profit sector
2 How do you balance innovation with practical execution in your marketing approach?
3 Describe a time when empathy was crucial to your work's success in marketing
4 How do you approach building relationships in a freelance/contract environment?
5 What excites you about working with FWD People specifically versus other agencies?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic marketing experience without highlighting health/non-profit sector expertise
  • Focusing solely on compensation rather than the relationship-driven, community aspect of the role
  • Presenting yourself as purely transactional rather than interested in long-term collaboration
  • Failing to demonstrate how you embody innovation, excellence, AND empathy in your work approach

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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